tass--2020-11-16--Kazakhstan’s Tokayev says agreement reached with Putin on production of COVID-19 vaccine

NUR-SULTAN , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Kazakhstan ’ s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday that he had reached an agreement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the construction of a plant for the production of a Russian coronavirus vaccine .
`` The most important task of the government is to launch the production of a domestic vaccine without delay .
The procedure for temporary registration will be simplified , and the construction of a plant for the pilot production and industrial production of the vaccine will be completed .
I have reached an agreement with the Russian president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the production of a Russian vaccine .
The government has already begun negotiations on attracting investment for that much-needed project , '' Tokayev ’ s press service quotes him as saying at a meeting on countering the spread of COVID-19 .
According to Tokayev , two Kazakhstani vaccines are among the world ’ s most promising biological preparations , and clinical trials are underway .
He noted that it was important to continue work in all areas of ensuring biological safety .
`` Such measures are taken by all developed countries .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on biosafety for lawmakers ’ consideration before the end of the current session of the parliament , '' he said .
During a phone call held last week , the presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan discussed the joint production of vaccines in Kazakhstan .
Later on , Kazakhstan ’ s chief sanitary doctor Yerlan Kiyasov noted that the issue was under consideration .

NUR-SULTAN, November 16. /TASS/. Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday that he had reached an agreement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the construction of a plant for the production of a Russian coronavirus vaccine.
"The most important task of the government is to launch the production of a domestic vaccine without delay. The procedure for temporary registration will be simplified, and the construction of a plant for the pilot production and industrial production of the vaccine will be completed. I have reached an agreement with the Russian president on the construction of a plant for the production of a Russian vaccine. The government has already begun negotiations on attracting investment for that much-needed project," Tokayev’s press service quotes him as saying at a meeting on countering the spread of COVID-19.
According to Tokayev, two Kazakhstani vaccines are among the world’s most promising biological preparations, and clinical trials are underway. He noted that it was important to continue work in all areas of ensuring biological safety. "Such measures are taken by all developed countries. It is necessary to submit a draft law on biosafety for lawmakers’ consideration before the end of the current session of the parliament," he said.
During a phone call held last week, the presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan discussed the joint production of vaccines in Kazakhstan. Later on, Kazakhstan’s chief sanitary doctor Yerlan Kiyasov noted that the issue was under consideration.


tass--2020-11-16--Twenty-four journalists detained in Belarus on Sunday

MINSK , November 16./TASS/ .
Twenty-four journalists were detained while covering protests in Belarus on Sunday , of whom eleven are still in custody , the Belarusian Association of Journalists said on Monday .
Administrative offense protocols were filed against nine out of the 13 released journalists ; all of them work for non-state media outlets .
There were also Russian reporters among those detained , but they were released after their IDs had been checked .
According to the Association of Journalists , as many as 23 representatives of the media remain in custody as of now , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that on Monday a Minsk court slapped 13 days of arrest on an editor of tut.by , Mariya Yerema , under article 23.34 ( violation of the procedure for organizing or holding mass events ) .
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election .
According to the Central Election Commission ’ s official results , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide , garnering 80.10 % of the vote .
His closest rival in the race , Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , came in second , with 10.12 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recognize the election ’ s outcome , and left Belarus for Lithuania .
After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9 , mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities .
During the early post-election period , the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police .
The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition ’ s Coordination Council , which has been beating the drum for more protests .
In response , the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped .
On November 3 , the Association of Journalists said that there had been 320 detentions of journalists in Belarus since August 9 .

MINSK, November 16./TASS/. Twenty-four journalists were detained while covering protests in Belarus on Sunday, of whom eleven are still in custody, the Belarusian Association of Journalists said on Monday.
Administrative offense protocols were filed against nine out of the 13 released journalists; all of them work for non-state media outlets. There were also Russian reporters among those detained, but they were released after their IDs had been checked.
According to the Association of Journalists, as many as 23 representatives of the media remain in custody as of now, the apprehended journalists included. The Association added that on Monday a Minsk court slapped 13 days of arrest on an editor of tut.by, Mariya Yerema, under article 23.34 (violation of the procedure for organizing or holding mass events).
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election. According to the Central Election Commission’s official results, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide, garnering 80.10% of the vote. His closest rival in the race, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, came in second, with 10.12% of the ballot. However, she refused to recognize the election’s outcome, and left Belarus for Lithuania. After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9, mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities. During the early post-election period, the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police. The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition’s Coordination Council, which has been beating the drum for more protests. In response, the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped.
On November 3, the Association of Journalists said that there had been 320 detentions of journalists in Belarus since August 9.


tass--2020-11-16--Aeroflot resumes flights to Nice from November 20

Flights SU2360/SU2361 Moscow - Nice - Moscow will be operated once a week on Fridays .
Ticket sales are open on the Aeroflot website and through official agents .
With the restoration of international air traffic , the frequency of flights may change , the company said .
The airline clarified that entry into the territory of France is allowed only for certain categories of passengers : French citizens , residence permit holders , and some other categories with special permits from the French authorities .
Aeroflot reported earlier that it will restart flying to Cyprus ’ Larnaca from November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
Entry is authorized only to a certain categories of passengers ( nationals , holders of residence permits , etc. )
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`` Aeroflot resumes flights to Larnaca from November 22 , 2020 , '' the airline says .
Flights will be made weekly on Sundays , it noted .
`` Ticket sales are opened on the Aeroflot ’ s website and with official agents .
The rate of flights can change as the international air traffic recovers , '' Aeroflot added .
The air traffic between Russia and Cyprus has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many airlines make freight and passenger flights intended primary for carriage of goods but with certain passenger categories authorized on board .
Due to the pandemic in the spring Russia has stopped regular passenger flights with other countries .
Flights to a number of countries have been partially resumed since summer : Belarus , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , South Korea , Egypt , UAE , Turkey , the Unired Kingdom , Switzerland , Tanzania , Serbia , Japan , the Maldives , and Cuba .
Last week , flights with Ethiopia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but so far none of the Russian airlines announced the start of flights to these countries .

Flights SU2360/SU2361 Moscow - Nice - Moscow will be operated once a week on Fridays. Ticket sales are open on the Aeroflot website and through official agents. With the restoration of international air traffic, the frequency of flights may change, the company said.
The airline clarified that entry into the territory of France is allowed only for certain categories of passengers: French citizens, residence permit holders, and some other categories with special permits from the French authorities.
Aeroflot reported earlier that it will restart flying to Cyprus’ Larnaca from November 22, the Russian flag carrier says on Monday. Entry is authorized only to a certain categories of passengers (nationals, holders of residence permits, etc.). "Aeroflot resumes flights to Larnaca from November 22, 2020,"the airline says. Flights will be made weekly on Sundays, it noted. "Ticket sales are opened on the Aeroflot’s website and with official agents. The rate of flights can change as the international air traffic recovers," Aeroflot added.
The air traffic between Russia and Cyprus has not been started formally at the moment. Many airlines make freight and passenger flights intended primary for carriage of goods but with certain passenger categories authorized on board.
Due to the pandemic in the spring Russia has stopped regular passenger flights with other countries. Flights to a number of countries have been partially resumed since summer: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Egypt, UAE, Turkey, the Unired Kingdom, Switzerland, Tanzania, Serbia, Japan, the Maldives, and Cuba. Last week, flights with Ethiopia and the Seychelles were also formally resumed, but so far none of the Russian airlines announced the start of flights to these countries.


tass--2020-11-16--Russia’s drug crime rate drops almost 17%, says interior minister

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s drug-related crime rate has dropped almost 17 % , and @ @ @ @ @ the Central Asian region has likewise decreased , Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev told reporters @ @ @ @ @ Security Council meeting .
`` The drug crime rate has dropped almost 17 % .
@ @ @ @ @ substantially reduce the flow of opium drugs , primarily heroin , coming from the Central @ @ @ @ @ said .
The Interior Ministry noted that it was possible to improve the situation thanks @ @ @ @ @ government agencies and an integrated approach to the problem as well as the monitoring system @ @ @ @ @ According to the ministry , penalties for large-scale trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances have @ @ @ @ @ , liability for illegal trafficking of precursors has been introduced .
`` The list of @ @ @ @ @ prohibited or restricted for circulation in Russia has been expanded by more than 330 items @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Russia’s drug-related crime rate has dropped almost 17%, and the flow of heroin from the Central Asian region has likewise decreased, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev told reporters on Monday following a Russian Security Council meeting.
"The drug crime rate has dropped almost 17%. We have been able to substantially reduce the flow of opium drugs, primarily heroin, coming from the Central Asian region," he said.
The Interior Ministry noted that it was possible to improve the situation thanks to well-coordinated work by all government agencies and an integrated approach to the problem as well as the monitoring system that had been created.
According to the ministry, penalties for large-scale trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances have been tightened. In addition, liability for illegal trafficking of precursors has been introduced. "The list of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances prohibited or restricted for circulation in Russia has been expanded by more than 330 items," Kolokoltsev noted.


tass--2020-11-16--Russia’s first muskox farm in Siberia's Taimyr receives ten calves

KRASNOYARSK , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Ten muskox calves were delivered from Yamal to the Arctic village Volochanka in northern Krasnoyarsk Region to set up Russia ’ s first muskox farm there .
The farm will produce qiviut ( soft underwool ) , a representative of the Khaski-Tyal family community Denis Terebikhin told TASS .
The muskox farm is part of a project to establish ethnic villages .
The region will create four villages to keep the traditional lifestyles and occupations of the indigenous peoples .
The project in Volochanka is implemented by the Khaski-Tyal family community , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The transportation of calves was very difficult because of the weather conditions < … > In Russia , it will be the first farm , where muskoxen will be domesticated , '' he said .
`` Nowadays , muskoxen live in different areas : on Taimyr , in Yakutia , on Wrangel Island - some animals are wild and some live in semi-free conditions in huge enclosures but are still undomesticated . ''
Muskox ( musk ox ) is a massive animal with a large head , short neck and powerful rounded horns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hanging down to the ground .
Males weigh up to half a ton , females - less .
Muskox is similar to bison , but most scientists nowadays refer the species to the goat subfamily .
This duality is reflected in their name .
The oxen lived in Siberia , including on Taimyr , about 3,000 years ago , archaeologists say .
Their herds grazed on pastures next to mammoths and woolly rhinoceroses .
The population went extinct due to the climate changes and human hunting .
About 50 years ago , muskoxen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they used to live ) into Siberia began .
In 1974 , Canada gave ten muskoxen to the Soviet Union as a present .
They were brought to the Bikada River area .
Later on , another herd arrived from the US .
Eight years later , as many as 66 animals inhabited Taimyr .
Nowadays , scientists say the herd numbers a few thousand animals .
From Taimyr , the oxen were taken to other regions .
The history of the animals ’ re-acclimatization on Yamal dates from 1997 .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complex of the Polar-Urals Nature Reserve .
In early autumn 2020 , the park had 107 animals , including 27 calves .
In order to control the enclosures ’ feed base , ten calves were brought to the Krasnoyarsk Region without damaging the population .
The mission to deliver the calves to Volochanka took a few days .
Three air companies were involved .
Near Tukharda village on Taimyr , bad weather conditions made a helicopter change the course for Norilsk , where it got stuck for a few days .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped the young breeders there : Yamal 's authorities , the nature park , the local administration and the Norilsk Nickel company ( Nornickel ) .
`` The weather was not favorable , but we triumphed over it .
We were worried about the calves , but our doubts faded away since zoologist Ravil Mullayanov from Royev Ruchei Zoo [ the Krasnoyarsk zoo in charge of the project ] was with us .
We shouldn ’ t have worried , the calves were fine , and they feel very well now , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going very smoothly , he added .
The biggest challenge facing the Arctic farmers now is to live through the winter .
The calves are six months old and the farmers need to raise them , providing protection from people and wolves .
As yet , the calves are in the 'kindergarten ' enclosure , and later on they will be moved into a big one .
`` The farm ’ s goal is to produce qiviut - the muskox underwool .
This is product number one and actually the only one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milk , meat or any other products from these animals , '' the farmer said .
Every spring as many as up to four kilos of qiviut may be hand-combed off an animal .
On the international market one kilo may cost $ 330-385 .
Presently , the main producers are North America and Greenland , where most qiviut is obtained during hunting .
In Volochanka , qiviut can make a business of the future .
In the wild , the oxen begin multiplying at about five years of age .
In protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may shift by one or two years .
The Khaski-Tyal community has ambitious plans - to conduct selection and genetic studies , like at any breeding farm .
`` We are interested in fresh blood .
The problem is - all the muskoxen in Eurasia are offspring of the animals brought to Taimyr in 1974 .
In my opinion , we need fresh blood , '' Terebikhin said .
`` Our farm could ensure a gene pool for the continent , a genetic bank . ''
In the past , people would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The work began only in the 20th century , and nowadays animals are kept in semi-free conditions in the US , Canada and Norway .
Some farms are located in Alaska .
According to the zoologist , the domestication of one ox may take two to three years .
Adults are aggressive and dangerous , they may go at people , he said .
This is why , the zoo specialists never enter enclosures with animals .
However , domestication is possible .
`` For as long as the animals are still little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact them , feed them out of hand , '' the expert said .

KRASNOYARSK, November 16. /TASS/. Ten muskox calves were delivered from Yamal to the Arctic village Volochanka in northern Krasnoyarsk Region to set up Russia’s first muskox farm there. The farm will produce qiviut (soft underwool), a representative of the Khaski-Tyal family community Denis Terebikhin told TASS.
The muskox farm is part of a project to establish ethnic villages. The region will create four villages to keep the traditional lifestyles and occupations of the indigenous peoples. The project in Volochanka is implemented by the Khaski-Tyal family community, which has won a regional grant.
"The transportation of calves was very difficult because of the weather conditions <…> In Russia, it will be the first farm, where muskoxen will be domesticated," he said. "Nowadays, muskoxen live in different areas: on Taimyr, in Yakutia, on Wrangel Island - some animals are wild and some live in semi-free conditions in huge enclosures but are still undomesticated."
Muskox (musk ox) is a massive animal with a large head, short neck and powerful rounded horns. Adults have thick and long wool hanging down to the ground. Males weigh up to half a ton, females - less. Muskox is similar to bison, but most scientists nowadays refer the species to the goat subfamily. This duality is reflected in their name.
The oxen lived in Siberia, including on Taimyr, about 3,000 years ago, archaeologists say. Their herds grazed on pastures next to mammoths and woolly rhinoceroses. The population went extinct due to the climate changes and human hunting. About 50 years ago, muskoxen's reintroduction (return to the territory where they used to live) into Siberia began.
Reintroduction of muskoxen
In 1974, Canada gave ten muskoxen to the Soviet Union as a present. They were brought to the Bikada River area. Later on, another herd arrived from the US. Eight years later, as many as 66 animals inhabited Taimyr. Nowadays, scientists say the herd numbers a few thousand animals. From Taimyr, the oxen were taken to other regions. The history of the animals’ re-acclimatization on Yamal dates from 1997.
On Yamal, muskoxen live in an enclosure complex of the Polar-Urals Nature Reserve. In early autumn 2020, the park had 107 animals, including 27 calves. In order to control the enclosures’ feed base, ten calves were brought to the Krasnoyarsk Region without damaging the population.
The mission to deliver the calves to Volochanka took a few days. Three air companies were involved. Near Tukharda village on Taimyr, bad weather conditions made a helicopter change the course for Norilsk, where it got stuck for a few days. According to the community’s representative, everyone helped the young breeders there: Yamal's authorities, the nature park, the local administration and the Norilsk Nickel company (Nornickel).
"The weather was not favorable, but we triumphed over it. We were worried about the calves, but our doubts faded away since zoologist Ravil Mullayanov from Royev Ruchei Zoo [the Krasnoyarsk zoo in charge of the project] was with us. We shouldn’t have worried, the calves were fine, and they feel very well now," he said. The adaptation in Volochanka is going very smoothly, he added.
Kilograms of valuable qiviut
The biggest challenge facing the Arctic farmers now is to live through the winter. The calves are six months old and the farmers need to raise them, providing protection from people and wolves. As yet, the calves are in the 'kindergarten' enclosure, and later on they will be moved into a big one.
"The farm’s goal is to produce qiviut - the muskox underwool. This is product number one and actually the only one. We do not expect to get milk, meat or any other products from these animals," the farmer said.
Every spring as many as up to four kilos of qiviut may be hand-combed off an animal. On the international market one kilo may cost $330-385. Presently, the main producers are North America and Greenland, where most qiviut is obtained during hunting.
In Volochanka, qiviut can make a business of the future. In the wild, the oxen begin multiplying at about five years of age. In protected conditions with good feeding, the term may shift by one or two years. The Khaski-Tyal community has ambitious plans - to conduct selection and genetic studies, like at any breeding farm.
"We are interested in fresh blood. The problem is - all the muskoxen in Eurasia are offspring of the animals brought to Taimyr in 1974. In my opinion, we need fresh blood," Terebikhin said. "Our farm could ensure a gene pool for the continent, a genetic bank."
Oxen and humans
In the past, people would not domesticate muskoxen, unlike Northern deer. The work began only in the 20th century, and nowadays animals are kept in semi-free conditions in the US, Canada and Norway. Some farms are located in Alaska.
According to the zoologist, the domestication of one ox may take two to three years. Adults are aggressive and dangerous, they may go at people, he said. This is why, the zoo specialists never enter enclosures with animals. However, domestication is possible.
"For as long as the animals are still little, people should work with them, contact them, feed them out of hand," the expert said.


tass--2020-11-16--‘Blessing in disguise’: Putin says COVID border closures curbed drug smuggling into Russia

NOVO-OGARYOVO , November 16./TASS/ .
The flow of drugs into Russia declined by over 30 % after the country had closed the state borders amid the coronavirus pandemic , President Vladimir Putin told a session of the Security Council on Monday .
`` Practically all state borders across the globe have been shut down this year due to the pandemic .
As a result - a blessing in disguise - drug smuggling into Russia dropped by more than one-third in the first half of 2020 , '' the president said .
The Russian leader warned , however , that drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopen .
`` This means that we must start thinking now and take additional measures to strengthen the border and customs control , '' he stressed .
The unwavering and uncompromising fight against drug trade remains a top priority for the nation ’ s law enforcement and intelligence services , the Russian leader highlighted .
`` The results and figures must be far greater on this subject than what we have right now , '' Putin noted , adding that this issue remains in the spotlight of the annual expanded sessions of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reiterated that drug addiction is a disease that is hard to cure .
`` It can not be surmounted quickly , right at the drop of a hat .
That is why , it is important to update the system of medical assistance to people battling drug addiction , to continue supplying up-to-date equipment to medical organizations providing drug treatment , bolster their personnel , and adopt the best practices making it possible to detect the disease at the early stages , when aid is timely and most effective , '' Putin concluded @

NOVO-OGARYOVO, November 16./TASS/. The flow of drugs into Russia declined by over 30% after the country had closed the state borders amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Vladimir Putin told a session of the Security Council on Monday.
"Practically all state borders across the globe have been shut down this year due to the pandemic. As a result - a blessing in disguise - drug smuggling into Russia dropped by more than one-third in the first half of 2020," the president said. The Russian leader warned, however, that drug trafficking attempts would renew once the borders reopen. "This means that we must start thinking now and take additional measures to strengthen the border and customs control," he stressed.
The unwavering and uncompromising fight against drug trade remains a top priority for the nation’s law enforcement and intelligence services, the Russian leader highlighted. "The results and figures must be far greater on this subject than what we have right now," Putin noted, adding that this issue remains in the spotlight of the annual expanded sessions of the respective agencies’ staff.
He also reiterated that drug addiction is a disease that is hard to cure. "It cannot be surmounted quickly, right at the drop of a hat. That is why, it is important to update the system of medical assistance to people battling drug addiction, to continue supplying up-to-date equipment to medical organizations providing drug treatment, bolster their personnel, and adopt the best practices making it possible to detect the disease at the early stages, when aid is timely and most effective," Putin concluded.


tass--2020-11-16--Global Skytrax rating praises China's Hainan Airlines for the tenth year in a row

HAIKOU , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
For the tenth year in a row , Hainan Airlines , a leading carrier in the southernmost region of China , has been highly recognized by UK-based Skytrax , a globally-known air transport business evaluation consulting company According to the published rating , the company received five stars once again .
“ We were going to announce this back in July , but COVID-19 made us wait a few months , ” the Skytrax statement reads .
“ We are happy to announce that Hainan Airlines is maintaining a high level of service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published for 20 years and is considered the standard for assessing the quality of international air travel .
According to these criteria , currently only 10 airlines in the world have five stars .
“ 2020 was a special year for the aviation sector .
It brought difficulties that our company faced as well , ” said Xu Jun , Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hainan Airlines .
“ From the very beginning of the pandemic , we have taken measures to ensure control of the epidemiological situation and prevent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and crews '' .
He recalled that the Chinese airline has made a great contribution to the fight against the spread of COVID-19 by organizing charter flights to deliver doctors to locations where the most serious outbreaks of the disease caused by coronavirus have been recorded .
`` We are working on the quality of service , we are fighting for the reputation of our brand , < ... > we believe in the rise and restoration of the aviation industry , '' he stressed .
Hainan Airlines ranks first among the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hainan .
According to the Hainan Entrepreneurs Association , in 2019 the airline 's operating income exceeded 535.14 billion yuan ( $ 80.22 billion ) .

HAIKOU, November 16. /TASS/. For the tenth year in a row, Hainan Airlines, a leading carrier in the southernmost region of China, has been highly recognized by UK-based Skytrax, a globally-known air transport business evaluation consulting company According to the published rating, the company received five stars once again.
“We were going to announce this back in July, but COVID-19 made us wait a few months,” the Skytrax statement reads. “We are happy to announce that Hainan Airlines is maintaining a high level of service quality.”
The Skytrax rating has been published for 20 years and is considered the standard for assessing the quality of international air travel. According to these criteria, currently only 10 airlines in the world have five stars.
“2020 was a special year for the aviation sector. It brought difficulties that our company faced as well,” said Xu Jun, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hainan Airlines. “From the very beginning of the pandemic, we have taken measures to ensure control of the epidemiological situation and prevent the spread of the virus to secure passengers and crews".
He recalled that the Chinese airline has made a great contribution to the fight against the spread of COVID-19 by organizing charter flights to deliver doctors to locations where the most serious outbreaks of the disease caused by coronavirus have been recorded. "We are working on the quality of service, we are fighting for the reputation of our brand, <...> we believe in the rise and restoration of the aviation industry," he stressed.
Hainan Airlines ranks first among the most profitable commercial organizations on the Island of Hainan. According to the Hainan Entrepreneurs Association, in 2019 the airline's operating income exceeded 535.14 billion yuan ($ 80.22 billion).


tass--2020-11-16--Putin, Macron discuss joint anti-terrorist efforts

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russian-French cooperation in combating terrorism was among the topics discussed by Russian and French Presidents , Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron , over the phone , the Kremlin press service said on Monday .
`` The leaders touched upon some issues of bilateral cooperation , including joint efforts to combat the terrorist threat , '' it said .
According to the Kremlin press service , the two presidents highly estimated the November 11-12 visit by French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin to Moscow .
A series of terror attacks have hit Europe over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State ( a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia ) supporter opened shooting in downtown Vienna on November 2 , killing four of wounding 22 people .
On October 31 , a Greek Orthodox priest was wounded in a shooting attack in Lyon .
On October 29 , a Tunisian native attacked people with a knife in Nice ’ s Notre Dame Basilica .
Three were killed and several others suffered injuries .
On the same day , knife attacks occurred in the French city of Avignon and outside the French consulate in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 , an 18-year-old terrorist killed and decapitated a teacher who had exhibited Charlie Hebdo ’ s caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad during a class dedicated to freedom of expression .

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Russian-French cooperation in combating terrorism was among the topics discussed by Russian and French Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron, over the phone, the Kremlin press service said on Monday.
"The leaders touched upon some issues of bilateral cooperation, including joint efforts to combat the terrorist threat," it said.
According to the Kremlin press service, the two presidents highly estimated the November 11-12 visit by French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin to Moscow.
A series of terror attacks have hit Europe over the recent weeks. Thus, an Islamic State (a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia) supporter opened shooting in downtown Vienna on November 2, killing four of wounding 22 people. On October 31, a Greek Orthodox priest was wounded in a shooting attack in Lyon. On October 29, a Tunisian native attacked people with a knife in Nice’s Notre Dame Basilica. Three were killed and several others suffered injuries. On the same day, knife attacks occurred in the French city of Avignon and outside the French consulate in the Saudi city of Jeddah. On October 16, an 18-year-old terrorist killed and decapitated a teacher who had exhibited Charlie Hebdo’s caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad during a class dedicated to freedom of expression.


tass--2020-11-16--Putin denounces ‘civilized’ use of ‘soft’ drugs

NOVO-OGARYOVO , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Russian officials to denounce fake propaganda @ @ @ @ @ of `` soft '' drugs .
During a session of the Russian Security Council on @ @ @ @ @ pointed out that Russia ’ s anti-drug information campaign should be expanded in the media @ @ @ @ @ in schools and universities .
`` We need to tell the honest and tough truth @ @ @ @ @ can face .
We need to refute the lie , including the lie about the @ @ @ @ @ of so-called soft and other drugs , '' Putin said .
The president said that @ @ @ @ @ in this work .
`` Many of them have successful experience of preventing drug addiction @ @ @ @ @ of drug addicts , '' Putin stated , adding that such practices should be expanded @

NOVO-OGARYOVO, November 16. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Russian officials to denounce fake propaganda of "civilized" use of "soft" drugs.
During a session of the Russian Security Council on Monday, the Russian leader pointed out that Russia’s anti-drug information campaign should be expanded in the media, on social networks and in schools and universities.
"We need to tell the honest and tough truth about the problem that anyone can face. We need to refute the lie, including the lie about the so-called safe and civilized use of so-called soft and other drugs," Putin said.
The president said that charity organizations should be involved in this work. "Many of them have successful experience of preventing drug addiction and aiding the social rehabilitation of drug addicts," Putin stated, adding that such practices should be expanded.


tass--2020-11-16--Russia’s coronavirus situation remains tense, says minister

`` I would like to note that the coronavirus situation remains tense .
In the past week , the number of identified cases was at a rather high level steadily , '' he pointed out .
Murashko explained that 263,000 hospital beds have been set up in Russia currently , and they are in high demand .
According to him , the number of hospitalizations continues to grow as around 84 % of the beds are occupied in the country on average .
Meanwhile , 53 regions in the country report figures close to 90 % In late December 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , more than 54.4 million people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,300,000 deaths have been reported .
To date , 1,948,603 coronavirus cases have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 33,489 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

"I would like to note that the coronavirus situation remains tense. In the past week, the number of identified cases was at a rather high level steadily," he pointed out.
Murashko explained that 263,000 hospital beds have been set up in Russia currently, and they are in high demand. According to him, the number of hospitalizations continues to grow as around 84% of the beds are occupied in the country on average. Meanwhile, 53 regions in the country report figures close to 90%
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
According to the latest statistics, more than 54.4 million people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,300,000 deaths have been reported. To date, 1,948,603 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 1,453,849 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 33,489 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-11-16--Late introduction of COVID-19 restrictive measures threatens people’s lives — PM

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin warned heads of Russian regions that untimely introduction of measures aimed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus may threaten people ’ s lives .
`` I would like to address the heads of Russian regions .
In the majority of regions , the tense situation was caused by the untimely restrictive measures ; it threatens the lives and health of people and puts pressure on the healthcare system , '' the PM said on Monday during a session of the Coordination Council tasked with combating the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed out that the government provided the legal and methodological basis for the regions to take proactive measures .
He stressed that all sanitary measures must be strictly followed .
`` In order to preserve citizens ’ health , we need to take proactive measures , without waiting for the situation to worsen , '' the PM stated .
Since the start of the pandemic , about 54.4 mln people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 , over 1.3 mln have died .
Russia has documented 1,948,603 cases of infection ; 1,453,849 patients have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 16 , Russia recorded a record-high daily increase of COVID-19 cases , which came up to 22,778 .

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin warned heads of Russian regions that untimely introduction of measures aimed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus may threaten people’s lives.
"I would like to address the heads of Russian regions. In the majority of regions, the tense situation was caused by the untimely restrictive measures; it threatens the lives and health of people and puts pressure on the healthcare system," the PM said on Monday during a session of the Coordination Council tasked with combating the spread of the coronavirus.
The PM pointed out that the government provided the legal and methodological basis for the regions to take proactive measures. He stressed that all sanitary measures must be strictly followed.
"In order to preserve citizens’ health, we need to take proactive measures, without waiting for the situation to worsen," the PM stated.
Since the start of the pandemic, about 54.4 mln people have been diagnosed with COVID-19, over 1.3 mln have died. Russia has documented 1,948,603 cases of infection; 1,453,849 patients have recovered and 33,489 have died. On November 16, Russia recorded a record-high daily increase of COVID-19 cases, which came up to 22,778.


tass--2020-11-16--Putin congratulates Maia Sandu on winning Moldovan presidential election

`` President of the Russian Federation Putin sent a telegram of congratulations to Sandu over her victory in the presidential election in the Republic of Moldova , '' the press service said .
`` I expect that your activity as the head of state will contribute to the constructive development of relations between our countries .
This would undoubtedly meet the fundamental interests of the people of Russia and Moldova , '' the press service quoted the telegram as saying .
The president wished Maia Sandu success , good health and wellbeing .
Moldova held the second round of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run-off pit leader of the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity Maia Sandu against incumbent President Igor Dodon .
According to the country ’ s Central Election Commission , Sandu won the election with 57.7 % of the vote and Dodon gained 42.2 % .
Over 200,000 Moldovan migrants voting in western countries had their role in ensuring her success .
Under the law , the results of the presidential election must be approved by the Central Election Commission and the Constitutional Court .
After that , the ceremony to inaugurate the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the day of the election , but no earlier than the term of office of the incumbent president expires .
In Dodon ’ s case , it expires on December 23 .

"President of the Russian Federation Putin sent a telegram of congratulations to Sandu over her victory in the presidential election in the Republic of Moldova," the press service said.
"I expect that your activity as the head of state will contribute to the constructive development of relations between our countries. This would undoubtedly meet the fundamental interests of the people of Russia and Moldova," the press service quoted the telegram as saying. The president wished Maia Sandu success, good health and wellbeing.
Moldova held the second round of its presidential election on November 15. The run-off pit leader of the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity Maia Sandu against incumbent President Igor Dodon. According to the country’s Central Election Commission, Sandu won the election with 57.7% of the vote and Dodon gained 42.2%. Over 200,000 Moldovan migrants voting in western countries had their role in ensuring her success.
Under the law, the results of the presidential election must be approved by the Central Election Commission and the Constitutional Court. After that, the ceremony to inaugurate the new president must take place within 45 days after the day of the election, but no earlier than the term of office of the incumbent president expires. In Dodon’s case, it expires on December 23.


tass--2020-11-16--Putin urges broader international cooperation in anti-drug fight

NOVO-OGARYOVO , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
The drug threat is global and it is important to step up international @ @ @ @ @ it , Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the country ’ s @ @ @ @ @ `` I have already said that the drug threat is global , '' the Russian @ @ @ @ @ is why , we should develop international anti-drug cooperation more actively , first of all @ @ @ @ @ such reputable and influential structures as the United Nations Organization , BRICS [ Brazil , @ @ @ @ @ and South Africa ] , the CSTO [ the Collective Security Treaty Organization ] and @ @ @ @ @ Cooperation Organization ] , '' Putin said .
It is important `` to expand the @ @ @ @ @ experience of countering transnational , cross-border drug crimes , '' the Russian leader stressed .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, November 16. /TASS/. The drug threat is global and it is important to step up international cooperation in the fight against it, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the country’s Security Council on Monday.
"I have already said that the drug threat is global," the Russian leader stressed.
"That is why, we should develop international anti-drug cooperation more actively, first of all, within the framework of such reputable and influential structures as the United Nations Organization, BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa], the CSTO [the Collective Security Treaty Organization] and the SCO [the Shanghai Cooperation Organization]," Putin said.
It is important "to expand the exchange of information and the experience of countering transnational, cross-border drug crimes," the Russian leader stressed.


tass--2020-11-16--Ural Airlines to resume weekly flights to UAE from Moscow

YEKATERINBURG , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Ural Airlines plans to resume weekly flights to the United Arab Emirates ( @ @ @ @ @ in the carrier ’ s press service told TASS on Monday .
On Friday , @ @ @ @ @ response center decided to expand Russia-UAE flights quotas .
It is planned that up to @ @ @ @ @ performed each week .
`` One flight per week on Friday is planned , '' @ @ @ @ @ that flights will be performed from Moscow ’ s Domodedovo Airport to Dubai .
Russia @ @ @ @ @ other countries due to the coronavirus pandemic in the spring .
Flights to a number @ @ @ @ @ in the summer , particularly to Belarus , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , South Korea , @ @ @ @ @ Turkey , Britain , Switzerland , Tanzania , Serbia , Japan , the Maldives , @ @ @ @ @ is one of Russia ’ s largest airlines .
It carried over 9.5 mln passengers @ @ @

YEKATERINBURG, November 16. /TASS/. Ural Airlines plans to resume weekly flights to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a source in the carrier’s press service told TASS on Monday.
On Friday, November 13, the federal response center decided to expand Russia-UAE flights quotas. It is planned that up to seven such flights will be performed each week.
"One flight per week on Friday is planned," the company said, adding that flights will be performed from Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport to Dubai.
Russia suspended regular passenger flights to other countries due to the coronavirus pandemic in the spring. Flights to a number of states were partially resumed in the summer, particularly to Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Egypt, the UAE, Turkey, Britain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Serbia, Japan, the Maldives, and Cuba.
Ural Airlines is one of Russia’s largest airlines. It carried over 9.5 mln passengers in 2019.


tass--2020-11-16--Coronavirus cases on the rise in 25 Russian regions

MOSCOW , November 16./TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases is on the rise in 25 Russian regions , seeing a slowdown in two other regions and declining in three more , Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing Anna Popova told a session of the Presidium of the Government Coordination Council to control the incidence of the coronavirus in the Russian Federation on Monday .
St. Petersburg reports over 2,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time '' Three regions are at the stage of a decline , and 55 regions are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Popova said , adding that the number of COVID-19 cases was rising in 25 regions .
The chief sanitary doctor emphasized that two weeks ago , only 31 of the regions showed stabilization .
On March 11 , 2020 , the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest global statistics , about 54.4 million people have been infected worldwide and more than 1.3 million deaths have been reported .
To date , 1,948,603 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 1,453,849 patients having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s latest data indicates 33,489 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, November 16./TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases is on the rise in 25 Russian regions, seeing a slowdown in two other regions and declining in three more, Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing Anna Popova told a session of the Presidium of the Government Coordination Council to control the incidence of the coronavirus in the Russian Federation on Monday.
"Three regions are at the stage of a decline, and 55 regions are going through the stage of stabilization," Popova said, adding that the number of COVID-19 cases was rising in 25 regions.
The chief sanitary doctor emphasized that two weeks ago, only 31 of the regions showed stabilization.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest global statistics, about 54.4 million people have been infected worldwide and more than 1.3 million deaths have been reported.
To date, 1,948,603 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 1,453,849 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 33,489 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-11-16--Russian health minister points to rise in intensive care COVID-19 patients

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus patients in intensive care units has risen to 5,300 @ @ @ @ @ Mikhail Murashko said at a meeting of the presidium of the government ’ s Anti-Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ `` The number of intensive care patients has grown .
As many as 5,300 hospital @ @ @ @ @ now .
The share of reserved hospital beds that have been put into use is @ @ @ @ @ the minister pointed out .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World @ @ @ @ @ about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in @ @ @ @ @ , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been @ @ @ @ @ the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus patients in intensive care units has risen to 5,300 in Russia, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said at a meeting of the presidium of the government’s Anti-Coronavirus Coordination Council on Monday.
"The number of intensive care patients has grown. As many as 5,300 hospital beds are occupied as of now. The share of reserved hospital beds that have been put into use is below 25%," the minister pointed out.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-11-16--Contacts with Trump administration continue, says senior Russian diplomat

Ryabkov earlier said that Russia had no contacts with representatives of US Democratic contender Joe Biden , and they are not planned yet .
The senior diplomat also noted that he did not quite understand the fuss around the issue of congratulations .
`` After the outcome of the election [ in the United States ] becomes clear , the results will be summed up officially , naturally , a message of congratulations will be sent , '' he said .
`` I don ’ t think this is seen somewhere as a gesture or a signal .
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the procedure and nothing more , '' he stressed .
The US presidential election was held on November 3 .
Though the vote count is still underway , major US media outlets project that the Democratic contender has presumptively won the presidential election .
Both Fox News and Associated Press have put Biden over the top , beyond the needed 270 vote threshold .
Trump is challenging the current outcome , claiming irregularities in the ballot processing in key swing states , and has filed lawsuits to fight his case in court .

Ryabkov earlier said that Russia had no contacts with representatives of US Democratic contender Joe Biden, and they are not planned yet.
The senior diplomat also noted that he did not quite understand the fuss around the issue of congratulations. "After the outcome of the election [in the United States] becomes clear, the results will be summed up officially, naturally, a message of congratulations will be sent," he said.
"I don’t think this is seen somewhere as a gesture or a signal. There is nothing like that. This is following the procedure and nothing more," he stressed.
The US presidential election was held on November 3. Though the vote count is still underway, major US media outlets project that the Democratic contender has presumptively won the presidential election. Both Fox News and Associated Press have put Biden over the top, beyond the needed 270 vote threshold. Trump is challenging the current outcome, claiming irregularities in the ballot processing in key swing states, and has filed lawsuits to fight his case in court.


tass--2020-11-16--Russia’s space agency to process remote sensing data based on neural networks

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s State Space Corporation Roscosmos will launch the experimental operation of @ @ @ @ @ Earth ’ s remote sensing data based on neural networks , Roscosmos representative Denis Shvedov @ @ @ @ @ year , Roscosmos has established the Forest Control , Quarries , Disturbed Lands , Construction @ @ @ @ @ Monitoring services , he said .
`` From the beginning of next year , the @ @ @ @ @ will start .
This year , we have carried out experimental testing in some regions @ @ @ @ @ a conference on present-day problems of Earth ’ s remote sensing from outer space .
@ @ @ @ @ networks that make it possible to maximally identify particular objects and the accuracy of identifying @ @ @ @ @ up 80 % , he said .
`` By late 2022 , the identification accuracy @ @ @ @ @ , I believe , '' the Roscosmos representative said .
Both private individuals and executives @ @ @ @ @ able to make use of these services , Shvedov said .

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos will launch the experimental operation of its services for processing the Earth’s remote sensing data based on neural networks, Roscosmos representative Denis Shvedov said on Monday.
This year, Roscosmos has established the Forest Control, Quarries, Disturbed Lands, Construction Control, Emergencies and Agricultural Monitoring services, he said.
"From the beginning of next year, the experimental operation of these services will start. This year, we have carried out experimental testing in some regions," he said at a conference on present-day problems of Earth’s remote sensing from outer space.
These services particularly use neural networks that make it possible to maximally identify particular objects and the accuracy of identifying facilities under construction currently makes up 80%, he said.
"By late 2022, the identification accuracy will far exceed this figure, I believe," the Roscosmos representative said.
Both private individuals and executives of various levels will be able to make use of these services, Shvedov said.


tass--2020-11-16--Russia looks forward to mutually beneficial relations with new Moldovan leader — Kremlin

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West was covering up crimes of Kiev regime that led to Ukraine’s tragedy, Lavrov says
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tass--2020-11-16--Armenian premier says he bears main responsibility for Karabakh situation

YEREVAN , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during an online press conference on Monday he bore main responsibility for the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh .
`` Of course , I understand that I am the main person responsible for this situation , '' Pashinyan said .
As a result of military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh , control of several districts in the unrecognized republic will pass over to Azerbaijan .
The Armenian armed forces suffered a defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh because they fought not only with the army of Azerbaijan but also with the Turkish forces and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pashinyan stressed .
`` Following the results of the July battles [ in northeastern Armenia ] , it became clear that we were ready for the war with the army of Azerbaijan .
However , the war with Azerbaijan , Turkey and terrorists was the main cause of our failure , '' he noted .
The Armenian authorities stated on many occasions that Turkey was involved in the military conflict in Karabakh .
Yerevan reported that Turkish servicemen were fighting for the Azerbaijani army while Ankara had assumed command of aerial battles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in particular , from Syria and Libya , to Karabakh .
Several hundred Armenian soldiers and officers are missing as a result of combat operations in Nagorno-Karabakh , Pashinyan said .
`` We have several hundred soldiers missing since the beginning of the war , '' the Armenian premier said .
The army of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic will keep its status after the signing of the trilateral ceasefire agreement , Pashinyan said .
`` The defense army of Artsakh [ the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic ] remains the Artsakh defense army .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop .
The army is a guarantor of the sovereignty of Artsakh , '' the Armenian prime minister stressed .
On November 9 , Russian President Vladimir Putin , President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint statement on a full ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh , starting from November 10 .
Under the peace deal , the Azerbaijani and Armenian forces will remain at their current positions while Russian peacekeepers will be deployed to the region .
Armenia ’ s Defense Ministry and General Staff announced on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armed forces would honor the accords and urged the people to refrain from actions destabilizing the situation in the country .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict reported numerous casualties , among them civilians .

YEREVAN, November 16. /TASS/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during an online press conference on Monday he bore main responsibility for the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.
"Of course, I understand that I am the main person responsible for this situation," Pashinyan said.
As a result of military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh, control of several districts in the unrecognized republic will pass over to Azerbaijan.
The Armenian armed forces suffered a defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh because they fought not only with the army of Azerbaijan but also with the Turkish forces and mercenary terrorists from the Middle East, Pashinyan stressed.
"Following the results of the July battles [in northeastern Armenia], it became clear that we were ready for the war with the army of Azerbaijan. However, the war with Azerbaijan, Turkey and terrorists was the main cause of our failure," he noted.
The Armenian authorities stated on many occasions that Turkey was involved in the military conflict in Karabakh. Yerevan reported that Turkish servicemen were fighting for the Azerbaijani army while Ankara had assumed command of aerial battles and was redeploying terrorists from the Middle East, in particular, from Syria and Libya, to Karabakh.
Several hundred Armenian soldiers and officers are missing as a result of combat operations in Nagorno-Karabakh, Pashinyan said.
"We have several hundred soldiers missing since the beginning of the war," the Armenian premier said.
The army of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic will keep its status after the signing of the trilateral ceasefire agreement, Pashinyan said.
"The defense army of Artsakh [the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic] remains the Artsakh defense army. It will keep its status and must develop. The army is a guarantor of the sovereignty of Artsakh," the Armenian prime minister stressed.
On November 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint statement on a full ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, starting from November 10. Under the peace deal, the Azerbaijani and Armenian forces will remain at their current positions while Russian peacekeepers will be deployed to the region.
Armenia’s Defense Ministry and General Staff announced on November 10 that the republic’s armed forces would honor the accords and urged the people to refrain from actions destabilizing the situation in the country.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict reported numerous casualties, among them civilians.


tass--2020-11-16--Press review: Asia-Pacific forms world’s biggest trade bloc and what awaits US-EU ties

The document particularly reduces taxes on most goods and regulates the field of intellectual property and digital trade .
At the same time , the pact does not include requirements for environmentally sound products and the protection of workers ’ rights .
China , Japan , South Korea , Australia , New Zealand and ASEAN countries have signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ( RCEP ) .
Its ratification will mark the creation of the world 's largest free trade zone , Kommersant writes .
A European Council source told the newspaper that the council ’ s President Charles Michel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the run-up to the EU summit scheduled for December 10-11 in order to discuss ways to rebuild trans-Atlantic ties after the US election .
He plans to invite Joe Biden to one of these meetings .
The goal is to enhance political dialogue , the source explained .
The European Union intends to boost partnership with Washington under a new White House administration .
However , experts interviewed by Izvestia believe that although the United States ’ tone towards Europe might change , disagreements will still be there .
`` China ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RCEP deal is the first multilateral economic agreement of this magnitude that involves China .
In the past , Beijing preferred to make bilateral agreements with countries , '' the expert explained .
`` In the long run , the agreement will radically change the economic balance of power in Asia and the entire world , '' Lomanov emphasized .
Chief Research Fellow of the Center for Asia-Pacific studies at the Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations at RAS Alexander Lomanov , in turn , told Rossiyskaya Gazeta that the agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At first sight , the RCEP deal seems to be less ambitious than the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement , Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Ilyichev told the newspaper .
`` It won ’ t affect our agreements with Vietnam as the EAEU-Vietnam agreement will remain in full effect .
At the same time , once the RCEP comes into force , it will open up new opportunities for Russian businesses active in Vietnam as far as access to the signatory countries ’ markets is concerned , '' the official added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Economic Union ( EAEU ) , Russia has already signed trade deals with Vietnam and Singapore , and talks are underway with India .
Besides , an agreement on trade and economic cooperation has been reached with China , which , however , does not reduce tariffs .
Many EU leaders weren ’ t excited about Trump because of his nationalist policy and other issues , US political analyst and Valdai Discussion Club expert Richard Weitz pointed out .
According to him , those who preferred Obama to Trump would probably like Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the same time , Donald Trump ’ s presidency highlighted numerous problems in relations that existed before him and won ’ t go anywhere after his term is over , said Director of the Jean Monnet Centre at Italy 's University of Trento Vincent Della Sala .
In his view , Biden can be expected to adopt a different tone but , in a situation , where the global economic center is shifting to Asia , the US will increasingly view Europe as a trade rival rather than as a partner .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration will mark the beginning of a calmer period in relations between allies .
Vincent Della Sala believes that under the new president , the US will adopt a softer tone in rhetoric towards NATO but doubts about Washington ’ s commitment to European security will remain .
The US , in turn , will be suspicious of Europe ’ s efforts to create an autonomous security architecture , the expert stressed .
Moscow has been granted the right to establish a naval logistics center in Sudan .
In fact , it means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ocean , Izvestia points out .
Back in the 19th century , European countries dominated the region .
Russia ’ s Navy entered the Indian Ocean much later but the situation changed after World War II .
The Soviet Union was rapidly becoming a global power and some of its interests were related to the Indian Ocean .
However , unlike the Atlantic and Pacific , the Indian Ocean never was a frontline of the Cold War .
With few exceptions , namely conflicts between regimes supported by the Soviet Union and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same goals : ensuring freedom of navigation and fighting pirates .
The location of Russia ’ s new facility , which makes it possible to control the movement of ships in the Red Sea and protect Russian ships from Somali pirate attacks , as well as a relatively developed infrastructure , give reason to believe that Russia will be able to gain a foothold in the region .
`` In a time of peace , such bases usually consist of a floating workshop , a rescue tug and three to four lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council expert Ilya Kramnik noted .
`` However , reconnaissance and special forces will probably be crucial there .
If the need arises , large vessels may be deployed there , including nuclear-powered submarines and nuclear-powered guided-missile cruisers , given that Russia has made an agreement on the entry of vessels equipped with nuclear power units .
But their presence clearly won ’ t be permanent , '' the expert pointed out .
As China , India , Europe and the US seek to expand their economic influence , the emergence of another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region with an opportunity to pursue a more flexible policy .
International investment in Russian stocks set a nine-month record last week as investors rushed to purchase the assets of developing countries in light of US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ’ s presumptive victory and successful trials of a COVID-19 vaccine , Kommersant writes .
According to April Capital Investment Manager Dmitry Skvortsov , markets saw large-scale sales in late October but investors started to buy again after the US presidential election .
`` Despite the Trump administration ’ s attempts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some states , Joe Biden continues to receive congratulations from the world ’ s leaders .
Markets , in turn , expect trade tensions between the US and China to ease , which was one of Democrats ’ election messages , and this is what impacts stock prices , '' Managing Partner at Amber Lion Partners Ilya Sushkov pointed out .
Investors were also encouraged by the successful trials of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Germany 's BioNTech company and the American corporation Pfizer , Chief International Market Analyst at Otkritie Broker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian assets will continue through the year ’ s end , providing support to the stock market , Chief Strategist at BCS Global Markets Vyacheslav Smolyaninov emphasized .
However , a vaccine fiasco and election developments in the US could negatively affect investment flows .
Besides , according to KSP Capital UA analyst Mikhail Bespalov , Biden ’ s tough rhetoric towards Russia is fraught with more risks of sanctions .
Two-thirds of those who are currently working from home are unwilling to return to offices particularly because telecommuting makes it possible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writes , citing a poll conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the Russian Government ’ s Financial University .
It is especially true for families with small children who now have a chance to save on babysitting , the institute ’ s Director Alexei Zubets told the newspaper .

The document particularly reduces taxes on most goods and regulates the field of intellectual property and digital trade. At the same time, the pact does not include requirements for environmentally sound products and the protection of workers’ rights.
China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN countries have signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Its ratification will mark the creation of the world's largest free trade zone, Kommersant writes.
A European Council source told the newspaper that the council’s President Charles Michel would hold a number of video meetings in the run-up to the EU summit scheduled for December 10-11 in order to discuss ways to rebuild trans-Atlantic ties after the US election. He plans to invite Joe Biden to one of these meetings. The goal is to enhance political dialogue, the source explained.
The European Union intends to boost partnership with Washington under a new White House administration. However, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe that although the United States’ tone towards Europe might change, disagreements will still be there.
"China’s breakthrough is particularly notable because the RCEP deal is the first multilateral economic agreement of this magnitude that involves China. In the past, Beijing preferred to make bilateral agreements with countries," the expert explained. "In the long run, the agreement will radically change the economic balance of power in Asia and the entire world," Lomanov emphasized.
Chief Research Fellow of the Center for Asia-Pacific studies at the Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations at RAS Alexander Lomanov, in turn, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta that the agreement was "a huge success."
At first sight, the RCEP deal seems to be less ambitious than the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement, Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Ilyichev told the newspaper. "It won’t affect our agreements with Vietnam as the EAEU-Vietnam agreement will remain in full effect. At the same time, once the RCEP comes into force, it will open up new opportunities for Russian businesses active in Vietnam as far as access to the signatory countries’ markets is concerned," the official added.
As a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Russia has already signed trade deals with Vietnam and Singapore, and talks are underway with India. Besides, an agreement on trade and economic cooperation has been reached with China, which, however, does not reduce tariffs.
Many EU leaders weren’t excited about Trump because of his nationalist policy and other issues, US political analyst and Valdai Discussion Club expert Richard Weitz pointed out. According to him, those who preferred Obama to Trump would probably like Biden to be the next US president.
At the same time, Donald Trump’s presidency highlighted numerous problems in relations that existed before him and won’t go anywhere after his term is over, said Director of the Jean Monnet Centre at Italy's University of Trento Vincent Della Sala. In his view, Biden can be expected to adopt a different tone but, in a situation, where the global economic center is shifting to Asia, the US will increasingly view Europe as a trade rival rather than as a partner.
NATO is also hopeful that a Biden administration will mark the beginning of a calmer period in relations between allies. Vincent Della Sala believes that under the new president, the US will adopt a softer tone in rhetoric towards NATO but doubts about Washington’s commitment to European security will remain. The US, in turn, will be suspicious of Europe’s efforts to create an autonomous security architecture, the expert stressed.
Izvestia: Russia returns to Indian Ocean
Moscow has been granted the right to establish a naval logistics center in Sudan. In fact, it means that Russia is returning to the Indian Ocean, Izvestia points out.
Back in the 19th century, European countries dominated the region. Russia’s Navy entered the Indian Ocean much later but the situation changed after World War II. The Soviet Union was rapidly becoming a global power and some of its interests were related to the Indian Ocean. However, unlike the Atlantic and Pacific, the Indian Ocean never was a frontline of the Cold War. With few exceptions, namely conflicts between regimes supported by the Soviet Union and the US, Soviet and American ships had the same goals: ensuring freedom of navigation and fighting pirates.
The location of Russia’s new facility, which makes it possible to control the movement of ships in the Red Sea and protect Russian ships from Somali pirate attacks, as well as a relatively developed infrastructure, give reason to believe that Russia will be able to gain a foothold in the region.
"In a time of peace, such bases usually consist of a floating workshop, a rescue tug and three to four lower class ships," Russian International Affairs Council expert Ilya Kramnik noted. "However, reconnaissance and special forces will probably be crucial there. If the need arises, large vessels may be deployed there, including nuclear-powered submarines and nuclear-powered guided-missile cruisers, given that Russia has made an agreement on the entry of vessels equipped with nuclear power units. But their presence clearly won’t be permanent," the expert pointed out.
As China, India, Europe and the US seek to expand their economic influence, the emergence of another major player will provide the countries of the region with an opportunity to pursue a more flexible policy.
Kommersant: Investors regain interest in emerging markets
International investment in Russian stocks set a nine-month record last week as investors rushed to purchase the assets of developing countries in light of US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s presumptive victory and successful trials of a COVID-19 vaccine, Kommersant writes.
According to April Capital Investment Manager Dmitry Skvortsov, markets saw large-scale sales in late October but investors started to buy again after the US presidential election.
"Despite the Trump administration’s attempts to challenge the results of the vote in some states, Joe Biden continues to receive congratulations from the world’s leaders. Markets, in turn, expect trade tensions between the US and China to ease, which was one of Democrats’ election messages, and this is what impacts stock prices," Managing Partner at Amber Lion Partners Ilya Sushkov pointed out.
Investors were also encouraged by the successful trials of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Germany's BioNTech company and the American corporation Pfizer, Chief International Market Analyst at Otkritie Broker Andrei Kornilov said.
Investment inflow into Russian assets will continue through the year’s end, providing support to the stock market, Chief Strategist at BCS Global Markets Vyacheslav Smolyaninov emphasized. However, a vaccine fiasco and election developments in the US could negatively affect investment flows. Besides, according to KSP Capital UA analyst Mikhail Bespalov, Biden’s tough rhetoric towards Russia is fraught with more risks of sanctions.
Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Remote workers save on commuting and food
Two-thirds of those who are currently working from home are unwilling to return to offices particularly because telecommuting makes it possible for them to save money, Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes, citing a poll conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the Russian Government’s Financial University.
It is especially true for families with small children who now have a chance to save on babysitting, the institute’s Director Alexei Zubets told the newspaper.


tass--2020-11-16--Five prisoners in Russia sentenced to long terms for plotting terrorist attacks

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
The Second Western District Military Court has sentenced five prisoners to prison terms ranging from 8.5 to 24 years for recruiting their cellmates and plotting terrorist attacks as well as attempted murders of cadets of the Air Force Academy whose graduates are taking part in hostilities in Syria , the Public Relations Center of the Russian Federal Security Service ( FSB ) informed TASS on Monday .
`` The FSB foiled the activities of a terrorist community formed in the correctional facility No.3 of Russia ’ s Federal Penitentiary Service in the Voronezh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ruslan Chausov born in 1977 , Genyas Gatjibaibov born in 1971 , Maxim Stepanov born in 1989 and Sergei Mukhamatzyanov born in 1988 who were earlier convicted of grave offences , '' it noted .
Bugakov was sentenced to 24 years in a special regime penal colony with serving the first 5 years in a prison , Chausov - to 18 years in a special regime colony with the first 3 years in prison , Gatjibaibov - to 17 years in a special regime colony with first three years in prison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special regime colony with serving the first 2 years in prison , and Mukhametzyanov - to 8 years and 6 months in a special regime colony with serving the first 2 years in prison .
`` During the investigation , the involvement of community members in dragging prisoners released in 2019 and 2020 into terrorist activities was proved as well as in preparing a number of terrorist attacks , including the blowing up of an apartment building in Voronezh and attempted murders of law enforcement offices and cadets of the Air Force Academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take part in hostilities in Syria , '' the FSB said .
The verdict was handed down on November 13 .
The defendants in the case were found guilty under five sections of the Russian Criminal Code , specifically , attempted terrorist attacks , organization of a terrorist community and participation in it , facilitating terrorist activities , public calls for terrorist activities , justification of terrorist propaganda and public calls for extremist activities .

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. The Second Western District Military Court has sentenced five prisoners to prison terms ranging from 8.5 to 24 years for recruiting their cellmates and plotting terrorist attacks as well as attempted murders of cadets of the Air Force Academy whose graduates are taking part in hostilities in Syria, the Public Relations Center of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) informed TASS on Monday.
"The FSB foiled the activities of a terrorist community formed in the correctional facility No.3 of Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service in the Voronezh Region by Ruslan Bugakov born in 1974, Ruslan Chausov born in 1977, Genyas Gatjibaibov born in 1971, Maxim Stepanov born in 1989 and Sergei Mukhamatzyanov born in 1988 who were earlier convicted of grave offences," it noted.
Bugakov was sentenced to 24 years in a special regime penal colony with serving the first 5 years in a prison, Chausov - to 18 years in a special regime colony with the first 3 years in prison, Gatjibaibov - to 17 years in a special regime colony with first three years in prison, Stepanov - to 16 years in a special regime colony with serving the first 2 years in prison, and Mukhametzyanov - to 8 years and 6 months in a special regime colony with serving the first 2 years in prison.
"During the investigation, the involvement of community members in dragging prisoners released in 2019 and 2020 into terrorist activities was proved as well as in preparing a number of terrorist attacks, including the blowing up of an apartment building in Voronezh and attempted murders of law enforcement offices and cadets of the Air Force Academy named after Zhukovsky and Gagarin whose graduates take part in hostilities in Syria," the FSB said.
The verdict was handed down on November 13. The defendants in the case were found guilty under five sections of the Russian Criminal Code, specifically, attempted terrorist attacks, organization of a terrorist community and participation in it, facilitating terrorist activities, public calls for terrorist activities, justification of terrorist propaganda and public calls for extremist activities.


tass--2020-11-16--Gazprom starts selling gas to Turkey through electronic platform

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Gazprom Export signed the first deal for gas sales to Turkey in the @ @ @ @ @ through an electronic trading platform , the holding said on Monday .
Delivery will take @ @ @ @ @ December 2020 .

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Gazprom Export signed the first deal for gas sales to Turkey in the amount of 700,000 cubic meters through an electronic trading platform, the holding said on Monday.
Delivery will take place at Malkochlar point in December 2020.


tass--2020-11-16--Malaysian authorities expect to receive coronavirus vaccine in first quarter of 2021

SINGAPORE , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Malaysian authorities look forward to receiving coronavirus vaccines in the first quarter of @ @ @ @ @ the country Adham Baba says on Monday , cited by Bernama News Agency .
There @ @ @ @ @ with the completed third phase of vaccine ’ s clinical trials , the agency reports @ @ @ @ @ that there are many more leading candidates in the world like Gamaleya Research Institute , @ @ @ @ @ the third phase of clinical tests , which we see as a good opportunity too @ @ @ @ @ own people , '' the Minister said .
`` However , the procurement of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ depend on careful considerations with regard to the quality , safety , implications and registration @ @ @ @ @ producing countries , '' he added .

SINGAPORE, November 16. /TASS/. Malaysian authorities look forward to receiving coronavirus vaccines in the first quarter of 2021, Health Minister of the country Adham Baba says on Monday, cited by Bernama News Agency.
There are about ten leading candidates with the completed third phase of vaccine’s clinical trials, the agency reports. "We are confident that there are many more leading candidates in the world like Gamaleya Research Institute, whose vaccine has also undergone the third phase of clinical tests, which we see as a good opportunity too in providing vaccines to our own people," the Minister said.
"However, the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines for our country will depend on careful considerations with regard to the quality, safety, implications and registration of these vaccines by the producing countries," he added.


tass--2020-11-16--Sandu wins Moldovan presidential election

US plotting color revolution in Moldova after presidential polls — Russian intel chief CHISINAU , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s presidential election with 57.75 % of the vote , while Igor Dodon gained @ @ @ @ @ of ballots counted , according to the country ’ s Central Election Commission .
According @ @ @ @ @ commission ’ s website , voter turnout was 52.78 % .
Moldova held the second @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday .
The run-off pit leader of the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity @ @ @ @ @ Igor Dodon .

US plotting color revolution in Moldova after presidential polls — Russian intel chief
CHISINAU, November 16. /TASS/. Maia Sandu has won Moldova’s presidential election with 57.75% of the vote, while Igor Dodon gained 42.25% with 100% of ballots counted, according to the country’s Central Election Commission.
According to data published on the commission’s website, voter turnout was 52.78%.
Moldova held the second round of its presidential election on Sunday. The run-off pit leader of the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity Maia Sandu against incumbent President Igor Dodon.


tass--2020-11-16--Georgia reports 3,157 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

TBILISI , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Georgia grew by 3,157 in the past @ @ @ @ @ total number of infected people to 82,835 , the government ’ s website on coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ The authorities reported 3,020 new cases a day earlier , while on November 14 , @ @ @ @ @ Georgia .
Another 3,230 people recovered in the past 24 hours , with the total @ @ @ @ @ ( 78.82 % of those infected ) .
A total of 3,315 people are undergoing @ @ @ @ @ medical supervision .
The coronavirus spread rate has stood at 1.1 over the past eight @ @ @ @ @ 2.23 % of the population , which equals 3,716,900 people , has been diagnosed with @ @ @ @ @ died in the past 24 hours throughout the country , the death toll has reached @ @ @ @ @ far conducted 1,045,018 coronavirus tests , with 28.12 % of its residents tested for the @ @

TBILISI, November 16. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Georgia grew by 3,157 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infected people to 82,835, the government’s website on coronavirus spread reported on Monday.
The authorities reported 3,020 new cases a day earlier, while on November 14, 3,504 cases were confirmed in Georgia.
Another 3,230 people recovered in the past 24 hours, with the total number of recoveries reaching 65,291 (78.82% of those infected). A total of 3,315 people are undergoing treatment in special hotels under medical supervision.
The coronavirus spread rate has stood at 1.1 over the past eight days. So far, 2.23% of the population, which equals 3,716,900 people, has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Thirty COVID-19 patients died in the past 24 hours throughout the country, the death toll has reached 733. Georgia has so far conducted 1,045,018 coronavirus tests, with 28.12% of its residents tested for the disease.


tass--2020-11-16--St. Petersburg reports over 2,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time

MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Another 2,039 coronavirus cases were confirmed in St. Petersburg in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ highest number since the start of the pandemic , which exceeded 2,000 for the first @ @ @ @ @ data provided by the anti-coronavirus crisis center .
A total of 1,070 patients were discharged @ @ @ @ @ , no fatalities were recorded .
In all , 83,743 people have been infected there @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , 49,733 of them have recovered and 4,551 patients have died .
At present @ @ @ @ @ in the region .

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Another 2,039 coronavirus cases were confirmed in St. Petersburg in the past 24 hours. This is the highest number since the start of the pandemic, which exceeded 2,000 for the first time, as follows from data provided by the anti-coronavirus crisis center.
A day earlier, St. Petersburg reported 1,944 COVID-19 cases.
A total of 1,070 patients were discharged in the past 24 hours, no fatalities were recorded.
In all, 83,743 people have been infected there since the start of the pandemic, 49,733 of them have recovered and 4,551 patients have died. At present, 29,459 people continue treatment in the region.


tass--2020-11-16--The Brattle Group Expands Its Competition Offering with Four New Economists in Brussels

BRUSSELS , Nov. 16 .
/PRNewswire/ .
The Brattle Group announced today that four competition economists from the boutique competition consultancy Hexagon Economics have joined the firm 's Brussels office .
Laurent Eymard has joined as a Principal , Jean-Gabriel Despeyroux has joined as a Senior Associate , Dr. Bernhard Enzi has joined as an Associate , and Dorien Thomaes has joined as a Research Analyst .
`` We 're thrilled to welcome these talented economists to our European competition team , '' shared Brattle Principal and Brussels Office Director Konstantin Ebinger .
`` Laurent and his colleagues are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their expertise in mergers , state aid , and civil litigation , among other areas .
Their joining enhances our offerings to French clients , and enables us to provide services in a wider range of multi-jurisdictional European matters , as we continue to expand our global competition platform . ''
`` The Hexagon Economics team has found a wonderful new home with Brattle , '' added Mr. Eymard .
`` Brattle 's global platform enables us to build on our existing client offerings across Europe , while also expanding into new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market .
We look forward to many years of continued growth and success together . ''
Prior to founding Hexagon in 2019 , Mr. Eymard spent twelve years at MAPP Economics ( including two years as a Partner ) .
His main focus is on the French-speaking market in Europe , primarily in France and Belgium .
Mr. Eymard advises clients on notifying competition authorities of complex mergers , especially in cases requiring an analysis of local competition dynamics or bidding data .
He has deep experience in numerous sectors , including telecommunications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goods .
His experience includes working for both defendants and claimants in high-profile litigations concerning concerted practices and complex abuse of dominance issues .
Jean-Gabriel Despeyroux focuses on merger , antitrust , and damages evaluation matters before the European Commission , the French Autorité de la Concurrence , and other jurisdictions .
He has worked across a wide range of industries , including retailers , energy , online platforms , telecommunications , home and personal care , construction and building materials , and pharmaceuticals .
Dr. Bernhard Enzi 's consulting experience spans mergers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state aid and abuse of dominance cases , cartel investigations , and follow-on damages litigation before various national courts and competition authorities , including those in France and the Netherlands .
Dorien Thomaes has worked on varied projects involving restrictive practices and abuse of dominance .
She assists in conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to support clients with sound economic arguments needed to tackle the antitrust issues they face , whether these concern public or private competition law enforcement .
The Brattle Group answers complex economic , finance , and regulatory questions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world .
We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts , which include leading international academics and industry specialists .
Brattle has over 400 talented professionals across three continents .
For more information , please visit brattle.com .

BRUSSELS, Nov. 16. /PRNewswire/. The Brattle Group announced today that four competition economists from the boutique competition consultancy Hexagon Economics have joined the firm's Brussels office. Laurent Eymard has joined as a Principal, Jean-Gabriel Despeyroux has joined as a Senior Associate, Dr. Bernhard Enzi has joined as an Associate, and Dorien Thomaes has joined as a Research Analyst.
"We're thrilled to welcome these talented economists to our European competition team," shared Brattle Principal and Brussels Office Director Konstantin Ebinger. "Laurent and his colleagues are a terrific addition to our Brussels group, with their expertise in mergers, state aid, and civil litigation, among other areas. Their joining enhances our offerings to French clients, and enables us to provide services in a wider range of multi-jurisdictional European matters, as we continue to expand our global competition platform."
"The Hexagon Economics team has found a wonderful new home with Brattle," added Mr. Eymard. "Brattle's global platform enables us to build on our existing client offerings across Europe, while also expanding into new areas, such as the French Canadian market. We look forward to many years of continued growth and success together."
Prior to founding Hexagon in 2019, Mr. Eymard spent twelve years at MAPP Economics (including two years as a Partner). His main focus is on the French-speaking market in Europe, primarily in France and Belgium. Mr. Eymard advises clients on notifying competition authorities of complex mergers, especially in cases requiring an analysis of local competition dynamics or bidding data. He has deep experience in numerous sectors, including telecommunications, air transportation, and fast-moving consumer goods. His experience includes working for both defendants and claimants in high-profile litigations concerning concerted practices and complex abuse of dominance issues.
Jean-Gabriel Despeyroux focuses on merger, antitrust, and damages evaluation matters before the European Commission, the French Autorité de la Concurrence, and other jurisdictions. He has worked across a wide range of industries, including retailers, energy, online platforms, telecommunications, home and personal care, construction and building materials, and pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Bernhard Enzi's consulting experience spans mergers involving both horizontal and vertical issues, state aid and abuse of dominance cases, cartel investigations, and follow-on damages litigation before various national courts and competition authorities, including those in France and the Netherlands.
Dorien Thomaes has worked on varied projects involving restrictive practices and abuse of dominance. She assists in conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to support clients with sound economic arguments needed to tackle the antitrust issues they face, whether these concern public or private competition law enforcement.
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tass--2020-11-16--Russia’s daily coronavirus cases hit all-time high of 22,778

The overall case tally has reached 1,948,603 .
MOSCOW , November 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russia identified 22,778 coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ , hitting an all-time high , the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday .
WHO @ @ @ @ @ cases over week According to the crisis center , the coronavirus growth rate has been @ @ @ @ @ for five days .
The rate is the lowest in Dagestan ( 0.6 % ) @ @ @ @ @ Kalmykia , Tatarstan and Khanty—Mansiysk regions ( 0.7 % ) .
In particular , 6,360 @ @ @ @ @ Moscow in the past day , 810 in the Moscow region , 403 in the @ @ @ @ @ in the Karelia region , and 346 in the Arkhangelsk region .
There are currently @ @ @ @ @ Russia .

The overall case tally has reached 1,948,603.
MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Russia identified 22,778 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, hitting an all-time high, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday.
WHO reports record growth in coronavirus cases over week
According to the crisis center, the coronavirus growth rate has been at or below 1.2% for five days.
The rate is the lowest in Dagestan (0.6%), the Mari El, Kalmykia, Tatarstan and Khanty—Mansiysk regions (0.7%).
In particular, 6,360 coronavirus cases were recorded in Moscow in the past day, 810 in the Moscow region, 403 in the Nizhny Novgorod region, 353 in the Karelia region, and 346 in the Arkhangelsk region.
There are currently 461,265 active coronavirus cases in Russia.


tass--2020-11-16--Russia sends condolences over death of Syrian foreign minister

`` This is very sad news .
I have lost a close friend in the Arab world .
He was @ @ @ @ @ very knowledgeable man , diplomat and political figure .
I was very fond of him @ @ @ @ @ lot of respect for him , we had 40 years of active communication back when @ @ @ @ @ and when he served as ambassador to Washington .
He visited Moscow several times , @ @ @ @ @ Of course , we send our deepest condolences to his son , his wife and @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem passed away at the age of 79 , @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
He worked at the Syrian Foreign Ministry since 1964 .
The diplomat @ @ @ @ @ to Tanzania , Saudi Arabia , Spain , the UK .
He also served as @ @ @ @ @ US .
Muallem was appointed Syrian Foreign Minister in 2006 .

"This is very sad news. I have lost a close friend in the Arab world. He was a reliable partner, a very knowledgeable man, diplomat and political figure. I was very fond of him personally and I have a lot of respect for him, we had 40 years of active communication back when I was working in Damascus and when he served as ambassador to Washington. He visited Moscow several times," Bogdanov said. "Of course, we send our deepest condolences to his son, his wife and all Syrians over this loss."
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem passed away at the age of 79, the SANA news agency reported on Monday. He worked at the Syrian Foreign Ministry since 1964. The diplomat formed part of diplomatic missions to Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK. He also served as ambassador to Romania and the US. Muallem was appointed Syrian Foreign Minister in 2006.