tass--2020-07-23--US Dems’ move against Russia’s G7 participation intended to win political score - diplomat

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The resolution of the US democratic senators against Russia ’ s participation in G7 events is an attempt to win political score on Russophobia , Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday .
`` The initiative of the Democratic senators on the resolution against Russia ’ s participation in G7 events barely has any practical effect on our interests .
It is just another attempt to use the Russian factor in internal US political fights , to win political score over Russophobia and so forth .
I think , they simply take advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in international agenda and come up with whatever they want , and do not even bother to justify the disproportion of such steps and basically their absurdity , '' the diplomat said .
Zakharova reminded Moscow position regarding US President Donald Trump ’ s proposal to hold an extended G7 meeting with participation of Russia and a number of other countries .
`` We already commented on this story in early June .
We believe that in the emerging polycentric system of international relations , a search for solution of global political and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foundation of inclusion .
The time for such elite clubs is over .
It is obvious that no serious discussion on the most important global problems could be imagined without China ’ s participation , '' she said .
Russia is certain , the diplomat underscored , that `` such mechanisms of global control as G20 , which includes the leading centers of economic growth and political influence , as well as the BRICS , the Shanghai Cooperation Organization , the Eurasian Economic Union , are more fitting for the spirit of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in abovementioned associations ] is based on principles of collegiality , mutual respect of interests , attention to civilizational , cultural specifics of member states , '' Zakharova concluded .
Earlier , Trump announced his plans to postpone the G7 summit from late June to September and to invite Russia , Australia , India and South Korea to the meeting .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The resolution of the US democratic senators against Russia’s participation in G7 events is an attempt to win political score on Russophobia, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.
"The initiative of the Democratic senators on the resolution against Russia’s participation in G7 events barely has any practical effect on our interests. It is just another attempt to use the Russian factor in internal US political fights, to win political score over Russophobia and so forth. I think, they simply take advantage of the US electorate’s naivete in international agenda and come up with whatever they want, and do not even bother to justify the disproportion of such steps and basically their absurdity," the diplomat said.
Zakharova reminded Moscow position regarding US President Donald Trump’s proposal to hold an extended G7 meeting with participation of Russia and a number of other countries.
"We already commented on this story in early June. We believe that in the emerging polycentric system of international relations, a search for solution of global political and economic problems can happen only on the foundation of inclusion. The time for such elite clubs is over. It is obvious that no serious discussion on the most important global problems could be imagined without China’s participation," she said.
Russia is certain, the diplomat underscored, that "such mechanisms of global control as G20, which includes the leading centers of economic growth and political influence, as well as the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union, are more fitting for the spirit of time."
"The work there [in abovementioned associations] is based on principles of collegiality, mutual respect of interests, attention to civilizational, cultural specifics of member states," Zakharova concluded.
Earlier, Trump announced his plans to postpone the G7 summit from late June to September and to invite Russia, Australia, India and South Korea to the meeting.


tass--2020-07-23--Moscow court refuses to block YouTube in Russia on the suit of Ontarget company

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Moscow city court have partially upheld the lawsuit of the Ontarget company , a Russian developer of HR-tests , against Google , but rejected the claim to block YouTube service in Russia , a TASS correspondent reported from the courtroom .
`` [ Herewith the court rules ] to partially satisfy [ the lawsuit ] and to charge 6,000 rubles ( $ 84 ) of administrative fee and 30,900 rubles ( $ 439 ) for notary services , '' the judge announced .
The court also ordered the defendant , Google , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The decision has not entered into force and can be appealed by the parties .
Before the start of the trial , the defendant asked the court to postpone the consideration of the case to the arbitration court , but the court saw no reason for this .
`` I don ’ t understand why the defendant could not have removed the video while you were in the jury room , '' the plaintiff 's representative noted .
`` Six months have passed since the content was posted on the internet , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unscrupulous .
During the trial , the plaintiff supported the claims in court in full , and the defendant , in turn , did not recognize the claims .
`` One third of all Internet users in the world use the YouTube service , which has 1 billion views per day around the world , '' a Google spokesman said , motivating a request that blocking the service was inappropriate .
During the investigation of the evidence , the video on the YouTube portal was not available , however , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was still available on the hosting , which was confirmed by a notary .
The third party , represented by an official of Russian telecommunications and mass media watchdog Roskomnadzor and Andrey Kurash , who posted the controversial material , did not attend the hearing , asking to consider the claim without them .
On Thursday , the Moscow City Court considered the lawsuit of LLC Ontarget against LLC Google .
The plaintiff asked to restrict access to the site https : //www.youtube.com on an ongoing basis in connection with the repeated and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s claim deals with protection of exclusive rights to scientific materials : Five batteries of tests of abilities , Information analysis , Information interpretation , Working with clients , Working with information , Following instructions posted on YouTube .
In addition , the plaintiff asked to recover from the defendant monetary compensation in the amount of 10 mln rubles ( $ 140,476 ) ( compensation for violation of the exclusive right in the form of lost profits ) , as well as payment of court costs and state fees in the total amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
In 2018 , the Moscow City Court upheld the Ontarget lawsuit against YouTube , in which the Russian company demanded to the service to block copyright-infringing publications .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The Moscow city court have partially upheld the lawsuit of the Ontarget company, a Russian developer of HR-tests, against Google, but rejected the claim to block YouTube service in Russia, a TASS correspondent reported from the courtroom.
"[Herewith the court rules] to partially satisfy [the lawsuit] and to charge 6,000 rubles ($84) of administrative fee and 30,900 rubles ($439) for notary services," the judge announced.
The court also ordered the defendant, Google, to stop accessing the disputed video. The decision has not entered into force and can be appealed by the parties.
Before the start of the trial, the defendant asked the court to postpone the consideration of the case to the arbitration court, but the court saw no reason for this.
"I don’t understand why the defendant could not have removed the video while you were in the jury room," the plaintiff's representative noted.
"Six months have passed since the content was posted on the internet," the plaintiff called the defendant's behavior unscrupulous.
During the trial, the plaintiff supported the claims in court in full, and the defendant, in turn, did not recognize the claims.
"One third of all Internet users in the world use the YouTube service, which has 1 billion views per day around the world," a Google spokesman said, motivating a request that blocking the service was inappropriate.
During the investigation of the evidence, the video on the YouTube portal was not available, however, according to the plaintiff, on Thursday morning, it was still available on the hosting, which was confirmed by a notary. The third party, represented by an official of Russian telecommunications and mass media watchdog Roskomnadzor and Andrey Kurash, who posted the controversial material, did not attend the hearing, asking to consider the claim without them.
About claim
On Thursday, the Moscow City Court considered the lawsuit of LLC Ontarget against LLC Google. The plaintiff asked to restrict access to the site https://www.youtube.com on an ongoing basis in connection with the repeated and unlawful posting of information.
Ontarget’s claim deals with protection of exclusive rights to scientific materials: Five batteries of tests of abilities, Information analysis, Information interpretation, Working with clients, Working with information, Following instructions posted on YouTube.
In addition, the plaintiff asked to recover from the defendant monetary compensation in the amount of 10 mln rubles ($140,476) (compensation for violation of the exclusive right in the form of lost profits), as well as payment of court costs and state fees in the total amount of about 100,000 rubles ($1,404).
In 2018, the Moscow City Court upheld the Ontarget lawsuit against YouTube, in which the Russian company demanded to the service to block copyright-infringing publications.


tass--2020-07-23--Lavrov meets with representatives of Armenian, Azerbaijani communities in Russia

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with representatives of the Armenian @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , focusing on their part in ensuring inter-ethnic peace in the country , @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
`` They discussed the role of the Azerbaijani and Armenian communities @ @ @ @ @ cohesion in the Russian Federation in accordance with the current legislation .
They noted the @ @ @ @ @ educational work aimed at preventing and eradicating violations of ethnic rights of the Russian citizens @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with representatives of the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in Russia on Thursday, focusing on their part in ensuring inter-ethnic peace in the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"They discussed the role of the Azerbaijani and Armenian communities in maintaining inter-ethnic peace and cohesion in the Russian Federation in accordance with the current legislation. They noted the importance of joint explanatory and educational work aimed at preventing and eradicating violations of ethnic rights of the Russian citizens," the statement says.


tass--2020-07-23--Northern Fleet, Russian Geographic Society prepare for Arctic expedition

MURMANSK , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Northern Fleet jointly with the Russian Geographic Society ( RGO ) formed teams for a complex expedition to Arctic islands of Novaya Zemlya , to Taimyr and Chukotka , the Fleet ’ s press service said .
`` A group from the Russian Geographic Society has come aboard the Ilya Muromets icebreaker , '' the press service said .
`` The group will soon participate in the Northern Fleet ’ s complex expedition to the Arctic .
Thus , we have finalized formation of expedition teams . ''
According to the press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams will go to Novaya Zemlya ’ s Severny Island and to continental shores of northern seas , including on the Taimyr Peninsula and Chukotka ( the Chukchi Peninsula ) .
Complex studies of Arctic archipelagoes began in 2018 at the initiative of the Navy ’ s Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov , the then Commander of the Northern Fleet .
The initiative was supported by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and by the Russian Geographic Society .
The first expedition went to the Novaya Zemlya Archipelago , and the second , in 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

MURMANSK, July 23. /TASS/. The Northern Fleet jointly with the Russian Geographic Society (RGO) formed teams for a complex expedition to Arctic islands of Novaya Zemlya, to Taimyr and Chukotka, the Fleet’s press service said.
"A group from the Russian Geographic Society has come aboard the Ilya Muromets icebreaker," the press service said. "The group will soon participate in the Northern Fleet’s complex expedition to the Arctic. Thus, we have finalized formation of expedition teams."
According to the press service, the expedition’s two teams will go to Novaya Zemlya’s Severny Island and to continental shores of northern seas, including on the Taimyr Peninsula and Chukotka (the Chukchi Peninsula).
Complex studies of Arctic archipelagoes began in 2018 at the initiative of the Navy’s Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, the then Commander of the Northern Fleet. The initiative was supported by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and by the Russian Geographic Society. The first expedition went to the Novaya Zemlya Archipelago, and the second, in 2019, - to the Franz Josef Land Archipelago.


tass--2020-07-23--Sanctions against Kadyrov fall in line with US’s anti-Russian course, says diplomat

`` It looks like a yet another attempt to justify the allocation of budget funds to the US foreign policy agency for payments for an entire mass of specialists on digging any Russophobic information .
In this case , it is about our country , and in general - [ information ] on citizens of all undesirable coluntries , '' she said .
`` It all fits into the course towards our country : containment , violation of the international law , based on self-imposed title of ‘ exceptional ’ country . ''
MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of Russia ’ s Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov fit into Washington ’ s anti-Russian course , Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday .
On July 20 , the US State Department announced visa sanctions against Kadyrov .
The sanctions have been imposed in compliance with a law that forbids entry to the people , who the US authorities consider involved in corruption and violation of human rights .
Besides the head of Chechnya , restrictions also cover Kadyrov ’ s spouse Medni and his daughters , Ayshat and Khadijat .
Commenting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kadyrov ’ s relatives , Zakharova noted : `` We would like to ask a well expected question : how exactly Ramzan Kadyrov ’ s relatives are involved in the alleged violations ?
It is absolutely unclear . ''
The diplomat called allegations against head of Chechnya and his family contrived .
`` What do his relatives have to do with this ?
Especially since proof and evidence is completely absent , '' she noted .

"It looks like a yet another attempt to justify the allocation of budget funds to the US foreign policy agency for payments for an entire mass of specialists on digging any Russophobic information. In this case, it is about our country, and in general - [information] on citizens of all undesirable coluntries," she said. "It all fits into the course towards our country: containment, violation of the international law, based on self-imposed title of ‘exceptional’ country."
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. US State Department’s sanctions against head of Russia’s Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov fit into Washington’s anti-Russian course, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.
On July 20, the US State Department announced visa sanctions against Kadyrov. The sanctions have been imposed in compliance with a law that forbids entry to the people, who the US authorities consider involved in corruption and violation of human rights. Besides the head of Chechnya, restrictions also cover Kadyrov’s spouse Medni and his daughters, Ayshat and Khadijat.
Commenting on the fact that the sanctions also cover Kadyrov’s relatives, Zakharova noted: "We would like to ask a well expected question: how exactly Ramzan Kadyrov’s relatives are involved in the alleged violations? It is absolutely unclear."
The diplomat called allegations against head of Chechnya and his family contrived.
"What do his relatives have to do with this? Especially since proof and evidence is completely absent," she noted.


tass--2020-07-23--US refuses to provide full list of Russian prisoners, says diplomat

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
US State Department ignores Russian requests to provide a full list of Russian @ @ @ @ @ US territory , Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday .
`` The situation @ @ @ @ @ concerns : the US authorities deliberately avoid obligations , laid upon them by the bilateral @ @ @ @ @ Those are unconditional obligations to inform Russian consular officials about apprehension of arrest of a @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` The Foreign Ministry ’ s requests for the Department of State to @ @ @ @ @ of Russian citizens in US custody are traditionally left without response .
According to Zakharova @ @ @ @ @ changes regarding Russian citizens , detained in other countries .
In particular , one Russian @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijan , prison terms for 21 other Russians were shortened .
`` Most foreign agencies @ @ @ @ @ spike of complaints regarding custody conditions , in particular - in regards to compliance with @ @ @ @ @ , '' the diplomat said .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. US State Department ignores Russian requests to provide a full list of Russian citizens in custody on the US territory, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.
"The situation in the US causes special concerns: the US authorities deliberately avoid obligations, laid upon them by the bilateral Consular Convention of 1964. Those are unconditional obligations to inform Russian consular officials about apprehension of arrest of a Russian citizen," Zakharova said. "The Foreign Ministry’s requests for the Department of State to provide a full named list of Russian citizens in US custody are traditionally left without response.
According to Zakharova, there are certain positive changes regarding Russian citizens, detained in other countries. In particular, one Russian national was recently pardoned in Azerbaijan, prison terms for 21 other Russians were shortened.
"Most foreign agencies note the absence of any spike of complaints regarding custody conditions, in particular - in regards to compliance with sanitary norms of medical aid," the diplomat said.


tass--2020-07-23--Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with Progress MS-15 resupply ship blasts off from Baikonur

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
A Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with a Progress MS-15 resupply ship blasted off from the Baikonur spaceport towards the International Space Station ( ISS ) , Russia ’ s State Space Corporation Roscosmos announced in its live broadcast on Thursday .
This is the second launch of the Russian freighter to the International Space Station in 2020 and Russia ’ s first summer launch this year .
In about nine minutes after the lift-off , the space freighter was delivered into orbit .
The Progress MS-15 will approach the orbital outpost using an ultra-short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dock to the Pirs module of the space station ’ s Russian segment after two orbits ( in three hours and 21 minutes ) .
The docking operation is expected to proceed in the automated mode under the control of specialists of Russia ’ s Flight Control Center from Earth and ISS cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner from outer space .
The Progress MS-15 is due to deliver about 2.6 tonnes of supplies to the orbital outpost , including tanks with water and oxygen cylinders , fuel for the refueling system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hygienic items , clothing , medicines and standard foot rations .
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the possibility of postponing two space launches on July 23 and 30 over the pandemic was not considered .
The Baikonur spaceport continued operating in the normal mode , despite tighter restrictions in the nearby town of the same name over the pandemic .
The Roscosmos head personally attended the launch of the Progress MS-15 resupply ship at the Baikonur spaceport .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. A Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with a Progress MS-15 resupply ship blasted off from the Baikonur spaceport towards the International Space Station (ISS), Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos announced in its live broadcast on Thursday.
This is the second launch of the Russian freighter to the International Space Station in 2020 and Russia’s first summer launch this year.
In about nine minutes after the lift-off, the space freighter was delivered into orbit. The Progress MS-15 will approach the orbital outpost using an ultra-short scheme: the resupply ship is scheduled to dock to the Pirs module of the space station’s Russian segment after two orbits (in three hours and 21 minutes).
The docking operation is expected to proceed in the automated mode under the control of specialists of Russia’s Flight Control Center from Earth and ISS cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner from outer space.
The Progress MS-15 is due to deliver about 2.6 tonnes of supplies to the orbital outpost, including tanks with water and oxygen cylinders, fuel for the refueling system, kits for space experiments, sanitary and hygienic items, clothing, medicines and standard foot rations.
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the possibility of postponing two space launches on July 23 and 30 over the pandemic was not considered. The Baikonur spaceport continued operating in the normal mode, despite tighter restrictions in the nearby town of the same name over the pandemic. The Roscosmos head personally attended the launch of the Progress MS-15 resupply ship at the Baikonur spaceport.


tass--2020-07-23--Moscow has no plans to re-impose coronavirus restrictions, says mayor

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow authorities do not plan to re-impose lockdown measures in the Russian capital @ @ @ @ @ said in a televised interview with Rossiya ’ 24 channel on Thursday .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ any quarantine measures starting either on 15 or other dates .
It will depend on @ @ @ @ @ As of now , the situation in Moscow is quite calm , '' Sobyanin said @ @ @ @ @ Moscow lifted restrictions on dental services and reopened libraries , museums and zoos .
On @ @ @ @ @ , cafes and restaurants reopened along with kindergartens and social protection services .
Nevertheless , @ @ @ @ @ in public places remains mandatory .
To date , 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed @ @ @ @ @ patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities @ @ @ @ @ Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus @ @

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Moscow authorities do not plan to re-impose lockdown measures in the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a televised interview with Rossiya’24 channel on Thursday.
"We are not planning to re-impose any quarantine measures starting either on 15 or other dates. It will depend on circumstances and the situation. As of now, the situation in Moscow is quite calm," Sobyanin said.
On June 16, Moscow lifted restrictions on dental services and reopened libraries, museums and zoos. On June 23, sports centers, cafes and restaurants reopened along with kindergartens and social protection services. Nevertheless, wearing face coverings and gloves in public places remains mandatory.
To date, 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-23--Plague cases in Mongolia are unrelated, not an outbreak, expert says

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Several cases of bubonic plague recorded in Mongolia are not interrelated , do not represent an outbreak of the disease and are a usual occurrence for this region , Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Pirogov Medical University of the Russian Healthcare Ministry , professor Vladimir Nikiforov told journalists .
`` Two unrelated cases with three people infected - this is not an outbreak !
For Mongolia this is a usual occurrence , they 've always had and will have the plague in this region , every year several incidences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it perfectly well .
All anti-epidemic measures were undertaken in the region adjacent to the border [ with Russia ] : the ban on hunting marmots was announced , the local population was inoculated , '' as he is quoted by the press service of the Russian Healthcare Ministry .
The professor explained that plague may be contracted either through an infected flea bite or through skin wounds and scratches while carving the infected dead rodent .
`` The pathogen dies with food processing ( boiling , frying the meat ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed from human to human , '' the expert stressed .
He also added that the plague is treated with antibiotics and the pathogenetic therapeutic complex .
That is why today this is an absolutely treatable illness , unless the treatment was started late and the patient has already developed toxico-infectious shock .
`` There is an anti-plague vaccine but the most important thing is to avoid contact with sick animals .
In this particular case - not to hunt marmots in the regions endemic for plague , specifically here in Russia this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Region , '' he concluded .
Earlier in Mongolia several cases of bubonic plague were registered , on July 14 , the death of a 15-year-old was reported in Govi-Altai aimag ( province ) in the south-west of the country .
According to the Mongolian authorities , a couple of days prior to this , the young man and his friends had eaten a dish made with meat of a tarbagan - a Mongolian marmot which is often the carrier of this disease .
In turn , the Federal Service for Surveillance on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it is monitoring and controlling the plague situation , including bubonic plague and other infectious diseases on the territories bordering Russia .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Several cases of bubonic plague recorded in Mongolia are not interrelated, do not represent an outbreak of the disease and are a usual occurrence for this region, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Pirogov Medical University of the Russian Healthcare Ministry, professor Vladimir Nikiforov told journalists.
"Two unrelated cases with three people infected - this is not an outbreak! For Mongolia this is a usual occurrence, they've always had and will have the plague in this region, every year several incidences of plague are registered, we know it perfectly well. All anti-epidemic measures were undertaken in the region adjacent to the border [with Russia]: the ban on hunting marmots was announced, the local population was inoculated," as he is quoted by the press service of the Russian Healthcare Ministry.
The professor explained that plague may be contracted either through an infected flea bite or through skin wounds and scratches while carving the infected dead rodent. "The pathogen dies with food processing (boiling, frying the meat). The bubonic form of the plague is not passed from human to human," the expert stressed.
He also added that the plague is treated with antibiotics and the pathogenetic therapeutic complex. That is why today this is an absolutely treatable illness, unless the treatment was started late and the patient has already developed toxico-infectious shock. "There is an anti-plague vaccine but the most important thing is to avoid contact with sick animals. In this particular case - not to hunt marmots in the regions endemic for plague, specifically here in Russia this includes the Altay Region and the Transbaikal Region," he concluded.
Earlier in Mongolia several cases of bubonic plague were registered, on July 14, the death of a 15-year-old was reported in Govi-Altai aimag (province) in the south-west of the country. According to the Mongolian authorities, a couple of days prior to this, the young man and his friends had eaten a dish made with meat of a tarbagan - a Mongolian marmot which is often the carrier of this disease.
In turn, the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported that it is monitoring and controlling the plague situation, including bubonic plague and other infectious diseases on the territories bordering Russia.


tass--2020-07-23--Over 10,000 troops participating in large-scale tactical drills in Russia’s south

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Over 10,000 troops are involved in large-scale tactical drills running in Russia ’ s south , the press office of the Southern Military District reported on Thursday .
`` Over 10,000 personnel of the Southern Military District are participating in force-on-force battalion-level tactical drills simultaneously running in eleven regions in Russia ’ s south and the Trans-Caucasus region , '' the press office said in a statement .
The motor rifle , armored and artillery units are accomplishing combat training assignments with a live-fire exercise at all-arms practice grounds of the Astrakhan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Republics of Dagestan , North Ossetia , Adygea and Chechnya , in Crimea and at the Southern Military District ’ s bases in Abkhazia and South Ossetia .
The drills also involve engineering , radiological , chemical and biological protection and medical troops , electronic warfare units , air defense , reconnaissance and other forces .
Aircraft and helicopters of the Southern Military District ’ s Air Force and Air Defense Army are providing fire support for the troops and promptly delivering the personnel , the statement says .
The troops will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Msta-S , Gvozdika and Akatsiya self-propelled artillery guns , Tyulpan and Malka heavy mortars .
The reconnaissance/fire groups involve T-72B3 , T-90 tanks and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles .
The command center will provide video control from all the places of the drills in real time , the press office specified .
A decision on continuing ten battalion-level and thirteen tactical drills that kicked off during a surprise combat readiness check was made by Southern Military District Commander Army General Alexander Dvornikov .
Overall , the Southern Military District is set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 10 special drills in the summer training period .
The snap combat readiness check of the troops of the Southern and Western Military Districts , marine infantry of the Northern and Pacific Fleets , some units of central subordination and the Airborne Force was held on July 17 - 21 on order of Russia ’ s Supreme Commander-in-Chief President Vladimir Putin .
The surprise combat readiness check involved about 150,000 troops , around 400 aircraft , over 26,000 items of armament , military and special hardware and over 100 warships and support @ @

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Over 10,000 troops are involved in large-scale tactical drills running in Russia’s south, the press office of the Southern Military District reported on Thursday.
"Over 10,000 personnel of the Southern Military District are participating in force-on-force battalion-level tactical drills simultaneously running in eleven regions in Russia’s south and the Trans-Caucasus region," the press office said in a statement.
The motor rifle, armored and artillery units are accomplishing combat training assignments with a live-fire exercise at all-arms practice grounds of the Astrakhan, Volgograd, Rostov and Stavropol Regions, the Republics of Dagestan, North Ossetia, Adygea and Chechnya, in Crimea and at the Southern Military District’s bases in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The drills also involve engineering, radiological, chemical and biological protection and medical troops, electronic warfare units, air defense, reconnaissance and other forces. Aircraft and helicopters of the Southern Military District’s Air Force and Air Defense Army are providing fire support for the troops and promptly delivering the personnel, the statement says.
The troops will live-fire Tornado and Grad multiple rocket launchers, Msta-S, Gvozdika and Akatsiya self-propelled artillery guns, Tyulpan and Malka heavy mortars. The reconnaissance/fire groups involve T-72B3, T-90 tanks and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles. The command center will provide video control from all the places of the drills in real time, the press office specified.
A decision on continuing ten battalion-level and thirteen tactical drills that kicked off during a surprise combat readiness check was made by Southern Military District Commander Army General Alexander Dvornikov.
Overall, the Southern Military District is set to hold over 20 battalion-level tactical and more than 10 special drills in the summer training period.
The snap combat readiness check of the troops of the Southern and Western Military Districts, marine infantry of the Northern and Pacific Fleets, some units of central subordination and the Airborne Force was held on July 17 - 21 on order of Russia’s Supreme Commander-in-Chief President Vladimir Putin.
The surprise combat readiness check involved about 150,000 troops, around 400 aircraft, over 26,000 items of armament, military and special hardware and over 100 warships and support vessels.


tass--2020-07-23--Porsche to recall 676 Cayenne crossovers in Russia

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Porsche dealer in Russia - Porsche Russland LLC will recall 676 Porsche Cayenne @ @ @ @ @ in Russia from September 20 to November 2019 , the Federal Technical Regulation and Metrology @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
There is a likelihood that the welded joint in the ATF @ @ @ @ @ in the vehicles does not meet the required specifications , the department said explaining the @ @ @ @ @ `` In this case , transmission fluid leakage is possible , which will be noticeable @ @ @ @ @ car .
While driving , leaking fluid can create unforeseen obstacles to the vehicles moving @ @ @ @ @ explained .
The carmaker will check the date of production of the ATF pipe on @ @ @ @ @ recall program .
If necessary , ATF pipes will be replaced .
All repair works @ @ @ @ @ of charge for the car owners .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Porsche dealer in Russia - Porsche Russland LLC will recall 676 Porsche Cayenne (9YA) cars sold in Russia from September 20 to November 2019, the Federal Technical Regulation and Metrology Agency (Rosstandart) said in a statement.
There is a likelihood that the welded joint in the ATF pipe of the Tiptronic gearbox in the vehicles does not meet the required specifications, the department said explaining the reason for the recall.
"In this case, transmission fluid leakage is possible, which will be noticeable by oil stains under the car. While driving, leaking fluid can create unforeseen obstacles to the vehicles moving behind," the regulator explained.
The carmaker will check the date of production of the ATF pipe on the vehicles included in the recall program. If necessary, ATF pipes will be replaced. All repair works will be carried out free of charge for the car owners.


tass--2020-07-23--Hospital admissions, pneumonia cases drop 25% in Moscow, mayor says

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The coronavirus situation in Moscow has improved over the past two weeks , since hospital admissions fell 25 % as well as pneumonia cases , and there was a 20 % drop in the number of patients on ventilators in intensive care units .
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a televised interview with Rossiya ’ 24 channel on Thursday .
`` Moscow has passed its thresholds .
We can say that in the past two weeks , the situation in Moscow has not deteriorated , but improved .
Coronavirus pneumonia cases fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the main indicators .
Weekly hospital admissions decreased by a quarter as well .
There is a 20-percent drop in critical patients on ventilators , '' Sobyanin said .
On July 16 , Moscow started mass testing for SARS-CoV-2 , offering free polymerase chain reaction tests ( or PCR tests ) to adults and children in 207 outpatient clinics .
Thus , extra 5,000 tests were made available daily .
Even though there is a dramatic increase in testing capacities , the number of new coronavirus cases changes little , remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far , over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The coronavirus situation in Moscow has improved over the past two weeks, since hospital admissions fell 25% as well as pneumonia cases, and there was a 20% drop in the number of patients on ventilators in intensive care units. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a televised interview with Rossiya’24 channel on Thursday.
"Moscow has passed its thresholds. We can say that in the past two weeks, the situation in Moscow has not deteriorated, but improved. Coronavirus pneumonia cases fell by approximately a quarter, which is one of the main indicators. Weekly hospital admissions decreased by a quarter as well. There is a 20-percent drop in critical patients on ventilators," Sobyanin said.
On July 16, Moscow started mass testing for SARS-CoV-2, offering free polymerase chain reaction tests (or PCR tests) to adults and children in 207 outpatient clinics. Thus, extra 5,000 tests were made available daily. Even though there is a dramatic increase in testing capacities, the number of new coronavirus cases changes little, remaining at a low level.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-23--European COVID vaccine developer plans to ship 60 mln doses this year

He pointed out that the joint work on the vaccine began in January , and the Italian company offered its adenoviral vector platform for the future vaccine .
`` Our cooperation with the Oxford University is long-standing , it has continued for over 10 years .
The opportunity to get results in such short time span is the result of combination of our knowledge and experience , '' Liguori said .
ROME , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Authors of the coronavirus vaccine , developed by the Oxford University and produced by British-Swedish drug maker AstraZeneca , expect to ship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European consumers before the end of this year .
This vaccine is currently considered one of the most promising in fighting the infection , and Italy takes pride in it , because the mechanism of delivery of the vaccine to the cells has been developed and provided by Italy ’ s IRBM , says Mattei Liguori , IRBM Managing Director .
`` This is how the vaccine works : in this case [ the coronavirus ] , a protein must be synthesized that will block the virus .
It is put into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protein to the body , allowing it to penetrate the immune system .
This leads to secretion of antibodies that prohibit the virus from infiltrating the body .
Our system is this shuttle , used in this type of vaccines , '' Liguori explained .
He underscored that the developers of the vaccine seek to put it into mass production shortly .
`` We expect to produce 60 million doses for Europe before the end of this year , and to bring this number to 400 million in the first quarter of 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine will be registered between September and October , and then the developers will immediately file for production permission .
He noted that there is still a long way before the vaccine is fully ready .
`` We will have to make a long way , this vaccine is only a candidate at this point , '' he underscored , but noted that IRBM feels encouraged by the results of the first stage of clinical trials , which revealed a good immune response .
Speaking about competition , Liguori pointed out that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is not just about the formula , which is very difficult , it is also about its replication and activation , '' he noted .
IRBM , one of the world ’ s leading developer of innovative medicines , was established in 2000 in Rome as a division of Merk Research Laboratories , the trans-national pharma company , based in the US .
The company develops innovative vaccines and produces new drug formulas for antiviral drugs and drugs for oncological diseases .
The company ’ s researchers were among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which facilitated development of the vaccine .

He pointed out that the joint work on the vaccine began in January, and the Italian company offered its adenoviral vector platform for the future vaccine.
"Our cooperation with the Oxford University is long-standing, it has continued for over 10 years. The opportunity to get results in such short time span is the result of combination of our knowledge and experience," Liguori said.
ROME, July 23. /TASS/. Authors of the coronavirus vaccine, developed by the Oxford University and produced by British-Swedish drug maker AstraZeneca, expect to ship the first 60 million doses for the European consumers before the end of this year. This vaccine is currently considered one of the most promising in fighting the infection, and Italy takes pride in it, because the mechanism of delivery of the vaccine to the cells has been developed and provided by Italy’s IRBM, says Mattei Liguori, IRBM Managing Director.
"This is how the vaccine works: in this case [the coronavirus], a protein must be synthesized that will block the virus. It is put into a sort of a shuttle that delivers the protein to the body, allowing it to penetrate the immune system. This leads to secretion of antibodies that prohibit the virus from infiltrating the body. Our system is this shuttle, used in this type of vaccines," Liguori explained.
He underscored that the developers of the vaccine seek to put it into mass production shortly.
"We expect to produce 60 million doses for Europe before the end of this year, and to bring this number to 400 million in the first quarter of 2021," Liguori said, adding that the vaccine will be registered between September and October, and then the developers will immediately file for production permission.
He noted that there is still a long way before the vaccine is fully ready.
"We will have to make a long way, this vaccine is only a candidate at this point," he underscored, but noted that IRBM feels encouraged by the results of the first stage of clinical trials, which revealed a good immune response.
Speaking about competition, Liguori pointed out that it is difficult to steal a vaccine.
"It is not just about the formula, which is very difficult, it is also about its replication and activation," he noted.
IRBM, one of the world’s leading developer of innovative medicines, was established in 2000 in Rome as a division of Merk Research Laboratories, the trans-national pharma company, based in the US. The company develops innovative vaccines and produces new drug formulas for antiviral drugs and drugs for oncological diseases. The company’s researchers were among the first to extract an Ebola strain, which facilitated development of the vaccine.


tass--2020-07-23--Russian Northern Fleet warship strikes enemy air targets in Arctic drills

MURMANSK , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The crew of the Northern Fleet ’ s large anti-submarine warfare ship Severomorsk held firings against air targets during tactical drills in the Barents Sea , the Fleet ’ s press office reported on Thursday .
`` During the qualification exercises , the personnel practiced the element of organizing the ship ’ s air defense against the threat of a notional enemy ’ s air strikes .
The practical episode of the drills was accomplished by the teams of Kinzhal surface-to-air missile systems , which conducted missile launches against a simulated air target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement .
During its deployment to the sea , the crew of the Severomorsk also practiced various maneuvering elements and held ship damage control drills .
The Project 1155 large anti-submarine warfare ship Severomorsk is armed with anti-submarine missile systems , rocket launchers , torpedo tubes and other types of artillery and missile armament .
The warship also carries two Ka-27 anti-submarine warfare helicopters .
On Russia ’ s Navy Day on July 26 , the large anti-submarine warfare ship Severomorsk will participate in the parade of ships in the Kola Bay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will also demonstrate its combat capabilities in one of the episodes of the military and sports event .

MURMANSK, July 23. /TASS/. The crew of the Northern Fleet’s large anti-submarine warfare ship Severomorsk held firings against air targets during tactical drills in the Barents Sea, the Fleet’s press office reported on Thursday.
"During the qualification exercises, the personnel practiced the element of organizing the ship’s air defense against the threat of a notional enemy’s air strikes. The practical episode of the drills was accomplished by the teams of Kinzhal surface-to-air missile systems, which conducted missile launches against a simulated air target," the press office said in a statement.
During its deployment to the sea, the crew of the Severomorsk also practiced various maneuvering elements and held ship damage control drills.
The Project 1155 large anti-submarine warfare ship Severomorsk is armed with anti-submarine missile systems, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes and other types of artillery and missile armament. The warship also carries two Ka-27 anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
On Russia’s Navy Day on July 26, the large anti-submarine warfare ship Severomorsk will participate in the parade of ships in the Kola Bay roadstead off the town of Severomorsk, and will also demonstrate its combat capabilities in one of the episodes of the military and sports event.


tass--2020-07-23--Federation Council speaker gives "exceptionally positive" assessment to new government

`` I believe that his [ Mishustin ’ s ] report to the government was very successful .
A serious , good report .
Without small things , without playfulness , without emotions , without general words .
An absolute understanding of where we are , what is the position of one or another industry , '' Matviyenko said during a press conference .
MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko positively characterized the work of the cabined during the difficult period and called Prime Minister Mikhail Mishutin ’ s Wednesday report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which the new government began its work `` unflattering . ''
`` I give my exceptionally positive assessment to the government , but this is only a beginning of the way .
The challenges should not be taken lightly .
We must understand that the main work on post-crisis development of the country is still ahead .
But the way in which we passed this stage of the crisis , I think that this was a huge victory .
We passed it with great dignity and confidence , '' Matviyenko said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority to monitor the executive power .
`` We try to use this authority efficiently .
Despite the separation of powers , we daily interact with the Ministries , agencies , the government , '' the speaker said .
She underscored that the Federation Council has a number of formats of constant cooperation with the Cabinet .
`` Our goal is not to simply find faults , find some points for criticism on purpose , no .
Our goal is to conduct a fair , a publicly open - even if critical - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments .
We do not simply criticize , we come up with our own proposals , '' Matviyenko said , adding that sometimes the members of the Cabinet feel insulted by the senators .
`` We are not biased , we are not politicized .
We are a chamber of the regions , we raise issues that worry our citizens , which are raised by the regions of the Federation , '' the speaker said .

"I believe that his [Mishustin’s] report to the government was very successful. A serious, good report. Without small things, without playfulness, without emotions, without general words. An absolute understanding of where we are, what is the position of one or another industry," Matviyenko said during a press conference.
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russia’s Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko positively characterized the work of the cabined during the difficult period and called Prime Minister Mikhail Mishutin’s Wednesday report very successful.
She called the conditions in which the new government began its work "unflattering."
"I give my exceptionally positive assessment to the government, but this is only a beginning of the way. The challenges should not be taken lightly. We must understand that the main work on post-crisis development of the country is still ahead. But the way in which we passed this stage of the crisis, I think that this was a huge victory. We passed it with great dignity and confidence," Matviyenko said.
The senator noted that the Parliament has authority to monitor the executive power.
"We try to use this authority efficiently. Despite the separation of powers, we daily interact with the Ministries, agencies, the government," the speaker said.
She underscored that the Federation Council has a number of formats of constant cooperation with the Cabinet.
"Our goal is not to simply find faults, find some points for criticism on purpose, no. Our goal is to conduct a fair, a publicly open - even if critical - dialogue about issues that we believe deserve comments. We do not simply criticize, we come up with our own proposals," Matviyenko said, adding that sometimes the members of the Cabinet feel insulted by the senators.
"We are not biased, we are not politicized. We are a chamber of the regions, we raise issues that worry our citizens, which are raised by the regions of the Federation," the speaker said.


tass--2020-07-23--Africa records over 20,000 new daily coronavirus cases, WHO reports

According to the WHO , Africa ’ s coronavirus recoveries have reached 435,000 and the death toll has climbed to 16,435 .
PRETORIA , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of coronavirus cases in African countries rose by 20,752 to 769,608 in the past day , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) Regional Office for Africa said on Thursday .
South Africa accounts for the majority of cases ( 394,948 ) and fatalities ( 5,940 ) .
Egypt has so far reported 89,745 cases and 4,440 deaths .
The coronavirus death toll stands at 1,111 in Algeria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has confirmed 38,344 coronavirus cases and 813 deaths , Ghana has recorded 29,672 cases and 153 deaths .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

According to the WHO, Africa’s coronavirus recoveries have reached 435,000 and the death toll has climbed to 16,435.
PRETORIA, July 23. /TASS/. The total number of coronavirus cases in African countries rose by 20,752 to 769,608 in the past day, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa said on Thursday.
South Africa accounts for the majority of cases (394,948) and fatalities (5,940). Egypt has so far reported 89,745 cases and 4,440 deaths. The coronavirus death toll stands at 1,111 in Algeria.
In the sub-Saharan region, Nigeria has confirmed 38,344 coronavirus cases and 813 deaths, Ghana has recorded 29,672 cases and 153 deaths.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-23--Khabarovsk rallies emotional reaction to Furgal’s resignation, Kremlin says

He could not name the nature behind these slogans .
Answering journalists ’ questions about the anti-Moscow rallies in Khabarovsk , the spokesperson said that he `` would rather not generalize the situation and bring it to a common denominator . ''
MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that rallies in the Khabarovsk region are an emotional reaction to removal of Sergey Furgal from office , adding that the situation could be also be used by the quasi-opposition .
`` They write slogans , they speak slogans , there are certain people… It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is keen to make a little noise , to try to make a little noise , to earn some points over this situation , '' Peskov noted .
`` Overall , this [ rallies ] is an emotional reaction ; we are talking about the former governor , who enjoyed popularity in his region , but , however , a special emergency happened , after he was charged with involvement in a serious crime , '' the spokesman said , adding that `` of course , there are reasons for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rallies .
`` I would rather not ties the [ rallies and their slogans ] to the centralization of power : the regions enjoy a whole set of powers , which were further extended amid the coronavirus crisis , so I ’ d rather not speak about any kind of centralization [ of power ] , '' Peskov noted .
Unauthorized protests over Furgal ’ s arrest take place in Khabarovsk since July 11 , despite the assembly ban due to the coronavirus epidemic .
The largest protests took place on July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attended by up to 12,000 people .
On July 20 , Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Furgal due to the loss of confidence .
Chairman of the Duma Committee on Physical Education , Sports , Tourism and the Youth Mikhail Degtyaryov has been appointed as an interim governor .
He is a member of the Liberal-Democratic Party , which Furgal also is a member of , and is a member of the party ’ s supreme council .

Answering journalists’ questions about the anti-Moscow rallies in Khabarovsk, the spokesperson said that he "would rather not generalize the situation and bring it to a common denominator."
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that rallies in the Khabarovsk region are an emotional reaction to removal of Sergey Furgal from office, adding that the situation could be also be used by the quasi-opposition.
"They write slogans, they speak slogans, there are certain people… It is a fashionable trend for the quasi-opposition, who is keen to make a little noise, to try to make a little noise, to earn some points over this situation," Peskov noted.
"Overall, this [rallies] is an emotional reaction; we are talking about the former governor, who enjoyed popularity in his region, but, however, a special emergency happened, after he was charged with involvement in a serious crime," the spokesman said, adding that "of course, there are reasons for an acute emotional reaction," which explains the rallies.
"I would rather not ties the [rallies and their slogans] to the centralization of power: the regions enjoy a whole set of powers, which were further extended amid the coronavirus crisis, so I’d rather not speak about any kind of centralization [of power]," Peskov noted.
Unauthorized protests over Furgal’s arrest take place in Khabarovsk since July 11, despite the assembly ban due to the coronavirus epidemic. The largest protests took place on July 11 and 18. These protests were attended by up to 12,000 people.
On July 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Furgal due to the loss of confidence. Chairman of the Duma Committee on Physical Education, Sports, Tourism and the Youth Mikhail Degtyaryov has been appointed as an interim governor. He is a member of the Liberal-Democratic Party, which Furgal also is a member of, and is a member of the party’s supreme council.


tass--2020-07-23--Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket delivers Progress MS-15 resupply ship into orbit

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
A Progress MS-15 space freighter with supplies for the International Space Station ( ISS ) separated from the upper stage of a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket and started its autonomous flight towards the orbital outpost , the Russian space agency Roscosmos announced in its live broadcast on Thursday .
The Progress MS-15 will approach the orbital outpost using an ultra-short scheme : the resupply ship is scheduled to dock to the Pirs module of the space station ’ s Russian segment after two orbits ( in three hours and 21 minutes ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 ( the Vostok launch pad ) of the Baikonur spaceport at 5:26 p.m. Moscow time .
This is the second launch of the Russian freighter to the International Space Station in 2020 and Russia ’ s first summer launch this year .
The docking operation is expected to proceed in the automated mode under the control of specialists of Russia ’ s Flight Control Center from Earth and ISS cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner from outer space .
The Progress MS-15 is due to deliver about 2.6 tonnes of supplies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water and oxygen cylinders , fuel for the refueling system , kits for space experiments , sanitary and hygienic items , clothing , medicines and standard foot rations .
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the possibility of postponing two space launches on July 23 and 30 over the pandemic was not considered .
The Baikonur spaceport continued operating in the normal mode , despite tighter restrictions in the nearby town of the same name over the pandemic .
The Roscosmos head personally attended the launch of the Progress MS-15 resupply ship @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. A Progress MS-15 space freighter with supplies for the International Space Station (ISS) separated from the upper stage of a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket and started its autonomous flight towards the orbital outpost, the Russian space agency Roscosmos announced in its live broadcast on Thursday.
The Progress MS-15 will approach the orbital outpost using an ultra-short scheme: the resupply ship is scheduled to dock to the Pirs module of the space station’s Russian segment after two orbits (in three hours and 21 minutes).
The Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket lifted off from Site 31 (the Vostok launch pad) of the Baikonur spaceport at 5:26 p.m. Moscow time. This is the second launch of the Russian freighter to the International Space Station in 2020 and Russia’s first summer launch this year.
The docking operation is expected to proceed in the automated mode under the control of specialists of Russia’s Flight Control Center from Earth and ISS cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner from outer space.
The Progress MS-15 is due to deliver about 2.6 tonnes of supplies to the orbital outpost, including tanks with water and oxygen cylinders, fuel for the refueling system, kits for space experiments, sanitary and hygienic items, clothing, medicines and standard foot rations.
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the possibility of postponing two space launches on July 23 and 30 over the pandemic was not considered. The Baikonur spaceport continued operating in the normal mode, despite tighter restrictions in the nearby town of the same name over the pandemic. The Roscosmos head personally attended the launch of the Progress MS-15 resupply ship at the Baikonur spaceport.


tass--2020-07-23--Russian Black Sea Fleet forces return to home bases after snap combat readiness check

SEVASTOPOL , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Black Sea Fleet ships and coastal defense troops returned to their bases after a snap combat readiness check that involved over 3,000 personnel , the Fleet ’ s press office reported on Thursday .
`` The Black Sea Fleet naval and coastal units involved in the surprise combat readiness inspection returned to their permanent bases from combat training ranges and designated positioning areas… The measures involved over 3,000 servicemen and more than 300 items of hardware , including warships , aircraft , and also the personnel and equipment of the Black Sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the press office said in a statement .
During the surprise inspection , various exercises in the Black Sea involved about 20 combat ships , including the frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Grigorovich , the guard ship Pytlivy , the patrol vessel Dmitry Rogachev and the small missile ships Vyshny Volochyok , Orekhovo-Zuyevo and Ingushetia , the statement says .
Also , the troops of the Black Sea Fleet ’ s army corps , including marine infantry and coastal defense units , held comprehensive drills at the Opuk training ground with the landing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live-fire exercise .
The snap combat readiness check of the troops of the Southern and Western Military Districts , marine infantry of the Northern and Pacific Fleets , some units of central subordination and the Airborne Force was held on July 17 - 21 on order of Russia ’ s Supreme Commander-in-Chief President Vladimir Putin .
The surprise combat readiness check involved about 150,000 troops , around 400 aircraft , over 26,000 items of armament , military and special hardware and over 100 warships and support vessels .

SEVASTOPOL, July 23. /TASS/. The Black Sea Fleet ships and coastal defense troops returned to their bases after a snap combat readiness check that involved over 3,000 personnel, the Fleet’s press office reported on Thursday.
"The Black Sea Fleet naval and coastal units involved in the surprise combat readiness inspection returned to their permanent bases from combat training ranges and designated positioning areas… The measures involved over 3,000 servicemen and more than 300 items of hardware, including warships, aircraft, and also the personnel and equipment of the Black Sea Fleet’s army corps," the press office said in a statement.
During the surprise inspection, various exercises in the Black Sea involved about 20 combat ships, including the frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Grigorovich, the guard ship Pytlivy, the patrol vessel Dmitry Rogachev and the small missile ships Vyshny Volochyok, Orekhovo-Zuyevo and Ingushetia, the statement says.
Also, the troops of the Black Sea Fleet’s army corps, including marine infantry and coastal defense units, held comprehensive drills at the Opuk training ground with the landing of the marine assault force and a live-fire exercise.
The snap combat readiness check of the troops of the Southern and Western Military Districts, marine infantry of the Northern and Pacific Fleets, some units of central subordination and the Airborne Force was held on July 17 - 21 on order of Russia’s Supreme Commander-in-Chief President Vladimir Putin.
The surprise combat readiness check involved about 150,000 troops, around 400 aircraft, over 26,000 items of armament, military and special hardware and over 100 warships and support vessels.


tass--2020-07-23--Only 8% of Russians often have unforeseen expenses, study says

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/ TASS / .
Unforeseen expenses often occur for 8 % of Russians , while half of the respondents rarely or never find themselves in these situations , according to the results of a study by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion , made available to TASS on Thursday .
The majority of Russians , according to the survey , have unforeseen expenses from time to time or very rarely ( 43 % , respectively ) .
At the same time , spending money that was not planned is most often the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial situation as bad or very bad ( 19 % - constantly and 54 % - from time to time ) .
A third of working Russians from time to time face a shortage of money before wages ( 33 % ) , every tenth - constantly , and 39 % of workers - very rarely .
More often than others , such situations are indicated by those employed with a low self-esteem of their financial situation ( 24 % - constantly and 48 % - from time to time ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) are paid twice a month .
At the same time , this format of payments is more often noted by employees in the public sector ( 87 % versus 61 % in the commercial sector ) .
Another 11 % of the employed receive a salary once a month .
Another type of payment frequency was reported by 15 % of working adults .
The research poll was carried out by the PayDay service on July 2 , 2020 .
More than 1,600 Russians ages 18 and over took part in the @ @

MOSCOW, July 23. / TASS /. Unforeseen expenses often occur for 8% of Russians, while half of the respondents rarely or never find themselves in these situations, according to the results of a study by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion, made available to TASS on Thursday.
The majority of Russians, according to the survey, have unforeseen expenses from time to time or very rarely (43%, respectively). At the same time, spending money that was not planned is most often the responsibility of working respondents who assess their financial situation as bad or very bad (19% - constantly and 54% - from time to time).
A third of working Russians from time to time face a shortage of money before wages (33%), every tenth - constantly, and 39% of workers - very rarely. More often than others, such situations are indicated by those employed with a low self-esteem of their financial situation (24% - constantly and 48% - from time to time).
The majority of those surveyed (72%) are paid twice a month. At the same time, this format of payments is more often noted by employees in the public sector (87% versus 61% in the commercial sector). Another 11% of the employed receive a salary once a month. Another type of payment frequency was reported by 15% of working adults.
The research poll was carried out by the PayDay service on July 2, 2020. More than 1,600 Russians ages 18 and over took part in the survey.


tass--2020-07-23--Coronavirus cases climb to 29,000 in Azerbaijan

BAKU , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
One-day coronavirus cases have risen by 347 in Azerbaijan in the past day , down by 44 compared with Wednesday , bringing the total to 29,980 ( 0.3 % of the country ’ s population ) , the governmental crisis center said in a statement on Thursday .
According to the crisis center , 531 patients were discharged from hospitals in the past 24 hours .
Over the past week , the number of recoveries outstripped the number of new cases .
A total of 20,974 recoveries have been recorded so far .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ six people with positive coronavirus tests have died , '' the statement says .
On Tuesday , nine deaths were reported .
Azerbaijan ’ s death toll has climbed to 391 .
A total of 7,615 patients are being treated in hospitals .
The country has carried out 658,782 coronavirus tests , with 8,829 of them in the past 24 hours .
Last week , Azerbaijan extended strict lockdown measures until August 31 due to the epidemic situation .
Residents of Baku and 13 other major cities and regions will be in quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

BAKU, July 23. /TASS/. One-day coronavirus cases have risen by 347 in Azerbaijan in the past day, down by 44 compared with Wednesday, bringing the total to 29,980 (0.3% of the country’s population), the governmental crisis center said in a statement on Thursday.
According to the crisis center, 531 patients were discharged from hospitals in the past 24 hours. Over the past week, the number of recoveries outstripped the number of new cases. A total of 20,974 recoveries have been recorded so far.
"Over the past 24 hours, six people with positive coronavirus tests have died," the statement says. On Tuesday, nine deaths were reported. Azerbaijan’s death toll has climbed to 391. A total of 7,615 patients are being treated in hospitals.
The country has carried out 658,782 coronavirus tests, with 8,829 of them in the past 24 hours.
Last week, Azerbaijan extended strict lockdown measures until August 31 due to the epidemic situation. Residents of Baku and 13 other major cities and regions will be in quarantine until August 5.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-07-23--Russia may start coronavirus vaccine production before year ends, says senate speaker

`` Russians will have the opportunity to get vaccinated before the end of the year , '' she pointed out .
`` We definitely are the first country to announce clinically-tested vaccines , which is a very important thing , '' Matviyenko added .
MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The production of a coronavirus vaccine may begin in Russia before the end of the year , Federation Council ( the upper house of parliament ) Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko said at Thursday ’ s press conference wrapping up the parliament ’ s spring session .
She pointed out that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries .
`` If we start production , we will definitely share [ the vaccine ] with other countries , '' the Russian senate speaker noted .
`` Some tried to accuse us of meddling and carrying out cyber attacks to steal vaccines from others .
We don ’ t need to steal anything because our own potential is strong , '' Matviyenko stressed .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said , presenting a report to the State Duma ( the lower house of parliament ) on Wednesday , that four coronavirus vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of two vaccines developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology are at the final stage .
Clinical trials took place at the Sechenov University Hospital and the Burdenko Main Military Clinic Hospital .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus situation .

"Russians will have the opportunity to get vaccinated before the end of the year," she pointed out. "We definitely are the first country to announce clinically-tested vaccines, which is a very important thing," Matviyenko added.
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The production of a coronavirus vaccine may begin in Russia before the end of the year, Federation Council (the upper house of parliament) Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko said at Thursday’s press conference wrapping up the parliament’s spring session.
She pointed out that Russia was ready to cooperate with other countries. "If we start production, we will definitely share [the vaccine] with other countries," the Russian senate speaker noted. "Some tried to accuse us of meddling and carrying out cyber attacks to steal vaccines from others. We don’t need to steal anything because our own potential is strong," Matviyenko stressed.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said, presenting a report to the State Duma (the lower house of parliament) on Wednesday, that four coronavirus vaccines had proved to be safe. Trials of two vaccines developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology are at the final stage. Clinical trials took place at the Sechenov University Hospital and the Burdenko Main Military Clinic Hospital.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-23--Russia is ready to cooperate with any US president elected by Americans

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has never interfered and won ’ t interfere with the US elections and is willing to cooperate with any president elected by the Americans , Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko said at a press conference on the results of the spring session on Thursday .
`` Who will be elected president - this is the right of the American people .
We have never interfered and we won ’ t interfere .
Even if somebody wanted to , it is impossible to do .
Whoever the American people elect , we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a responsible state , as a responsible member of the international community , we will make every effort to improve the cooperation with the US , '' she said .
`` Russia is ready to build mutually beneficial relationship with the US with any president .
It is extremely important for the bilateral relations .
And we all know and understand that the Russian-American relationship is the most serious factor of global stability and security in the world , '' she added According to the council speaker , Russia had high hopes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 there will be a chance to improve the Russian-American relations .
`` Today with regret I have to state that it didn ’ t happen , that Russophobic sentiments were only increasing , escalating , '' she said .
The senator noted that in recent years many international institutions ensuring global stability and the agreements that served as a foundation of international security were destroyed with the direct involvement of the US .
The 59th US presidential election is scheduled for November 3 .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russia has never interfered and won’t interfere with the US elections and is willing to cooperate with any president elected by the Americans, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko said at a press conference on the results of the spring session on Thursday.
"Who will be elected president - this is the right of the American people. We have never interfered and we won’t interfere. Even if somebody wanted to, it is impossible to do. Whoever the American people elect, we will attempt to [cooperate], as a responsible state, as a responsible member of the international community, we will make every effort to improve the cooperation with the US," she said.
"Russia is ready to build mutually beneficial relationship with the US with any president. It is extremely important for the bilateral relations. And we all know and understand that the Russian-American relationship is the most serious factor of global stability and security in the world," she added
According to the council speaker, Russia had high hopes that with the arrival of Donald Trump in 2016 there will be a chance to improve the Russian-American relations. "Today with regret I have to state that it didn’t happen, that Russophobic sentiments were only increasing, escalating," she said.
The senator noted that in recent years many international institutions ensuring global stability and the agreements that served as a foundation of international security were destroyed with the direct involvement of the US.
The 59th US presidential election is scheduled for November 3.


tass--2020-07-23--Upper house speaker rejects rumors COVID-19 vaccine was used in Russia in spring

`` As far as I know the vaccine is first tested on mice .
Then there are clinical trials on volunteers , '' she said .
`` I do not know any cases when someone could have been vaccinated , since the first two candidate vaccines , which have already undergone clinical trials , appeared quite recently .
I wonder if there are individuals who are ready to have [ the vaccine ] tested on themselves before elementary trials .
It is one of the myths , in my opinion , devised to claim that officials are such so-and-so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine before the others .
Of course , no , '' Matviyenko said at a news conference .
MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Reports alleging that some Russian business people and politicians were inoculated against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus this spring are a myth , Russian Federation Council ( upper house of parliament ) Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said on Thursday .
Bloomberg reported earlier that Russian business people and politicians were vaccinated back in April .
Russia ’ s Health Ministry dismissed the reports .
According to Matviyenko , the pace of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most powerful medical potential .
Reviewing the government ’ s performance at the State Duma ( the lower house of Russia ’ s parliament ) on Wednesday , Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that four candidate vaccines had already proven to be safe .
Moreover , clinical trials for two more candidate vaccines , which are being developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology , are at their final stage , he said .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been confirmed in Russia , with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

"As far as I know the vaccine is first tested on mice. Then there are clinical trials on volunteers," she said. "I do not know any cases when someone could have been vaccinated, since the first two candidate vaccines, which have already undergone clinical trials, appeared quite recently. I wonder if there are individuals who are ready to have [the vaccine] tested on themselves before elementary trials. It is one of the myths, in my opinion, devised to claim that officials are such so-and-so that they had even been injected with the vaccine before the others. Of course, no," Matviyenko said at a news conference.
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Reports alleging that some Russian business people and politicians were inoculated against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus this spring are a myth, Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament) Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said on Thursday.
Bloomberg reported earlier that Russian business people and politicians were vaccinated back in April. Russia’s Health Ministry dismissed the reports.
According to Matviyenko, the pace of vaccine development proves that Russia has the most powerful medical potential.
Reviewing the government’s performance at the State Duma (the lower house of Russia’s parliament) on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that four candidate vaccines had already proven to be safe. Moreover, clinical trials for two more candidate vaccines, which are being developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, are at their final stage, he said.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 15,382,800 people have been infected worldwide and more than 630,300 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 9,357,600 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-23--UK parliament’s report attempts to demonize Russia, Federation Council Speaker says

`` This topic of Russia ’ s incredible might has gotten old as well as [ the idea of ] its interference in all global processes and influence on the elections .
< ... > It is simply unbecoming , ridiculous .
Of course , this is yet another attempt to demonize Russia , '' she said at a press conference on the results of the spring session .
MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The report by British members of the Parliament of the alleged Russian meddling in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum is yet another attempt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valentina Matvienko said on Thursday .
She emphasizes that the British do not ascribe the Brexit situation to Russia though but remembered the 2014 referendum instead .
`` So it is the British sorting things out among themselves but it ’ s still Russia ’ s fault .
Well , this is altogether unbecoming of such a country .
We are not going to explain ourselves .
I think that this is not worth commenting on even , because this is bordering on being some sort of clumsy , dumb stereotypes , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she read the report but did not see there the proof of Russia ’ s guilt .
`` It ( the report-TASS ) impressed me in the most negative way , I can say that [ it is ] unsubstantiated , preposterous and in general it is not clear what Russia has to do with it .
Of course , this is the line coordinated with the allies , in order to contain Russia ’ s development .
They understand completely that Russia does not threaten anyone , Russia is not going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report by the UK parliamentary intelligence and security committee published on Tuesday asserts that the improvement of the relations between London and Moscow is impossible with the current Russian administration .
The lawmakers think that Russia `` carries out malicious cyber activity , '' employing organized crime groups .
The committee also claimed that Russia attempted to influence the results of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum .

"This topic of Russia’s incredible might has gotten old as well as [the idea of] its interference in all global processes and influence on the elections. <...> It is simply unbecoming, ridiculous. Of course, this is yet another attempt to demonize Russia," she said at a press conference on the results of the spring session.
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The report by British members of the Parliament of the alleged Russian meddling in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum is yet another attempt to demonize our country, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko said on Thursday.
She emphasizes that the British do not ascribe the Brexit situation to Russia though but remembered the 2014 referendum instead.
"So it is the British sorting things out among themselves but it’s still Russia’s fault. Well, this is altogether unbecoming of such a country. We are not going to explain ourselves. I think that this is not worth commenting on even, because this is bordering on being some sort of clumsy, dumb stereotypes," the council speaker noted.
She added that she read the report but did not see there the proof of Russia’s guilt. "It (the report-TASS) impressed me in the most negative way, I can say that [it is] unsubstantiated, preposterous and in general it is not clear what Russia has to do with it. Of course, this is the line coordinated with the allies, in order to contain Russia’s development. They understand completely that Russia does not threaten anyone, Russia is not going to attack anyone," she concluded.
The report by the UK parliamentary intelligence and security committee published on Tuesday asserts that the improvement of the relations between London and Moscow is impossible with the current Russian administration. The lawmakers think that Russia "carries out malicious cyber activity," employing organized crime groups. The committee also claimed that Russia attempted to influence the results of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.


tass--2020-07-23--FSB nabs over 20 terror suspects recruiting militants in Syria

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Federal Security Service in a joint operation with the Interior Ministry and @ @ @ @ @ members of a regional branch of an international terrorist organization , the Islamic Movement of @ @ @ @ @ ) .
`` Twenty-two people were detained , who are its chieftains and members , @ @ @ @ @ Public Relations told TASS .
According to the FSB , the suspects encouraged to commit @ @ @ @ @ sent recruits to the zones of combat actions , and bankrolled members of terror groups @ @ @ @ @ detention , officers seized banned religious booklets , propaganda videos about the international terrorist organization @ @ @ @ @ Uzbekistan , and fake passports used for illegal activity .
A search effort and an @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The Federal Security Service in a joint operation with the Interior Ministry and the National Guard detained suspected members of a regional branch of an international terrorist organization, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (outlawed in Russia).
"Twenty-two people were detained, who are its chieftains and members," the FSB Center of Public Relations told TASS.
According to the FSB, the suspects encouraged to commit terrorism crimes, recruited and sent recruits to the zones of combat actions, and bankrolled members of terror groups in Syria. During the detention, officers seized banned religious booklets, propaganda videos about the international terrorist organization, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and fake passports used for illegal activity.
A search effort and an investigation is ongoing.


tass--2020-07-23--Russian economy remains stable, despite pandemic, says PM

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/ TASS / .
The Russian economy despite the pandemic remains stable , there are enough funds for the implementation of national development goals , said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Thursday .
`` The pandemic actually slowed down the rate of economic growth , actually reduced revenues at all levels of the budget and caused significant damage to a large number of people and companies , organizations .
I want to assure everyone that the macroeconomic stability , revenues that were collected before all levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel very comfortable and stable , '' Mishustin said .
He added that `` there is no need to worry here , there are sufficient funds to ensure all strategic national goals and national projects . ''
Mishustin noted that the volume of the National Welfare Fund `` by the end of the year will definitely not be less than 8 trillion rubles . ''
`` Our gold and foreign exchange reserves are stable , and today it is about more than $ 570 bln , '' he added .
Mishustin also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian authorities in the context of the crisis caused by the pandemic were very clear and gave their results .
`` We supported the demand and supported people who were left in difficult life situations .
And of course , we supported our companies with a large number of measures that were presented nationwide , '' he added .

MOSCOW, July 23. / TASS /. The Russian economy despite the pandemic remains stable, there are enough funds for the implementation of national development goals, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Thursday.
"The pandemic actually slowed down the rate of economic growth, actually reduced revenues at all levels of the budget and caused significant damage to a large number of people and companies, organizations. I want to assure everyone that the macroeconomic stability, revenues that were collected before all levels of the Russian budget, allow us to feel very comfortable and stable," Mishustin said.
He added that "there is no need to worry here, there are sufficient funds to ensure all strategic national goals and national projects."
Mishustin noted that the volume of the National Welfare Fund "by the end of the year will definitely not be less than 8 trillion rubles." "Our gold and foreign exchange reserves are stable, and today it is about more than $ 570 bln," he added.
Mishustin also pointed out that all measures taken by the Russian authorities in the context of the crisis caused by the pandemic were very clear and gave their results. "We supported the demand and supported people who were left in difficult life situations. And of course, we supported our companies with a large number of measures that were presented nationwide," he added.


tass--2020-07-23--Russia-China relations reach unprecedented heights, Putin says

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent greetings to participants in an event dubbed @ @ @ @ @ Party of China Dialogue .
The president ’ s message has been published on the @ @ @ @ @ `` Russia-China relations have reached unprecedented heights and are rightly viewed as an example of @ @ @ @ @ ’ s world .
Efforts by Moscow and Beijing to coordinate steps to resolve pressing @ @ @ @ @ to ensuring international security and stability .
Dialogue between leading political parties has always been @ @ @ @ @ relationship .
The United Russia party and the Communist Party of China share their experience @ @ @ @ @ , and work on mutually beneficial cooperation projects in various areas , '' Putin pointed @ @ @ @ @ was confident that initiatives developed by the event ’ s participants would further boost partnership @ @ @ @ @ countries .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent greetings to participants in an event dubbed The United Russia - Communist Party of China Dialogue. The president’s message has been published on the Kremlin’s website.
"Russia-China relations have reached unprecedented heights and are rightly viewed as an example of cooperation between countries in today’s world. Efforts by Moscow and Beijing to coordinate steps to resolve pressing global and regional issues contribute to ensuring international security and stability. Dialogue between leading political parties has always been an important element of Russia-China relationship. The United Russia party and the Communist Party of China share their experience in legislative activities and party-building, and work on mutually beneficial cooperation projects in various areas," Putin pointed out.
The Russian president was confident that initiatives developed by the event’s participants would further boost partnership and cooperation between the two countries.


tass--2020-07-23--Russia may start coronavirus vaccine production before year ends

MOSCOW , July 23 .
/TASS/ .
The production of a coronavirus vaccine may begin in Russia before the end @ @ @ @ @ Council ( the upper house of parliament ) Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko said at Thursday ’ @ @ @ @ @ the parliament ’ s spring session .
`` Russians will have the opportunity to get @ @ @ @ @ the year , '' she pointed out .
`` We definitely are the first country @ @ @ @ @ which is a very important thing , '' Matviyenko added .
To date , 795,038 @ @ @ @ @ in Russia , with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the @ @ @ @ @ situation .

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. The production of a coronavirus vaccine may begin in Russia before the end of the year, Federation Council (the upper house of parliament) Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko said at Thursday’s press conference wrapping up the parliament’s spring session.
"Russians will have the opportunity to get vaccinated before the end of the year," she pointed out. "We definitely are the first country to announce clinically-tested vaccines, which is a very important thing," Matviyenko added.
To date, 795,038 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 580,330 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 12,892 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-24--Crimean Shipyard floats out advanced cruise missile corvette

The launch ceremony was attended by Crimean Head Sergei Aksyonov , officials of the city and the Shipyard , shipbuilders and the public .
KERCH , July 24 .
/TASS/ .
The Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch on the Crimean Peninsula floated out the Project 22800 Karakurt-class cruise missile corvette Tsiklon , a TASS correspondent reported from the scene .
`` Your work for building ships gives a possibility for other Crimean enterprises working in cooperation with you to utilize their capacities .
This is actually a big deal .
I am confident that thanks to you Crimea will revive its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian Federation , '' Aksyonov said .
This is the first Project 22800 ship floated out from the slipway of the Zaliv Shipyard , the Shipyard ’ s press office specified .
Project 22800 Karakurt-class missile corvettes are a Russian series of green-water multipurpose missile/artillery warships .
The corvettes of this class developed by specialists of the St. Petersburg-based Almaz Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering ( part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation ) displace about 800 tonnes , develop a speed of over 30 knots and their sea endurance is 15 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruise missiles and the upgraded AK-176MA 76.2mm artillery gun .

The launch ceremony was attended by Crimean Head Sergei Aksyonov, officials of the city and the Shipyard, shipbuilders and the public.
KERCH, July 24. /TASS/. The Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch on the Crimean Peninsula floated out the Project 22800 Karakurt-class cruise missile corvette Tsiklon, a TASS correspondent reported from the scene.
"Your work for building ships gives a possibility for other Crimean enterprises working in cooperation with you to utilize their capacities. This is actually a big deal. I am confident that thanks to you Crimea will revive its glory of a shipbuilding region of the Russian Federation," Aksyonov said.
This is the first Project 22800 ship floated out from the slipway of the Zaliv Shipyard, the Shipyard’s press office specified.
Project 22800 Karakurt-class missile corvettes are a Russian series of green-water multipurpose missile/artillery warships. The corvettes of this class developed by specialists of the St. Petersburg-based Almaz Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) displace about 800 tonnes, develop a speed of over 30 knots and their sea endurance is 15 days.
Karakurt-class corvettes are armed with Kalibr-NK cruise missiles and the upgraded AK-176MA 76.2mm artillery gun.