tass--2020-09-23--Russian Foreign Ministry slams US attempts to forge coalition against Nord Stream 2

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russia rejects US attempts to oppose the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project @ @ @ @ @ project opponents , spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry , Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ forging a certain coalition against the pipeline , wherein German and other companies have already @ @ @ @ @ the diplomat said .
The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the construction of two pipeline @ @ @ @ @ of 55 bln cubic meters per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic @ @ @ @ @ date , 93.5 % of Nord Stream 2 has been finished .
The construction was @ @ @ @ @ 2019 when the Swiss pipe-laying company Allseas stopped work due to US sanctions .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. Russia rejects US attempts to oppose the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project by forging a coalition of project opponents, spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
"We condemn calls for forging a certain coalition against the pipeline, wherein German and other companies have already made multi-billion investments," the diplomat said.
The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the construction of two pipeline strings with a total capacity of 55 bln cubic meters per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany. To date, 93.5% of Nord Stream 2 has been finished. The construction was suspended at the end of 2019 when the Swiss pipe-laying company Allseas stopped work due to US sanctions.


tass--2020-09-23--Russian diplomat points to risk of quarantine measures in other countries

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
New transport restrictions and additional quarantine measures may be introduced in other countries due to the coronavirus situation , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Wednesday .
`` As a follow-up to the recommendations issued by the national crisis center , I would like to point out that the risk of new transport restrictions and additional quarantine measures is still there , '' she pointed out .
Zakharova called on Russians to carefully plan their trips and avoid risks .
`` In particular , [ the recommendation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself and your family members , avoid travelling without return tickets and calculate your spending in terms of unexpected stay overseas , taking into account what we all have been through , '' the diplomat noted .
Russian suspended regular international flights in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Air carriers were only allowed to conduct repatriation flights .
On August 1 , Russia resumed flights to and from the United Kingdom , Tanzania and Turkey .
Flights to and from Switzerland were resumed on August 15 and flights to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 21 .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. New transport restrictions and additional quarantine measures may be introduced in other countries due to the coronavirus situation, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Wednesday.
"As a follow-up to the recommendations issued by the national crisis center, I would like to point out that the risk of new transport restrictions and additional quarantine measures is still there," she pointed out.
Zakharova called on Russians to carefully plan their trips and avoid risks. "In particular, [the recommendation is] to get long-term medical insurance for yourself and your family members, avoid travelling without return tickets and calculate your spending in terms of unexpected stay overseas, taking into account what we all have been through," the diplomat noted.
Russian suspended regular international flights in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Air carriers were only allowed to conduct repatriation flights. On August 1, Russia resumed flights to and from the United Kingdom, Tanzania and Turkey. Flights to and from Switzerland were resumed on August 15 and flights to and from Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on September 21.


tass--2020-09-23--Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office accuses two Russian diplomats of spying

SOFIA , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Bulgarian Prosecutor ’ s Office has accused two Russian diplomats of spying .
As follows from a news release uploaded to the Prosecutor ’ s Office website on Wednesday , criminal proceedings were launched against two Russian citizens on charges of gathering information that constitutes a state secret .
`` The two persons were in touch with Bulgarian citizens who had access to information concerning the country ’ s military and industrial complex .
In some cases , the Bulgarian citizens were promised or paid financial remunerations , '' the Prosecutor ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged to have been involved in intelligence activity in Bulgaria starting from 2016 .
They reportedly gathered information about plans for upgrading the Bulgarian army and the technical readiness of military equipment .
The Bulgarian Prosecutor ’ s Office says that both Russians enjoy diplomatic immunity .
When their status was established , the criminal case was suspended .
Bulgaria ’ s Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev briefed his country ’ s foreign minister on the measures being taken and progress in the investigation .
So far TASS has obtained no comment from the @ @ @ @ @

SOFIA, September 23. /TASS/. The Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office has accused two Russian diplomats of spying. As follows from a news release uploaded to the Prosecutor’s Office website on Wednesday, criminal proceedings were launched against two Russian citizens on charges of gathering information that constitutes a state secret.
"The two persons were in touch with Bulgarian citizens who had access to information concerning the country’s military and industrial complex. In some cases, the Bulgarian citizens were promised or paid financial remunerations," the Prosecutor’s Office claims.
The Russians are alleged to have been involved in intelligence activity in Bulgaria starting from 2016. They reportedly gathered information about plans for upgrading the Bulgarian army and the technical readiness of military equipment.
The Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office says that both Russians enjoy diplomatic immunity. When their status was established, the criminal case was suspended. Bulgaria’s Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev briefed his country’s foreign minister on the measures being taken and progress in the investigation.
So far TASS has obtained no comment from the Russian embassy in Sofia.


tass--2020-09-23--GWM Set to Debut New Models at Auto China 2020

BEIJING , Sept. 23 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GWM ( 601633.SS/02333.HK ) , a world-renowned SUV and pickup manufacturer , will showcase models from its three leading vehicle brands at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020 ( Auto China 2020 ) .
Themed `` Intelligence leads to the future '' , this event will take place between September 26 and October 5 at the China International Exhibition Center ( New Venue ) in Tianzhu , Beijing .
GWM 's 1700sqm booth will be located at Exhibition Hall E3 alongside Audi and Toyota .
This exhibition ushers in a new era @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company .
New vehicle concepts and technological innovations signal a shift from product value to consumer value , as products are defined and marketed from the customer 's perspective .
In addition to the exhibition , GWM will host a global live stream on September 26 .
The live stream will be available on GWM 's official social media accounts ( Facebook : @ GreatWallMotorsGlobal and Twitter : @ GWMGlobal ) , as well as on its official website ( https : //www.gwm-global.com/ ) .
`` Auto China 2020 is a crucial industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region 's economy following the COVID-19 pandemic .
During this exhibition , we hope to showcase how we are listening and adapting in this unique period by taking greater strides to understand customer 's needs and working diligently to overcome challenges .
GWM has integrated the latest digital and production technology in the rollout of core products to provide customers with more choices for intelligent and safe travel , '' says Tony Sun , Deputy General Manager of GWM international .
GWM will showcase models from GWM Pickup , HAVAL , and EV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HAVAL will feature 10 vehicles including its 3rd-Gen H6 SUV , 2021 F7 , F7x and H9 full-size SUV .
Meanwhile , GWM P-series pickups will unveil its global name .
GWM 's participation in Auto China 2020 marks another important step in the brand 's globalization strategy , which has seen the company establish an R & D and production system spanning seven countries and ten locations .
To date , GWM 's overseas markets include Russia , South Africa , Australia , Central and South America , South Asia , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
GWM is a world-renowned SUV and pickup manufacturer .
The firm was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2003 and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2011 .
With four brands , including HAVAL , WEY , ORA and GWM Pickup , the carmaker produces both conventional and new energy vehicles and focuses on the SUV and pickup truck categories .
GWM can independently support its core components , including engines and transmissions .
In 2019 , GWM sold 1,058,648 new vehicles , an increase of 1.43 % year-on-year , exceeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consecutive year .

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GWM (601633.SS/02333.HK), a world-renowned SUV and pickup manufacturer, will showcase models from its three leading vehicle brands at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020 (Auto China 2020). Themed "Intelligence leads to the future", this event will take place between September 26 and October 5 at the China International Exhibition Center (New Venue) in Tianzhu, Beijing. GWM's 1700sqm booth will be located at Exhibition Hall E3 alongside Audi and Toyota.
This exhibition ushers in a new era for GWM as a global travel technology company. New vehicle concepts and technological innovations signal a shift from product value to consumer value, as products are defined and marketed from the customer's perspective.
In addition to the exhibition, GWM will host a global live stream on September 26. The live stream will be available on GWM's official social media accounts (Facebook: @GreatWallMotorsGlobal and Twitter:@GWMGlobal), as well as on its official website (https://www.gwm-global.com/).
"Auto China 2020 is a crucial industry event to bolster the recovery of the region's economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. During this exhibition, we hope to showcase how we are listening and adapting in this unique period by taking greater strides to understand customer's needs and working diligently to overcome challenges. GWM has integrated the latest digital and production technology in the rollout of core products to provide customers with more choices for intelligent and safe travel," says Tony Sun, Deputy General Manager of GWM international.
GWM will showcase models from GWM Pickup, HAVAL, and EV Leading the new global SUV trend, HAVAL will feature 10 vehicles including its 3rd-Gen H6 SUV, 2021 F7, F7x and H9 full-size SUV. Meanwhile, GWM P-series pickups will unveil its global name.
GWM's participation in Auto China 2020 marks another important step in the brand's globalization strategy, which has seen the company establish an R&D and production system spanning seven countries and ten locations. To date, GWM's overseas markets include Russia, South Africa, Australia, Central and South America, South Asia,the Middle East, Africa and other regions.
About GWM
GWM is a world-renowned SUV and pickup manufacturer. The firm was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2003 and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2011. With four brands, including HAVAL, WEY, ORA and GWM Pickup, the carmaker produces both conventional and new energy vehicles and focuses on the SUV and pickup truck categories. GWM can independently support its core components, including engines and transmissions. In 2019, GWM sold 1,058,648 new vehicles, an increase of 1.43% year-on-year, exceeding the one million mark for the fourth consecutive year.


tass--2020-09-23--US ambassador mum on possible swap for Paul Whelan

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said on Wednesday that he can neither confirm nor deny the reports of ongoing negotiations between Moscow and Washington on US national Paul Whelan ’ s swap for Russian citizens imprisoned in the US .
`` I know this issue has been the subject of widespread media speculation , '' he said on Wednesday after visiting Whelan at a correctional facility in Mordovia in response to a question by TASS .
`` I can ’ t comment on any , if there were any , ongoing discussions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian government directly .
I want to protect the confidentiality of those discussions if there are any going on , '' he said , adding that he can neither confirm nor deny those reports .
Sullivan visited Whelan , who is jailed in Russia for espionage , at a correctional facility in Mordovia on Tuesday .
US national Paul Whelan , who also holds British , Canadian and Irish citizenship , was detained by the Russian Federal Security Service ( FSB ) on December 28 , 2018 in Moscow while on an alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , the Moscow City Court found Whelan guilty of spying against Russia and sentenced him to 16 years in prison .
Whelan pleaded not guilty dismissing the criminal case as a provocation by Russian special services .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said on Wednesday that he can neither confirm nor deny the reports of ongoing negotiations between Moscow and Washington on US national Paul Whelan’s swap for Russian citizens imprisoned in the US.
"I know this issue has been the subject of widespread media speculation," he said on Wednesday after visiting Whelan at a correctional facility in Mordovia in response to a question by TASS. "I can’t comment on any, if there were any, ongoing discussions of Paul’s case with the Russian government directly. I want to protect the confidentiality of those discussions if there are any going on," he said, adding that he can neither confirm nor deny those reports.
Sullivan visited Whelan, who is jailed in Russia for espionage, at a correctional facility in Mordovia on Tuesday.
US national Paul Whelan, who also holds British, Canadian and Irish citizenship, was detained by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on December 28, 2018 in Moscow while on an alleged spy mission. On June 15, 2020, the Moscow City Court found Whelan guilty of spying against Russia and sentenced him to 16 years in prison. Whelan pleaded not guilty dismissing the criminal case as a provocation by Russian special services.


tass--2020-09-23--Berlin police, authorities tight-lipped about Navalny’s protection

BERLIN , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Berlin police are keeping a tight lid on the measures taken to protect certain individuals , the German capital ’ s law enforcement told TASS Wednesday .
`` It is our principle not to provide such information , '' the police said .
Neither the Prosecutor ’ s Office , nor the Department of the Interior of Berlin provided any information on the matter .
Previously , the media reported that Russian blogger Alexey Navalny was released from the Charite clinic , where he received treatment after the alleged poisoning .
The German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been taken for Navalny ’ s protection during his stay in the hospital .
The German Cabinet spokesperson refrained from disclosing whether this is also true after Navalny ’ s release .
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk .
He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital .
On September 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s test samples , German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident @

BERLIN, September 23. /TASS/. Berlin police are keeping a tight lid on the measures taken to protect certain individuals, the German capital’s law enforcement told TASS Wednesday.
"It is our principle not to provide such information," the police said.
Neither the Prosecutor’s Office, nor the Department of the Interior of Berlin provided any information on the matter.
Previously, the media reported that Russian blogger Alexey Navalny was released from the Charite clinic, where he received treatment after the alleged poisoning. The German authorities said earlier that security measures had been taken for Navalny’s protection during his stay in the hospital. The German Cabinet spokesperson refrained from disclosing whether this is also true after Navalny’s release.
Navalny case
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.
On September 2, Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples, German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident.


tass--2020-09-23--Russian diplomat slams West’s rhetoric on Navalny incident as unacceptable

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
The rhetoric that Western countries are using in relation to the situation surrounding @ @ @ @ @ , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Wednesday .
Navalny @ @ @ @ @ at any time , Kremlin says '' We have all seen Western countries and their @ @ @ @ @ agencies , as well as integration institutions led by Western countries , launch a large-scale @ @ @ @ @ surrounding Russian citizen Navalny , '' she pointed out .
`` We consider this kind @ @ @ @ @ unacceptable .
There is and can be no evidence of Russia ’ s involvement , @ @ @ @ @ , a ‘ Russian trace ’ , '' Zakharova added .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. The rhetoric that Western countries are using in relation to the situation surrounding blogger Alexey Navalny is unacceptable, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Wednesday.
Navalny can come back to Russia at any time, Kremlin says
"We have all seen Western countries and their leaders, officials, state agencies, as well as integration institutions led by Western countries, launch a large-scale disinformation campaign over the situation surrounding Russian citizen Navalny," she pointed out.
"We consider this kind of rhetoric to be completely unacceptable. There is and can be no evidence of Russia’s involvement, or, as they say, a ‘Russian trace’," Zakharova added.


tass--2020-09-23--Moscow to expand retaliatory list of EU officials banned from entering Russia — diplomat

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has made a decision to expand on a parity basis the retaliatory list of EU officials banned from entering the country , the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement the ministry ’ s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova read out at a news briefing on Wednesday .
`` In response to European Union actions the Russian side has made a decision to expand the retaliatory list of representatives of the EU member countries and institutions who are prohibited from entering the territory of Russia .
The number of names on the Russian list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the existing EU list , '' the diplomat said .
Zakharova recalled that lately the EU took a number of unfriendly steps towards Russia and Russian citizens , thus bypassing the existing international norms and using sanctions on far-fetched and absurd pretexts .
`` We have repeatedly warned the European Union that this approach is harmful .
But the EU ignores our proposals for a meaningful and professional dialogue on the basis of facts and continues to use the language of sanctions , '' she said .
`` In accordance with the diplomatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a message to the EU ’ s mission in Russia with a notification of this step .
If the European Union continues the policy of confrontation , we reserve the right to take corresponding measures , '' the statement runs .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. Russia has made a decision to expand on a parity basis the retaliatory list of EU officials banned from entering the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement the ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova read out at a news briefing on Wednesday.
"In response to European Union actions the Russian side has made a decision to expand the retaliatory list of representatives of the EU member countries and institutions who are prohibited from entering the territory of Russia. The number of names on the Russian list has been increased to match that on the existing EU list," the diplomat said.
Zakharova recalled that lately the EU took a number of unfriendly steps towards Russia and Russian citizens, thus bypassing the existing international norms and using sanctions on far-fetched and absurd pretexts.
"We have repeatedly warned the European Union that this approach is harmful. But the EU ignores our proposals for a meaningful and professional dialogue on the basis of facts and continues to use the language of sanctions," she said.
"In accordance with the diplomatic practice the Russian Foreign Ministry has dispatched a message to the EU’s mission in Russia with a notification of this step. If the European Union continues the policy of confrontation, we reserve the right to take corresponding measures," the statement runs.


tass--2020-09-23--Msta-S self-propelled guns hit targets at distance of 15 km during Kavkaz exercise

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Artillery battalions armed with Msta-S self-propelled guns destroyed a hypothetical enemy ’ s facilities and vehicles at a distance of more than 15 kilometers at the Prudboi proving ground near Volgograd in the course of the strategic command and staff exercise Kavkaz-2020 , the Defense Ministry told the media on Wednesday .
`` Under the scenario self-propelled artillery Msta-S battalions attacked crucial facilities and military equipment of a hypothetical enemy at a distance of more than 15 kilometers , '' the Defense Ministry said .
After that the artillery personnel performed evasive maneuvers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The attached unmanned aerial vehicle units carried out fire adjustment and video control of fire accuracy , '' the Defense Ministry said .
The Kavkaz-2020 exercise is being held on September 21-September 26 in the Southern Military District and the Black and Caspian seas under the command of the chief of Russia ’ s General Staff Valery Gerasimov .
All in all , about 80,000 servicemen , Emergencies Ministry and national guard Rosgvardiya personnel and up to 1,000 troops from Armenia , Belarus , Iran , China , Myanmar and Pakistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the restrictions of the 2011 Vienna document on confidence-building measures will involve no more than 12,900 troops .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. Artillery battalions armed with Msta-S self-propelled guns destroyed a hypothetical enemy’s facilities and vehicles at a distance of more than 15 kilometers at the Prudboi proving ground near Volgograd in the course of the strategic command and staff exercise Kavkaz-2020, the Defense Ministry told the media on Wednesday.
"Under the scenario self-propelled artillery Msta-S battalions attacked crucial facilities and military equipment of a hypothetical enemy at a distance of more than 15 kilometers," the Defense Ministry said.
After that the artillery personnel performed evasive maneuvers and went ahead with eliminating enemy strongholds.
"The attached unmanned aerial vehicle units carried out fire adjustment and video control of fire accuracy," the Defense Ministry said.
The Kavkaz-2020 exercise is being held on September 21-September 26 in the Southern Military District and the Black and Caspian seas under the command of the chief of Russia’s General Staff Valery Gerasimov. All in all, about 80,000 servicemen, Emergencies Ministry and national guard Rosgvardiya personnel and up to 1,000 troops from Armenia, Belarus, Iran, China, Myanmar and Pakistan are taking part. The drills falling under the restrictions of the 2011 Vienna document on confidence-building measures will involve no more than 12,900 troops.


tass--2020-09-23--Tikhanovskaya says won’t consider Lukashenko legitimate president after inauguration

`` His secret inauguration is an attempt to seize power , '' Tikhanovskaya said in her speech , according to Reuters .
`` It also means that after today Alexander Lukashenko is neither a legal nor a legitimate head of Belarus , '' she said , reiterating the Belarusian opposition ’ s call for holding new presidential elections .
On Wednesday , Lukashenko was sworn in as president at a ceremony in the Independence Palace in Minsk attended by several hundred people .
For the first time this event had not been announced in advance .
Lukashenko took the oath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding his hand on the Constitution , and signed the act of taking the oath .
Later , Central Election Commission Chairperson Lidiya Ermoshina gave him the certificate of the president .
Belarus held the presidential election on August 9 .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 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 @ @

"His secret inauguration is an attempt to seize power," Tikhanovskaya said in her speech, according to Reuters. "It also means that after today Alexander Lukashenko is neither a legal nor a legitimate head of Belarus," she said, reiterating the Belarusian opposition’s call for holding new presidential elections.
On Wednesday, Lukashenko was sworn in as president at a ceremony in the Independence Palace in Minsk attended by several hundred people. For the first time this event had not been announced in advance. Lukashenko took the oath of office in the Belarusian language, holding his hand on the Constitution, and signed the act of taking the oath. Later, Central Election Commission Chairperson Lidiya Ermoshina gave him the certificate of the president.
Belarus held the presidential election on August 9. 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.


tass--2020-09-23--Nornickel to pay for COVID-19 test of every passenger arriving in Norilsk

KRASNOYARSK , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Norilsk Nickel company will pay for COVID-19 PCR tests of all passengers arriving at the Alykel Airport , the company ’ s Deputy Director of the Polar Division Anastasiya Perfilyeva told reporters on Wednesday .
The airport is a hub for passengers traveling to the Norilsk Industrial District and to Taimyr .
Norilsk has lifted the self-isolation requirement for incoming visitors .
The restriction was introduced in April .
`` Our decision is to support the locals , with an eye to which we have bought 12,000 PCR test kits .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Perfilyeva said .
In case of a positive result , a person may address the local healthcare institution to verify the result .
According to the company ’ s representative , the 12,000 kits is the first consignment , which Nornickel has purchased .
Only staff members with negative test results are allowed onto the company ’ s premises , she added , stressing that Nornickel conducts regular testing of its personnel .
In July , Nornickel announced it would invest more than 20 billion rubles ( $ 163,000 ) in curbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @

KRASNOYARSK, September 23. /TASS/. The Norilsk Nickel company will pay for COVID-19 PCR tests of all passengers arriving at the Alykel Airport, the company’s Deputy Director of the Polar Division Anastasiya Perfilyeva told reporters on Wednesday.
The airport is a hub for passengers traveling to the Norilsk Industrial District and to Taimyr.
Norilsk has lifted the self-isolation requirement for incoming visitors. The restriction was introduced in April.
"Our decision is to support the locals, with an eye to which we have bought 12,000 PCR test kits. The test may be taken at home," Perfilyeva said. In case of a positive result, a person may address the local healthcare institution to verify the result. According to the company’s representative, the 12,000 kits is the first consignment, which Nornickel has purchased.
Only staff members with negative test results are allowed onto the company’s premises, she added, stressing that Nornickel conducts regular testing of its personnel.
In July, Nornickel announced it would invest more than 20 billion rubles ($163,000) in curbing the spread of the coronavirus infection.


tass--2020-09-23--Putin instructs to provide for increase in payments to families with young children

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/ TASS / .
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to provide for the possibility of increasing the amount of payments to families with children from 3 to 7 years old , at a government meeting at the Kremlin on Wednesday .
He recalled the decision to establish payments for low-income families with children ages 3 to 7 years .
The amount of this payment is approximately half of the subsistence level in each specific region , or 5,500 rubles .
President Putin also pointed out that earlier there were plans to evaluate the effectiveness of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring payments up to one minimum wage .
`` This is exactly what we are obliged to do .
When working on the budget , I ask you to provide for the possibility of increasing the amount of such payments starting from 2021 .
The government should define clear , understandable , fair criteria for providing additional support for those families whose monthly income has not reached one living wage in region , `` he said .
President Putin noted that `` there are such families , despite the increase in payments , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these families . ''
He also added that `` it should be a simple , convenient mechanism that everyone understands .
`` .

MOSCOW, September 23. / TASS /. Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to provide for the possibility of increasing the amount of payments to families with children from 3 to 7 years old, at a government meeting at the Kremlin on Wednesday.
He recalled the decision to establish payments for low-income families with children ages 3 to 7 years. The amount of this payment is approximately half of the subsistence level in each specific region, or 5,500 rubles. President Putin also pointed out that earlier there were plans to evaluate the effectiveness of this measure and, if necessary, bring payments up to one minimum wage.
"This is exactly what we are obliged to do. When working on the budget, I ask you to provide for the possibility of increasing the amount of such payments starting from 2021. The government should define clear, understandable, fair criteria for providing additional support for those families whose monthly income has not reached one living wage in region, "he said.
President Putin noted that "there are such families, despite the increase in payments, and additional decisions should be made about these families." He also added that "it should be a simple, convenient mechanism that everyone understands.".


tass--2020-09-23--Several countries refuse to recognize Lukashenko’s legitimacy following inauguration

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
A number of European countries have refused to recognize Alexander Lukashenko as a @ @ @ @ @ his inauguration on Wednesday .
Before the inauguration , he led the country based on @ @ @ @ @ presidential election that had been recognized by the international community .
The Baltic countries were @ @ @ @ @ recognize Lukashenko ’ s legitimacy .
They were followed by Slovakia and Germany .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. A number of European countries have refused to recognize Alexander Lukashenko as a legitimate president of Belarus following his inauguration on Wednesday.
Before the inauguration, he led the country based on the results of the 2015 presidential election that had been recognized by the international community.
The Baltic countries were the first to refuse to recognize Lukashenko’s legitimacy. They were followed by Slovakia and Germany.


tass--2020-09-23--Level of antibodies may decrease 2-3 months after COVID-19, says expert

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Expert observations have indicated that many people two-three months after contracting the novel coronavirus infection have lower levels of protective antibodies while in some individual cases they have not been developed at all , head of the clinical research department of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing Tatyana Ruzhentsova said on Wednesday .
`` In many recovered patients we see a decrease in the level of protective antibodies during 2-3 months of observation .
We realize that if the antibodies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection also decreases .
It is necessary to say that some recovered patients , this is peculiar , do n't have any antibodies from the very beginning of observation after illness .
And we understand that these people , of course , will be sensitive , susceptible to infection , '' she said live on the sanitary watchdog ’ s Instagram account .
In relation to that she noted the importance of wearing a protective mask even for those who have already had the novel coronavirus infection .
Additionally , the experts today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract the coronavirus repeatedly , although there are no valid and conclusive data on this yet .
`` While we are conducting research , people should protect themselves as much as possible , both those who had and did not have the infection , '' the researcher concluded .
To date , 1,122,241 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 923,699 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 19,799 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. Expert observations have indicated that many people two-three months after contracting the novel coronavirus infection have lower levels of protective antibodies while in some individual cases they have not been developed at all, head of the clinical research department of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing Tatyana Ruzhentsova said on Wednesday.
"In many recovered patients we see a decrease in the level of protective antibodies during 2-3 months of observation. We realize that if the antibodies decrease, then the protection against the infection also decreases. It is necessary to say that some recovered patients, this is peculiar, don't have any antibodies from the very beginning of observation after illness. And we understand that these people, of course, will be sensitive, susceptible to infection," she said live on the sanitary watchdog’s Instagram account.
In relation to that she noted the importance of wearing a protective mask even for those who have already had the novel coronavirus infection. Additionally, the experts today research other variants when a person may contract the coronavirus repeatedly, although there are no valid and conclusive data on this yet. "While we are conducting research, people should protect themselves as much as possible, both those who had and did not have the infection," the researcher concluded.
To date, 1,122,241 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 923,699 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 19,799 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-23--Mike Morhaime Teams Up With Game Industry Veterans To Launch Dreamhaven

IRVINE , California , Sept. 23 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morhaime , former CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment , and a host of industry veterans today announced Dreamhaven , their new game company based in Irvine , CA .
Dreamhaven will create and publish original games for players around the world , and it has established its first two studios : Moonshot and Secret Door .
`` I 'm excited to team up with such talented people who care deeply about games and their communities , '' said Dreamhaven CEO Mike Morhaime .
`` I 've always believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people together regardless of backgrounds or boundaries .
With Dreamhaven , we look forward to creating and sharing new experiences with players everywhere . ''
The team at Dreamhaven came together around a common goal to empower creators , help bring their ideas to life , and create original gaming experiences that foster meaningful connections between players .
Moonshot is led by Jason Chayes , Dustin Browder , and Ben Thompson .
Chayes was previously an Executive Producer at Blizzard Entertainment where he led the Hearthstone team , a Senior Director at Electronic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ art teams for the Walt Disney Company 's game division .
Browder 's twenty-five year career includes roles as Game Director on StarCraft II , Heroes of the Storm , Command and Conquer , and The Lord of the Rings .
Thompson 's credits include Creative Director on Hearthstone , Art Director for the World of Warcraft trading card game , with additional credits on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic : The Gathering .
Moonshot is also home to a team of seasoned developers who 've collectively worked on some of gaming 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assembled some amazing people , folks who truly share our values , and we 're really excited to begin this next adventure together , '' said Moonshot studio head Jason Chayes .
`` Though it 's very early days , when we think about Moonshot , we imagine a studio that celebrates curiosity and courage .
We aspire to be bold in our approach , and we think the best way to do that is to create a culture centered around trust .
That 's at the heart of how we 'd like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd like to connect with players once we 're a bit further down the road . ''
Secret Door is led by Chris Sigaty , Alan Dabiri , and Eric Dodds , who 've worked on multiple genre-defining games .
Sigaty 's roles have included Executive Producer on Hearthstone , StarCraft II , and Heroes of the Storm , as well as Lead Producer on the original Warcraft III .
Dodds was the original Game Director of Hearthstone and veteran game designer on World of Warcraft and StarCraft .
Dabiri has filled both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has worked on Warcraft III , StarCraft II , and Heroes of the Storm .
They are joined by a team of highly talented developers with extensive industry experience and are beginning to explore new game experiences together .
`` The amount of game development and publishing experience at Dreamhaven combined with the camaraderie between our studios is already providing an unparalleled environment for creative collaboration , '' said Secret Door studio head Chris Sigaty .
`` At Secret Door , we are passionate about bringing players together in positive ways while building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is providing everything we need to head into uncharted territory .
We can not wait for others to join us on our journey ! ''
Learn more at and follow Dreamhaven on LinkedIn : , and Twitter : .
Dreamhaven aspires to bring people together through memorable , positive gaming experiences and to empower creators to craft games that they 're proud to share with the world .
Located in Irvine , California , the company is home to development studios Moonshot Games and Secret Door .
For more information , visit .

IRVINE, California, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morhaime, former CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment, and a host of industry veterans today announced Dreamhaven, their new game company based in Irvine, CA. Dreamhaven will create and publish original games for players around the world, and it has established its first two studios: Moonshot and Secret Door.
"I'm excited to team up with such talented people who care deeply about games and their communities," said Dreamhaven CEO Mike Morhaime. "I've always believed in the power of games to bring people together regardless of backgrounds or boundaries. With Dreamhaven, we look forward to creating and sharing new experiences with players everywhere."
The team at Dreamhaven came together around a common goal to empower creators, help bring their ideas to life, and create original gaming experiences that foster meaningful connections between players.
Moonshot is led by Jason Chayes, Dustin Browder, and Ben Thompson. Chayes was previously an Executive Producer at Blizzard Entertainment where he led the Hearthstone team, a Senior Director at Electronic Arts, and before that, led art teams for the Walt Disney Company's game division. Browder's twenty-five year career includes roles as Game Director on StarCraft II, Heroes of the Storm, Command and Conquer, and The Lord of the Rings. Thompson's credits include Creative Director on Hearthstone, Art Director for the World of Warcraft trading card game, with additional credits on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Moonshot is also home to a team of seasoned developers who've collectively worked on some of gaming's most popular franchises.
"Dreamhaven has assembled some amazing people, folks who truly share our values, and we're really excited to begin this next adventure together," said Moonshot studio head Jason Chayes. "Though it's very early days, when we think about Moonshot, we imagine a studio that celebrates curiosity and courage. We aspire to be bold in our approach, and we think the best way to do that is to create a culture centered around trust. That's at the heart of how we'd like to work together and also how we'd like to connect with players once we're a bit further down the road."
Secret Door is led by Chris Sigaty, Alan Dabiri, and Eric Dodds, who've worked on multiple genre-defining games. Sigaty's roles have included Executive Producer on Hearthstone, StarCraft II, and Heroes of the Storm, as well as Lead Producer on the original Warcraft III. Dodds was the original Game Director of Hearthstone and veteran game designer on World of Warcraft and StarCraft. Dabiri has filled both Technical Director and Game Director roles and has worked on Warcraft III, StarCraft II, and Heroes of the Storm. They are joined by a team of highly talented developers with extensive industry experience and are beginning to explore new game experiences together.
"The amount of game development and publishing experience at Dreamhaven combined with the camaraderie between our studios is already providing an unparalleled environment for creative collaboration," said Secret Door studio head Chris Sigaty. "At Secret Door, we are passionate about bringing players together in positive ways while building a sustainable home for creators. Dreamhaven is providing everything we need to head into uncharted territory. We cannot wait for others to join us on our journey!"
Learn more at www.dreamhaven.com and follow Dreamhaven on LinkedIn: /Dreamhaven , and Twitter: @DreamhavenEnt .


tass--2020-09-23--Supermicro is First-to-Market with NEBS Level 3 Certified 1U Serve

SAN JOSE , California , Sept. 23 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ Super Micro Computer , Inc. ( Nasdaq : SMCI ) , a global leader in enterprise computing , storage , networking solutions and green computing technology , today announced an industry-first 1U NEBS ( Network Equipment Building System ) Level 3 certified system with up to four ( 4 ) NVIDIA V100 or V100S Tensor Core GPUs .
The new server system enables the latest AI , AR/VR , transcoding , gaming , and other high-compute workloads with low latency requirements in the telecom environment .
The new 1U system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DC Power Supply ( 1+1 ) options and has nine ( 9 ) 4cm fans to provide a robust cooling system that supports the extended temperature range .
Also included are 2x 2.5 '' hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays and 2x 2.5 '' internal drive bays .
The system provides for secure SNMP v3 , IPv6 , and IPMI for management .
`` Supermicro is first-to-market with a 1U NEBS Level 3 V100 GPU accelerated server , a key enabler for the transition to 5G , with industry adoption of the most advanced applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IoT , '' said Charles Liang , president , and CEO of Supermicro .
`` We have already received strong market interest in this system , which complements our extensive GPU portfolio , including 2U , 4U , and 10U multi-GPU servers leveraging our and resource-saving architecture . ''
`` The AI , HPC , data science , graphics , and 5G/telecommunications markets—from edge to core -- continue to grow and present unprecedented computational challenges , '' said Paresh Kharya Senior Director of Product Management for accelerated computing at NVIDIA .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Level 3 compliant system will enable more customers to leverage the performance and scalability required for these markets . ''
The criticality of NEBS Level 3 can not be overstated for the growing market conversion from 4G to 5G , along with ever more complex and demanding applications coming to the edge .
This new system extends the operating temperature to 55 °C and meets the shock and vibration , flame resistance , and other stringent testing to complete the GR-1089 and GR-63 suite of tests required for full NEBS Level 3 compliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI acceleration and Intel Optane persistent memory to utilize the NVIDIA GPUs to their fullest potential .
This design allows mobile operators to upgrade their systems with higher-performance GPUs to accelerate voice and data traffic , as well as provide new edge applications and services , using servers that meet their rigorous reliability standards .
This industry-first Supermicro 1U NEBS L3 system joins an extensive portfolio of GPU systems that support demanding workloads , requiring GPU acceleration capabilities .
In addition to the 1U system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 , 4 , 6 , 10 , 16 , and 20 GPUs in 2U , 4U , and 10U form factors .
The product line supports up to 56 CPU processor cores per server , 205W TDP CPUs , and 6TB DDR4-2933 MHz memory in 24 DIMMs .
These servers give customers multiple options for NVMe , SAS , or SATA drives , providing maximum performance .
You can find out more information about the new 1U NEBS Level 3 GPU server and Supermicro 's full lineup of 5G products and solutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : https : //tmt.knect365.com/big-5g-event/ Intel , the Intel logo , Xeon and Optane are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries .
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SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, today announced an industry-first 1U NEBS (Network Equipment Building System) Level 3 certified system with up to four (4) NVIDIA V100 or V100S Tensor Core GPUs. The new server system enables the latest AI, AR/VR, transcoding, gaming, and other high-compute workloads with low latency requirements in the telecom environment.
The new 1U system is available with either redundant AC or DC Power Supply (1+1) options and has nine (9) 4cm fans to provide a robust cooling system that supports the extended temperature range. Also included are 2x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays and 2x 2.5" internal drive bays. The system provides for secure SNMP v3, IPv6, and IPMI for management.
"Supermicro is first-to-market with a 1U NEBS Level 3 V100 GPU accelerated server, a key enabler for the transition to 5G, with industry adoption of the most advanced applications and workloads found in AI/AR, and IoT," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. "We have already received strong market interest in this system, which complements our extensive GPU portfolio, including 2U, 4U, and 10U multi-GPU servers leveraging our and resource-saving architecture."
"The AI, HPC, data science, graphics, and 5G/telecommunications markets—from edge to core -- continue to grow and present unprecedented computational challenges," said Paresh Kharya Senior Director of Product Management for accelerated computing at NVIDIA. "The NVIDIA V100 GPU in the Supermicro NEBS Level 3 compliant system will enable more customers to leverage the performance and scalability required for these markets."
The criticality of NEBS Level 3 cannot be overstated for the growing market conversion from 4G to 5G, along with ever more complex and demanding applications coming to the edge. This new system extends the operating temperature to 55 °C and meets the shock and vibration, flame resistance, and other stringent testing to complete the GR-1089 and GR-63 suite of tests required for full NEBS Level 3 compliance. The server's foundation of 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI acceleration and Intel Optane persistent memory to utilize the NVIDIA GPUs to their fullest potential. This design allows mobile operators to upgrade their systems with higher-performance GPUs to accelerate voice and data traffic, as well as provide new edge applications and services, using servers that meet their rigorous reliability standards.
This industry-first Supermicro 1U NEBS L3 system joins an extensive portfolio of GPU systems that support demanding workloads, requiring GPU acceleration capabilities. In addition to the 1U system, Supermicro offers multiple GPU options, including 2, 4, 6, 10, 16, and 20 GPUs in 2U, 4U, and 10U form factors. The product line supports up to 56 CPU processor cores per server, 205W TDP CPUs, and 6TB DDR4-2933 MHz memory in 24 DIMMs. These servers give customers multiple options for NVMe, SAS, or SATA drives, providing maximum performance.
You can find out more information about the new 1U NEBS Level 3 GPU server and Supermicro's full lineup of 5G products and solutions at the BIG 5G Event September 22-24: https://tmt.knect365.com/big-5g-event/
Intel, the Intel logo, Xeon and Optane are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Learn more about the 1U NEBS L3 system.
Follow Supermicro on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to receive their latest news and announcements.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro (Nasdaq: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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

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

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


tass--2020-09-23--Volume of Hainan's actually used foreign investments in January-August reaches $387 mln

HAIKOU , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
The volume of Hainan 's actually used foreign investments for eight months of 2020 amounted to $ 387 million , which is by 33.13 % more than in the same period last year , reported Xinhua citing the provincial office of commerce .
In January-August , according to the ministry , 407 new enterprises with foreign capital were registered in the province .
The corresponding figure rose by 86.7 % year on year .
During this period , investors from 50 countries came to the Hainan Province .
The agency writes that foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the publication of the free trade port 's development program .
In June-August alone , 255 enterprises with foreign capital were set up in the province , which amounted to 62.65 % of the total figure for eight months of 2020 .
The largest increase in foreign investment was recorded in the cities of Haikou , Sanya and Qionghai .
The authorities presented a plan for the free trade port ’ s development on June , 1 .
In accordance with the plan , the Hainan province will be turned into a special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government intends in general to wrap up the creation of the free trade port on the island by 2025 : by this time the island should acquire a system to ensure free trade and investments .
By 2035 , the free trade port and its model will become more solid .
By this time , Hainan intends to ensure the freedom of trade and investments , trans-border movement of capital , people and shipping .

HAIKOU, September 23. /TASS/. The volume of Hainan's actually used foreign investments for eight months of 2020 amounted to $387 million, which is by 33.13% more than in the same period last year, reported Xinhua citing the provincial office of commerce.
In January-August, according to the ministry, 407 new enterprises with foreign capital were registered in the province. The corresponding figure rose by 86.7% year on year. During this period, investors from 50 countries came to the Hainan Province.
The agency writes that foreign investment began to increase particularly fast after the publication of the free trade port's development program. In June-August alone, 255 enterprises with foreign capital were set up in the province, which amounted to 62.65% of the total figure for eight months of 2020. The largest increase in foreign investment was recorded in the cities of Haikou, Sanya and Qionghai.
The authorities presented a plan for the free trade port’s development on June, 1. In accordance with the plan, the Hainan province will be turned into a special customs zone. The country’s government intends in general to wrap up the creation of the free trade port on the island by 2025: by this time the island should acquire a system to ensure free trade and investments.
By 2035, the free trade port and its model will become more solid. By this time, Hainan intends to ensure the freedom of trade and investments, trans-border movement of capital, people and shipping.


tass--2020-09-24--Putin to visit southern Russia Friday to attend key stage of Kavkaz-2020 drills

`` On September 25 , the Russian president will pay a working visit to the Southern Federal District where the key part of the strategic command and staff drills Kavkaz-2020 will take place at the Kapustin Yar testing range , '' the statement reads .
The Kavkaz-2020 drills , running from September 21-26 , led by Chief of the General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov , are underway in Russia ’ s Southern Military District and in the Black and Caspian Seas .
The exercise involves about 80,000 personnel , including officers from the Russian Emergencies Ministry and the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a multinational endeavor which includes up to 1,000 servicemen from Armenia , Belarus , China , Myanmar and Pakistan .
Representatives from Azerbaijan , Indonesia , Iran , Kazakhstan , Tajikistan and Sri Lanka are participating as observers , according to the Russian Defense Ministry .
In addition , Russia ’ s top brass said that roughly 250 tanks , up to 450 mechanized infantry fighting vehicles and APCs , as well as up to 200 artillery systems and multiple-launch rocket systems were set to be used in the exercise on firing grounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take part in activities in line with the 2011 Vienna Document of the Negotiations on Confidence-and Security-Building Measures .

"On September 25, the Russian president will pay a working visit to the Southern Federal District where the key part of the strategic command and staff drills Kavkaz-2020 will take place at the Kapustin Yar testing range," the statement reads.
The Kavkaz-2020 drills, running from September 21-26, led by Chief of the General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov, are underway in Russia’s Southern Military District and in the Black and Caspian Seas. The exercise involves about 80,000 personnel, including officers from the Russian Emergencies Ministry and the Russian National Guard. Furthermore, this is a multinational endeavor which includes up to 1,000 servicemen from Armenia, Belarus, China, Myanmar and Pakistan. Representatives from Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Sri Lanka are participating as observers, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. In addition, Russia’s top brass said that roughly 250 tanks, up to 450 mechanized infantry fighting vehicles and APCs, as well as up to 200 artillery systems and multiple-launch rocket systems were set to be used in the exercise on firing grounds. About 12,900 troops are going to take part in activities in line with the 2011 Vienna Document of the Negotiations on Confidence-and Security-Building Measures.


tass--2020-09-24--Soyuz MS-16 crew to return to Earth on October 22

MOSCOW , September 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner and US astronaut Chris Cassidy , who have been on the International Space Station since April 9 , will return to Earth on October 22 .
`` The council of chief designers has approved of the space rocket corporation Energia ’ s proposals < ... > for bringing a crew of three back to Earth on the Soyuz MS-16 spacecraft on October 22 , 2020 , '' the space rocket corporation Roscosmos said in a news release .
Also , the council approved of the preparations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spacecraft on October 14 to deliver a crew of three to the International Space Station .
The chief designers ’ council met in session at the head office of the space rocket corporation Energia on Thursday .
After the opening remarks by CEO Igor Ozar the council heard reports for launching the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft and completing the flight of Soyuz MS-16 .
Earlier , an inter-departmental commission issued recommendations for the main and stand-by crews to go ahead with pre-flight preparations at the Baikonur space center .
Roscosmos ’ Sergei Ryzhikov and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rubins are the main crew and Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr Dubrov , of Russia , and Mark Vande Hei , of the United States , the standby crew .
A final decision which crew will go on a space mission is to be made by a government commission at Baikonur several days before the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a rocket due on October 14 .

MOSCOW, September 24. /TASS/. Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner and US astronaut Chris Cassidy, who have been on the International Space Station since April 9, will return to Earth on October 22.
"The council of chief designers has approved of the space rocket corporation Energia’s proposals <...> for bringing a crew of three back to Earth on the Soyuz MS-16 spacecraft on October 22, 2020," the space rocket corporation Roscosmos said in a news release.
Also, the council approved of the preparations being made for launching the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft on October 14 to deliver a crew of three to the International Space Station.
The chief designers’ council met in session at the head office of the space rocket corporation Energia on Thursday. After the opening remarks by CEO Igor Ozar the council heard reports for launching the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft and completing the flight of Soyuz MS-16.
Earlier, an inter-departmental commission issued recommendations for the main and stand-by crews to go ahead with pre-flight preparations at the Baikonur space center. Roscosmos’ Sergei Ryzhikov and Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and NASA’s Kathleen Rubins are the main crew and Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr Dubrov, of Russia, and Mark Vande Hei, of the United States, the standby crew. A final decision which crew will go on a space mission is to be made by a government commission at Baikonur several days before the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a rocket due on October 14.


tass--2020-09-24--COVID-19 situation in Russia to improve due to introduced measures, says Putin

NOVO-OGARYOVO , September 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin is confident that the coronavirus situation in the country will continue to improve thanks to the measures undertaken by the authorities .
`` It is natural that after the vacation season in such city like Sevastopol the [ incidence ] of the coronavirus infection has increased a little like in many other regions .
It is understandable , due to summer season , when people interact rather closely , get together in large groups - the same is going on in the rest of the world , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with select regional leaders on Thursday .
`` I am confident that due to the measures implemented by us both on the federal level and on the regional level this situation will gradually improve , '' Putin stressed .
The President also noted that `` by itself [ the situation ] won ’ t improve , one needs to undertake the necessary steps and implement measures . ''
According to the latest statistics , over 32,126,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 982,000 deaths have been reported .
To date , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia , with 929,829 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 19,948 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, September 24. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin is confident that the coronavirus situation in the country will continue to improve thanks to the measures undertaken by the authorities.
"It is natural that after the vacation season in such city like Sevastopol the [incidence] of the coronavirus infection has increased a little like in many other regions. It is understandable, due to summer season, when people interact rather closely, get together in large groups - the same is going on in the rest of the world," the head of state said during a videoconference with select regional leaders on Thursday.
"I am confident that due to the measures implemented by us both on the federal level and on the regional level this situation will gradually improve," Putin stressed. The President also noted that "by itself [the situation] won’t improve, one needs to undertake the necessary steps and implement measures."
According to the latest statistics, over 32,126,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 982,000 deaths have been reported. To date, 1,128,836 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 929,829 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 19,948 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-24--All Russian regions receive trial batches of COVID-19 vaccine

`` All regions have received the first trial batches of the Gam-COVID-Vac vaccine ( Sputnik V ) for the prevention of the novel coronavirus infection developed by the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology , '' the message informs .
According to the federal information monitoring system , the vaccine is already being used in several Russian regions , with medical workers considered the priority .
According to the system , there are over 27,000 marked packages of the vaccine so far .
`` Their number is increasing , '' the press service informed .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country to register a coronavirus vaccine , which was named `` Sputnik V. '' Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko informed that the vaccine created by the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology had shown its effectiveness and safety on the outcomes of clinical trials .
It was created on a platform that had been used for the development of a number of other vaccines .
On August 15 , the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production .
The first batch of the vaccine was sent to @ @ @ @ @ @

"All regions have received the first trial batches of the Gam-COVID-Vac vaccine (Sputnik V) for the prevention of the novel coronavirus infection developed by the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology," the message informs.
According to the federal information monitoring system, the vaccine is already being used in several Russian regions, with medical workers considered the priority. According to the system, there are over 27,000 marked packages of the vaccine so far. "Their number is increasing," the press service informed.
On August 11, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, which was named "Sputnik V." Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko informed that the vaccine created by the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology had shown its effectiveness and safety on the outcomes of clinical trials. It was created on a platform that had been used for the development of a number of other vaccines. On August 15, the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production. The first batch of the vaccine was sent to Russian regions on September 12.


tass--2020-09-24--Putin unwilling to return to restrictions imposed in spring 2020

NOVO-OGARYOVO , September 24 .
/TASS/ .
It is necessary to keep the situation with the coronavirus spread in Russia under control as the return to restrictive measures imposed this spring would be highly undesirable , President Vladimir Putin said at an online meeting with newly-elected governors on Thursday .
`` Strict restrictions are being imposed again '' in certain countries , `` manufactures are being closed and so on , '' Putin said .
`` The situation [ in Russia ] is slightly better , indeed , though it is slightly better only because required measures are being taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he noted .
`` It would be highly , highly undesirable to return to restrictive measures that were imposed this spring , which is why testing should necessarily be ramped up , current requirements should be observed and a dialogue with people should be carried on , '' the president emphasized .
The fight against the coronavirus infection is not over yet , the president stated , adding that special attention should be paid to risk groups .
`` The work related to fighting [ COVID-19 ] , the epidemic , is far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can not allow for one problem to overlap another one , no matter what .
Here , of course , special attention should be paid to risk groups , '' he said .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, September 24. /TASS/. It is necessary to keep the situation with the coronavirus spread in Russia under control as the return to restrictive measures imposed this spring would be highly undesirable, President Vladimir Putin said at an online meeting with newly-elected governors on Thursday.
"Strict restrictions are being imposed again" in certain countries, "manufactures are being closed and so on," Putin said. "The situation [in Russia] is slightly better, indeed, though it is slightly better only because required measures are being taken in due time and efficiently," he noted.
"It would be highly, highly undesirable to return to restrictive measures that were imposed this spring, which is why testing should necessarily be ramped up, current requirements should be observed and a dialogue with people should be carried on," the president emphasized.
The fight against the coronavirus infection is not over yet, the president stated, adding that special attention should be paid to risk groups.
"The work related to fighting [COVID-19], the epidemic, is far from being complete. That is why we cannot allow for one problem to overlap another one, no matter what. Here, of course, special attention should be paid to risk groups," he said.


tass--2020-09-24--Soyuz MS-17 crew to return to Earth on April 9, 2021

MOSCOW , September 24 .
/TASS/ .
The crew of the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft , scheduled to leave for the @ @ @ @ @ ) on October 14 , will be brough back to Earth on April 9 , @ @ @ @ @ s commander , Sergei Ryzhikov , told a news conference on Thursday .
`` Under @ @ @ @ @ of our mission is 177 days .
We are to be back on April 9 @ @ @ @ @ changes , '' he said .
During the space mission the Ryzhikov-led crew is to @ @ @ @ @ for systems maintenance and readying a new airlock for future spacewalks , and the other @ @ @ @ @ docking with the multifunctional laboratory module Nauka .
Earlier , Roscosmos said the space expedition @ @ @ @ @ The new expedition is to go into space on a Soyuz-2.1a rocket .
Roscosmos ’ @ @ @ @ @ and NASA ’ s Kathleen Rubins are the main crew and Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr @ @ @ @ @ and Mark Vande Hei , of the United States , the standby crew .

MOSCOW, September 24. /TASS/. The crew of the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft, scheduled to leave for the International Space Station (ISS) on October 14, will be brough back to Earth on April 9, 2021, the crew’s commander, Sergei Ryzhikov, told a news conference on Thursday.
"Under the current plan the duration of our mission is 177 days. We are to be back on April 9 next year, if nothing changes," he said.
During the space mission the Ryzhikov-led crew is to make two spacewalks: one for systems maintenance and readying a new airlock for future spacewalks, and the other, to make preparations for docking with the multifunctional laboratory module Nauka.
Earlier, Roscosmos said the space expedition will last 186 days.
The new expedition is to go into space on a Soyuz-2.1a rocket. Roscosmos’ Sergei Ryzhikov and Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and NASA’s Kathleen Rubins are the main crew and Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr Dubrov, of Russia, and Mark Vande Hei, of the United States, the standby crew.


tass--2020-09-24--Bulgarian prime minister backs decision to expel Russian diplomats

SOFIA , September 24./TASS/ .
Bulgaria ’ s intelligence services and the public prosecutor ’ s office have collected enough data to accuse Russian diplomats of espionage and expel them from the country , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Thursday .
The prime minister came out with this statement on Thursday after the Russian Embassy in Sofia slammed this decision as unfounded .
According to Boyko Borisov , he warned that `` there are certain things that are inadmissible on the territory of Bulgaria , and everyone trying to engage in espionage will be duly checked and expelled , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Agency for National Security and the prosecutor ’ s office had enough grounds for these moves , '' the prime minister told a briefing , and the video of the event has been uploaded to his Facebook page .
On Wednesday , the Bulgarian Prosecutor ’ s Office accused two employees from the Russian trade mission of espionage .
The authorities insisted that the two had been engaged in alleged spying activities in Bulgaria since 2016 , supposedly collecting data on plans to upgrade the Bulgarian army and maintain the technical readiness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ministry declared the two personae non gratae , giving them 72 hours to leave the country .
The Russian Embassy castigated the expulsion as baseless , emphasizing that no evidence had been furnished to confirm any sort of activity incompatible with their status .
On Thursday , the Russian Foreign Ministry deplored the Bulgarian move .
`` We express regret over the decision by Sofia to declare employees of the Russian trade mission in Bulgaria as personae non gratae based on far-fetched accusations , '' the ministry stressed .
`` We see this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian-Bulgarian cooperation , '' the ministry specified .
Tit-for-tat measures will be announced later , Russia ’ s foreign office promised .

SOFIA, September 24./TASS/. Bulgaria’s intelligence services and the public prosecutor’s office have collected enough data to accuse Russian diplomats of espionage and expel them from the country, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Thursday.
The prime minister came out with this statement on Thursday after the Russian Embassy in Sofia slammed this decision as unfounded. According to Boyko Borisov, he warned that "there are certain things that are inadmissible on the territory of Bulgaria, and everyone trying to engage in espionage will be duly checked and expelled," from the country.
"The State Agency for National Security and the prosecutor’s office had enough grounds for these moves," the prime minister told a briefing, and the video of the event has been uploaded to his Facebook page.
On Wednesday, the Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office accused two employees from the Russian trade mission of espionage. The authorities insisted that the two had been engaged in alleged spying activities in Bulgaria since 2016, supposedly collecting data on plans to upgrade the Bulgarian army and maintain the technical readiness of military hardware. The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry declared the two personae non gratae, giving them 72 hours to leave the country.
The Russian Embassy castigated the expulsion as baseless, emphasizing that no evidence had been furnished to confirm any sort of activity incompatible with their status.
On Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry deplored the Bulgarian move. "We express regret over the decision by Sofia to declare employees of the Russian trade mission in Bulgaria as personae non gratae based on far-fetched accusations," the ministry stressed. "We see this as a deliberate attempt to damage constructive Russian-Bulgarian cooperation," the ministry specified.
Tit-for-tat measures will be announced later, Russia’s foreign office promised.


tass--2020-09-24--Avifavir coronavirus drug to cost $104

Avifavir coronavirus drug to cost $104

`` Our price will be about eight thousand rubles , '' Dmitriev said .
The drug price will be approximately @ @ @ @ @ counterparts , he noted .
MOSCOW , September 24 .
/TASS/ .
The Avifavir coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ be about 8,000 rubles ( $ 103.9 ) , being approximately 30 % lower than @ @ @ @ @ , chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) Kirill Dmitriev said @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
`` We believe the price set for several counterparts - 12,000 rubles ( @ @ @ @ @ very high price .
We deliberately delayed our pharmacies reach to present a more reasonable @ @ @ @ @ .
The pharmaceutical price can be lowered later on , the chief executive said .
@ @ @ @ @ on its inclusion into the Essential Drugs List .
The drug is available free of @ @ @ @ @ he noted .
Avifavir received a marketing authorization of the Russian Ministry of Healthcare in @ @ @ @ @ world ’ s first pharmaceutical on Favipiravir base approved for COVID-19 treatment .

"Our price will be about eight thousand rubles," Dmitriev said. The drug price will be approximately 30% lower than for counterparts, he noted.
MOSCOW, September 24. /TASS/. The Avifavir coronavirus drug price in pharmacies will be about 8,000 rubles ($103.9), being approximately 30% lower than the price of foreign counterparts, chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev said at a press conference on Thursday.
"We believe the price set for several counterparts - 12,000 rubles ($155.7) is a very high price. We deliberately delayed our pharmacies reach to present a more reasonable price," Dmitriev added.
The pharmaceutical price can be lowered later on, the chief executive said. The Fund will also work on its inclusion into the Essential Drugs List. The drug is available free of charge in Russian hospitals, he noted.
Avifavir received a marketing authorization of the Russian Ministry of Healthcare in May 2020 and became the world’s first pharmaceutical on Favipiravir base approved for COVID-19 treatment.


tass--2020-09-24--Russia slams EP resolution as attempt to meddle in domestic affairs

MOSCOW , September 24 .
/TASS/ .
The European Parliament ’ s resolution on the situation in Russia and the poisoning of blogger Alexey Navalny is a blatant attempt to meddle in domestic affairs and influence political processes , Ilya Timokhov , deputy director of the Russian Foreign Ministry ’ s Information and Press Department , said on Thursday .
`` We believe that the conclusions are quite obvious .
It ’ s difficult to imagine more blatant attempts of interfering in the country ’ s domestic affairs and influencing our internal political processes , '' the diplomat told a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporary commission on protecting state sovereignty and preventing meddling in Russia ’ s domestic affairs .
On September 17 , the European Parliament passed a resolution suggesting that the EU bodies should develop `` a new comprehensive strategy , which will be conditional on further developments in the area of democracy '' and demand that Russia repeal the recently approved constitutional amendments .
The EP believes that all this should become a response to the incident with Navalny , which should be investigated at the international level .
This resolution is non-binding .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk .
He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital .
On September 2 , Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny ’ s test samples , German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident .

MOSCOW, September 24. /TASS/. The European Parliament’s resolution on the situation in Russia and the poisoning of blogger Alexey Navalny is a blatant attempt to meddle in domestic affairs and influence political processes, Ilya Timokhov, deputy director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Information and Press Department, said on Thursday.
"We believe that the conclusions are quite obvious. It’s difficult to imagine more blatant attempts of interfering in the country’s domestic affairs and influencing our internal political processes," the diplomat told a meeting of the Federation Council’s temporary commission on protecting state sovereignty and preventing meddling in Russia’s domestic affairs.
On September 17, the European Parliament passed a resolution suggesting that the EU bodies should develop "a new comprehensive strategy, which will be conditional on further developments in the area of democracy" and demand that Russia repeal the recently approved constitutional amendments. The EP believes that all this should become a response to the incident with Navalny, which should be investigated at the international level. This resolution is non-binding.
Navalny case
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.
On September 2, Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples, German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident.


tass--2020-09-24--Kremlin did not submit Putin’s nomination for Nobel Peace Prize, spokesman says

MOSCOW , September 24 .
/TASS/ .
The Kremlin did not nominate Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Nobel Peace @ @ @ @ @ Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday .
`` You all know that completely different people @ @ @ @ @ , this is an initiative of those submitting the nomination .
In this case , @ @ @ @ @ by ] the aforementioned writer , '' the spokesman said , commenting on the nomination @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If this decision is made ( to award Putin the prize - TASS @ @ @ @ @ not , it ’ s no problem as well , '' Peskov said .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ public figures led by writer Sergey Komkov informed that they had submitted Vladimir Putin ’ @ @ @ @ @ Peace Prize .
They sent the nomination to Oslo on September 10 .

MOSCOW, September 24. /TASS/. The Kremlin did not nominate Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Nobel Peace Prize, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.
"You all know that completely different people are nominated for this award, this is an initiative of those submitting the nomination. In this case, [the nomination was submitted by] the aforementioned writer," the spokesman said, commenting on the nomination submitted by writer Sergey Komkov.
"If this decision is made (to award Putin the prize - TASS) - great, if not, it’s no problem as well," Peskov said.
Earlier, a group of Russian public figures led by writer Sergey Komkov informed that they had submitted Vladimir Putin’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. They sent the nomination to Oslo on September 10.