tass--2020-05-13--Press review: Syrian MP castigates Kremlin and US strangles Russian cryptocurrency project

Izvestia : Oil market might re-balance itself by the end of the year By the end of the year , the oil market might re-balance itself , as excess stocks will continue to be reduced , with the price of Brent crude potentially reaching $ 40 , Izvestia reported .
Russia ’ s oil major Rosneft may сut back its investment program by 200 bln rubles ( about $ 2.7 mln ) as a result of previous decisions to shrink production , Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said regarding the outcome of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a necessary move to maintain the oil producer ’ s financial and economic stability .
Putin and Sechin discussed maintaining an optimal volume of investment during 2020 , with the head of Rosneft admitting that the company will be forced to cut back some of its capital expenditure due to the current situation on the global oil market and the decisions made to decrease production .
The Rosneft chief executive stressed that a milder policy of bank lending might improve the position of the company , its contractors and suppliers .
Besides , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s tax payments in the field of geological exploration .
He also stressed that transport tariffs and their adjustment to current oil prices remain a key issue .
The Russian leader promised to discuss those issues in detail .
Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov told Izvestia that the oil industry needs support during such a difficult time , taking into account the situation in the world , the new OPEC+ deal and the drop in oil prices .
He stressed that Putin ’ s focus on the oil industry is crucial in these conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS ) held a video conference , during which they discussed the COVID-19 pandemic .
During the press conference on the outcomes of the video call , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Kommersant that despite the lack of reports on the joint combating of COVID-19 by CIS states , the commonwealth is working together to fight the pandemic .
There are few reports about any collective steps made by the CIS to combat the spread of the disease due to the different approaches taken by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For example , Turkmenistan claims that there are no cases of COVID-19 in the country .
Tajikistan used the same approach earlier , however , in late April , it began to report cases of the disease , with the total number of people infected reaching 661 as of May 12 .
Meanwhile , Belarus refuses to impose strict quarantine measures despite nearly 25,000 recorded cases and about 150 deaths , even holding a Victory Day parade amid the epidemic .
When asked by Kommersant whether a common approach is possible when each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic , Lavrov said a special coronavirus working group had been created within the CIS Coordination Council on Sanitary Protection of Territories from Infectious Diseases .
The working group has put together special recommendations to fight the pandemic , which will be considered at the CIS Council of Heads of Government on May 29 .
The Russian foreign minister dismissed Kommersant ’ s claims that CIS states did not have a coordinated approach to this issue .
`` I think that these steps are rather serious .
Perhaps , not much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is important here is the actual task at hand , not the publicity , '' Lavrov stated .
Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Syrian MP says Kremlin can not dictate its will to Damascus Warning signs have appeared in relations between Russia and Syria , Nezavisimaya Gazeta revealed .
Prominent Syrian MP Khaled Al-Aboud stressed in an emotional post on Facebook that the Kremlin can not dictate its will to the Syrian government , as Russia ’ s political future depends on Syria .
This statement came as a reaction to multiple reports in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unseating Syrian President Bashar al-Assad .
Another triggering statement was made by Russian diplomat Aleksandr Aksenenok earlier , who said in an essay published by the Russian International Affairs Council that Damascus lacks foresight and flexibility when it comes to political affairs .
Al-Aboud claimed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was the one who allowed Putin to become a major international player .
He stressed that Syria aims to develop relations with Iran , not with Russia , noting that if needed , Damascus can lower the priority of its relations with Moscow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian military campaign in Syria was only needed to avoid US intervention .
The Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported that other Syrian MPs have asked Al-Aboud to retract his statement and apologize , however , he refused to do so , noting that his opinion does not reflect the official position of the Syrian government .
Independent Syrian political analyst Mahmoud Al-Hamza told Nezavisimaya Gazeta that the Syrian ruling elite had a negative reaction to the reports in the media on the souring of relations between Russia and Syria .
In this regard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to inform the Russian government of their position .
Al-Hamza noted that the threats made against Russia sound strange in this situation , yet , anything can be expected from Damascus .
He noted that currently military activity had ceased , while conflict situations began to arise between Russia and Syria , and Russia and Iran , who used to be allies during the war .
Due to the scandal caused by the failed coup against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with the aid of Colombian militants and US contractors , leader of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust of Venezuelan citizens and the support of international players , experts interviewed by Izvestia noted .
The paper claims that Guaido ’ s position is precarious even in Washington .
In the course of the failed operation planned for May 3 , American contractors and Colombian militants sought to enter Venezuela by sea , reach Caracas , kidnap Maduro , and bring him to the US .
Guaido ’ s advisors Sergio Vergara and Juan Jose Rendon were among the signature parties of the staged operation , as revealed by Maduro .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Venezuelan opposition leader has not spoken to the press since the failed coup .
Ronal Rodriguez , a Colombian political analyst , told Izvestia that when faced with an authoritarian power , Guaido was forced to use the same means as the regime , in this way delegitimizing his own democratic claims .
The expert assumed that the US , Colombia and some European states who expressed support for Guaido previously may abandon him in the wake of this coup , as building democracy through armed intervention violates the norms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a political analyst with the Venezuelan University of Rafael Urdaneta , also told Izvestia that Guaido ’ s image had suffered , as he failed to act in the same vein as his supporters .
Kommersant : Pavel Durov shuts down TON blockchain project after US court ruling Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced that his Telegram Open Network ( TON ) blockchain project , which raised $ 1.7 bln in investments , had been shut down after a US court ruling declaring that Grams ( TON blockchain currency ) can not be distributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ globally .
The US Securities and Exchange Commission won the legal battle against Durov ’ s TON , barring Telegram from launching TON or distributing its gram tokens .
`` This court ’ s decision implies that other countries don ’ t have the sovereignty to decide what is good and what is bad for their own citizens .
If the US suddenly decided to ban coffee and demands coffee shops in Italy be closed because some American might go there — we doubt anyone would agree , '' Durov said on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of TokenBox , a multi-fund of cryptocurrencies , and one of TON ’ s investors , told Kommersant that the situation is worse than expected .
`` This is sad news .
I believed until the last moment that Pavel [ Durov ] would fight and attempt to implement this project in other jurisdictions , and that the investors ’ money would be used to carry out TON , and not just be used for Telegram , '' he stated , adding that there were alternative ways for the platform to develop .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced with three choices : take the money they poured into it back , taking into account that 28 % of the investments had already been spent , leave them in the form of credit for Telegram , or sue the company .
He told Kommersant that several investors are planning to take this matter to court .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Izvestia: Oil market might re-balance itself by the end of the year
By the end of the year, the oil market might re-balance itself, as excess stocks will continue to be reduced, with the price of Brent crude potentially reaching $40, Izvestia reported. Russia’s oil major Rosneft may сut back its investment program by 200 bln rubles (about $2.7 bln) as a result of previous decisions to shrink production, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said regarding the outcome of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. According to Sechin, this is a necessary move to maintain the oil producer’s financial and economic stability. Putin and Sechin discussed maintaining an optimal volume of investment during 2020, with the head of Rosneft admitting that the company will be forced to cut back some of its capital expenditure due to the current situation on the global oil market and the decisions made to decrease production. The Rosneft chief executive stressed that a milder policy of bank lending might improve the position of the company, its contractors and suppliers. Besides, Sechin asked Putin to postpone Rosneft’s tax payments in the field of geological exploration. He also stressed that transport tariffs and their adjustment to current oil prices remain a key issue. The Russian leader promised to discuss those issues in detail. Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov told Izvestia that the oil industry needs support during such a difficult time, taking into account the situation in the world, the new OPEC+ deal and the drop in oil prices. He stressed that Putin’s focus on the oil industry is crucial in these conditions. Kommersant: CIS jointly combating COVID-19 pandemic, says Russian top diplomat
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On Tuesday, the foreign ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) held a video conference, during which they discussed the COVID-19 pandemic. During the press conference on the outcomes of the video call, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Kommersant that despite the lack of reports on the joint combating of COVID-19 by CIS states, the commonwealth is working together to fight the pandemic. There are few reports about any collective steps made by the CIS to combat the spread of the disease due to the different approaches taken by various member states, Kommersant notes. For example, Turkmenistan claims that there are no cases of COVID-19 in the country. Tajikistan used the same approach earlier, however, in late April, it began to report cases of the disease, with the total number of people infected reaching 661 as of May 12. Meanwhile, Belarus refuses to impose strict quarantine measures despite nearly 25,000 recorded cases and about 150 deaths, even holding a Victory Day parade amid the epidemic. When asked by Kommersant whether a common approach is possible when each member state has a different policy regarding the coronavirus pandemic, Lavrov said a special coronavirus working group had been created within the CIS Coordination Council on Sanitary Protection of Territories from Infectious Diseases. The working group has put together special recommendations to fight the pandemic, which will be considered at the CIS Council of Heads of Government on May 29. The Russian foreign minister dismissed Kommersant’s claims that CIS states did not have a coordinated approach to this issue. "I think that these steps are rather serious. Perhaps, not much is known about them, but what is important here is the actual task at hand, not the publicity," Lavrov stated. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Syrian MP says Kremlin cannot dictate its will to Damascus
Warning signs have appeared in relations between Russia and Syria, Nezavisimaya Gazeta revealed. Prominent Syrian MP Khaled Al-Aboud stressed in an emotional post on Facebook that the Kremlin cannot dictate its will to the Syrian government, as Russia’s political future depends on Syria. This statement came as a reaction to multiple reports in the Arab media claiming that Russia is considering unseating Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Another triggering statement was made by Russian diplomat Aleksandr Aksenenok earlier, who said in an essay published by the Russian International Affairs Council that Damascus lacks foresight and flexibility when it comes to political affairs. Al-Aboud claimed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was the one who allowed Putin to become a major international player. He stressed that Syria aims to develop relations with Iran, not with Russia, noting that if needed, Damascus can lower the priority of its relations with Moscow. The Syrian lawmaker claimed that the Russian military campaign in Syria was only needed to avoid US intervention. The Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported that other Syrian MPs have asked Al-Aboud to retract his statement and apologize, however, he refused to do so, noting that his opinion does not reflect the official position of the Syrian government. Independent Syrian political analyst Mahmoud Al-Hamza told Nezavisimaya Gazeta that the Syrian ruling elite had a negative reaction to the reports in the media on the souring of relations between Russia and Syria. In this regard, officials in Damascus used Al-Aboud in order to inform the Russian government of their position. Al-Hamza noted that the threats made against Russia sound strange in this situation, yet, anything can be expected from Damascus. He noted that currently military activity had ceased, while conflict situations began to arise between Russia and Syria, and Russia and Iran, who used to be allies during the war. Izvestia: Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido may lose international support
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Due to the scandal caused by the failed coup against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with the aid of Colombian militants and US contractors, leader of the Venezuelan opposition Juan Guaido may lose the trust of Venezuelan citizens and the support of international players, experts interviewed by Izvestia noted. The paper claims that Guaido’s position is precarious even in Washington. In the course of the failed operation planned for May 3, American contractors and Colombian militants sought to enter Venezuela by sea, reach Caracas, kidnap Maduro, and bring him to the US. Guaido’s advisors Sergio Vergara and Juan Jose Rendon were among the signature parties of the staged operation, as revealed by Maduro. They were forced to resign. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan opposition leader has not spoken to the press since the failed coup. Ronal Rodriguez, a Colombian political analyst, told Izvestia that when faced with an authoritarian power, Guaido was forced to use the same means as the regime, in this way delegitimizing his own democratic claims. The expert assumed that the US, Colombia and some European states who expressed support for Guaido previously may abandon him in the wake of this coup, as building democracy through armed intervention violates the norms of international law. Jesus Castello Molleda, a political analyst with the Venezuelan University of Rafael Urdaneta, also told Izvestia that Guaido’s image had suffered, as he failed to act in the same vein as his supporters. Kommersant: Pavel Durov shuts down TON blockchain project after US court ruling
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tass--2020-05-13--Russia’s assistance was of great moral importance for Serbia, says politician

`` At the time of challenges , states and peoples should demonstrate to each other by concrete acts of solidarity that they are not alone in trouble .
This is especially true for countries with traditionally friendly and fraternal relations .
I am certain that the presence of Russian military specialists , in addition to contributing to military cooperation between our countries , had , first and foremost , a moral influence on the Serbian people ’ s readiness to withstand the difficult weeks and months of the fight against an invisible and largely unknown enemy .
The assistance provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be remembered and appreciated in Serbia for a long time , because a friend in need is a friend indeed , '' he said .
BELGRADE , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
The assistance provided by Russian military specialists had great moral significance for the Serbian people , Director of the Government Office for Kosovo and Metohija and President Aleksandar Vucic ’ s deputy in the ruling Serbian Progressive Party , Marko Djuric said in an interview with TASS .
The Serbian politician noted that solidarity between countries and peoples is of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The assistance provided by everyone to those who need help most is of key importance , even if this assistance is symbolic .
I believe this should become a principle of international relations in the period after the coronavirus , '' he said .
Serbia earlier requested Russia ’ s assistance in the fight against the epidemic .
On April 3-4 , the Russian Aerospace Forces ’ planes transported to Serbia Russian military medics , including virologists , radiation , chemical and biological protection specialists , special medical equipment , protection gear and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided assistance in the capital and a number of other regions .
They disinfected hundreds of thousands of meters at the leading health centers and extended medical aid to patients across the country .
Attempts to distort the history of World War II indicate an agony of the unipolar world and the neocolonialism , Marko Djuric said .
`` World War II was a time of defeat of the greatest evil in the history of mankind , but also a time of creation of a new world order , based on the UN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to form a new world order , based on unilateral world and neocolonial relations .
Today we witness the agony of these projects that disappear from the historic stage at incredible pace .
Attempts to revise and rewrite history by downplaying the role of the Soviet Union and the Russian people in the victory against Nazism are nothing else but the last convulsions of the disappearing order , '' he stated .
`` The Soviet Union and the Russian people made , undoubtedly , the greatest contribution to the fight against Nazism and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of the deceased citizens of the Soviet Union , and the sheer number of the German soldiers and vehicles , eliminated by the Red Army , confirm this position unambiguously , '' Djuric added .
`` The world would have been completely different now , had the forces of the aggressor not crashed against the steel defense of the Russian people under Moscow , Leningrad , Stalingrad and Kursk . ''
`` The Serbian and Yugoslav patriots have also made a big contribution : they delayed the offensive on the Soviet Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant German forces bogged down in the Balkans , facilitating to victory against the evil of Fascism and Nazism , at the cost of big sacrifices , '' Djuric recalled .
The politician added that the Yugoslav partisans and the Soviet warriors liberated Belgrade together .
`` The perished Soviet soldiers and Yugoslav partisans today lie together at the cemeteries across our country as eternal witnesses of horrible suffering and glorious victory , '' he noted .
During the liberation of Yugoslavia , about 8,000 Soviet soldiers and officers died , 4,350 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partisans lost about 3,000 people during the fight for Belgrade .
Overall , about 30 % of the country ’ s population ( up to 1.7 million , according to various estimations ) died in the course of the occupation of Serbia .
The Yugoslavian partisan movement played a huge role in the fight against Nazism , taking the blow of dozens of Wehrmacht divisions .
The Serbians suffered heavy losses in the concentration camps : up to 700,000 were exterminated in the Jasenovac camp system .

"At the time of challenges, states and peoples should demonstrate to each other by concrete acts of solidarity that they are not alone in trouble. This is especially true for countries with traditionally friendly and fraternal relations. I am certain that the presence of Russian military specialists, in addition to contributing to military cooperation between our countries, had, first and foremost, a moral influence on the Serbian people’s readiness to withstand the difficult weeks and months of the fight against an invisible and largely unknown enemy. The assistance provided by Russian brothers, no doubt, will be remembered and appreciated in Serbia for a long time, because a friend in need is a friend indeed," he said.
BELGRADE, May 13. /TASS/. The assistance provided by Russian military specialists had great moral significance for the Serbian people, Director of the Government Office for Kosovo and Metohija and President Aleksandar Vucic’s deputy in the ruling Serbian Progressive Party, Marko Djuric said in an interview with TASS.
The Serbian politician noted that solidarity between countries and peoples is of paramount importance amid a pandemic. "The assistance provided by everyone to those who need help most is of key importance, even if this assistance is symbolic. I believe this should become a principle of international relations in the period after the coronavirus," he said.
Serbia earlier requested Russia’s assistance in the fight against the epidemic. On April 3-4, the Russian Aerospace Forces’ planes transported to Serbia Russian military medics, including virologists, radiation, chemical and biological protection specialists, special medical equipment, protection gear and sixteen military vehicles. The Russian specialists provided assistance in the capital and a number of other regions. They disinfected hundreds of thousands of meters at the leading health centers and extended medical aid to patients across the country.
Attempts to distort the history of World War II indicate an agony of the unipolar world and the neocolonialism, Marko Djuric said.
"World War II was a time of defeat of the greatest evil in the history of mankind, but also a time of creation of a new world order, based on the UN Charter. After 1989, some attempted to form a new world order, based on unilateral world and neocolonial relations. Today we witness the agony of these projects that disappear from the historic stage at incredible pace. Attempts to revise and rewrite history by downplaying the role of the Soviet Union and the Russian people in the victory against Nazism are nothing else but the last convulsions of the disappearing order," he stated.
"The Soviet Union and the Russian people made, undoubtedly, the greatest contribution to the fight against Nazism and the victory over it. The sheer number of the deceased citizens of the Soviet Union, and the sheer number of the German soldiers and vehicles, eliminated by the Red Army, confirm this position unambiguously," Djuric added. "The world would have been completely different now, had the forces of the aggressor not crashed against the steel defense of the Russian people under Moscow, Leningrad, Stalingrad and Kursk."
"The Serbian and Yugoslav patriots have also made a big contribution: they delayed the offensive on the Soviet Union and, throughout the war, kept significant German forces bogged down in the Balkans, facilitating to victory against the evil of Fascism and Nazism, at the cost of big sacrifices," Djuric recalled.
The politician added that the Yugoslav partisans and the Soviet warriors liberated Belgrade together. "The perished Soviet soldiers and Yugoslav partisans today lie together at the cemeteries across our country as eternal witnesses of horrible suffering and glorious victory," he noted.
During the liberation of Yugoslavia, about 8,000 Soviet soldiers and officers died, 4,350 of whom fell defending Belgrade. The Yugoslav partisans lost about 3,000 people during the fight for Belgrade. Overall, about 30% of the country’s population (up to 1.7 million, according to various estimations) died in the course of the occupation of Serbia. The Yugoslavian partisan movement played a huge role in the fight against Nazism, taking the blow of dozens of Wehrmacht divisions. The Serbians suffered heavy losses in the concentration camps: up to 700,000 were exterminated in the Jasenovac camp system.


tass--2020-05-13--Media: Hainan accelerates implementation of program for investors following pandemic

HAIKOU , MAy 13 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities have accelerated the process of introducing an integrated system on the island to formalize the activities of foreign investors amid receding coronavirus epidemic in the region , the Hainan Daily newspaper reported .
According to the publication , the authorities conducted an interdepartmental meeting last week on boosting the procedures related to raising capital from abroad .
`` Currently , intensive measures are being taken , and I hope that in the near future the 'integrated system ' will be improved and there will be more favorable conditions for foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local commerce department .
The official specified that the provincial administration is interested in attracting new companies and qualified personnel , which are essential for the implementation of numerous projects and will strengthen the international position of the Hainan free trade zone and enhance its competitiveness .
The official explained that the new pilot mechanism will significantly save time and energy , as the application submitted by an interested party through online registration can be immediately transferred for consideration to 20 key state control systems .
Now , an investor on Hainan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a special integrated system of services and track the simplified workflow , entrusting this process to the staff of the Department for International Economic Development and related competent agencies .
If necessary , a foreign company can at any time receive online consultation on all matters of interest regarding the development of business activities on the island .
According to statistics , since mid-April 2019 , when the pilot integrated system for foreign investors started to work on Hainan , the provincial authorities registered about 500 projects with the participation of more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new registration procedures and obtaining various permits , the government has provided foreign entrepreneurs and enterprises with simplified access to the services of more than ten investment-related departments .

HAIKOU, MAy 13. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities have accelerated the process of introducing an integrated system on the island to formalize the activities of foreign investors amid receding coronavirus epidemic in the region, the Hainan Daily newspaper reported.
According to the publication, the authorities conducted an interdepartmental meeting last week on boosting the procedures related to raising capital from abroad. "Currently, intensive measures are being taken, and I hope that in the near future the 'integrated system' will be improved and there will be more favorable conditions for foreign capital," said a representative of the local commerce department.
The official specified that the provincial administration is interested in attracting new companies and qualified personnel, which are essential for the implementation of numerous projects and will strengthen the international position of the Hainan free trade zone and enhance its competitiveness. The official explained that the new pilot mechanism will significantly save time and energy, as the application submitted by an interested party through online registration can be immediately transferred for consideration to 20 key state control systems.
Now, an investor on Hainan has the right to create an account in a special integrated system of services and track the simplified workflow, entrusting this process to the staff of the Department for International Economic Development and related competent agencies. If necessary, a foreign company can at any time receive online consultation on all matters of interest regarding the development of business activities on the island.
According to statistics, since mid-April 2019, when the pilot integrated system for foreign investors started to work on Hainan, the provincial authorities registered about 500 projects with the participation of more than 300 foreign companies. Due to new registration procedures and obtaining various permits, the government has provided foreign entrepreneurs and enterprises with simplified access to the services of more than ten investment-related departments.


tass--2020-05-13--Meeting of OPEC+ ministerial monitoring committee to be held on June 8

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee ( JMMC ) meeting will be held on June 8 , 2020 , most probably in a video format , while ministerial meetings of OPEC and non-OPEC states will be held on June 9 and 10 as planned , sources in delegations told TASS .
`` The JMMC meeting will be held on June 8 , whereas the technical committee ( JTC ) will take place earlier - on June 4 , '' one of the sources said .
He added that OPEC would hold a meeting of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 2-3 .
All meetings are planned in a video format , he noted .
Another source said that ministerial meetings of OPEC and non-OPEC countries , which usually consider recommendations of the monitoring committee , would be held on June 9 and 10 as planned .
`` Most probably they will be held online , '' he added .
The agenda of the upcoming meetings is unknown so far .
The agreement made by OPEC+ states on April 12 will remain in force for two years - by the end of April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditionally considers the current results of the crude production cut deal ’ s compliance .
Meanwhile , this time the cuts are unprecedented - by almost 10 mln barrels per day in May-June .
Observers suggest that not all countries will be able to reach the targets .
Particularly , Iraq , Nigeria and Angola may face difficulties .
Russia reduced oil and condensate production in early May to 9.5 mln barrels per day from 11.5 mln in April , according to the figures provided by the Central Dispatching Department of Fuel Energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s production , same as Saudi ’ s , should be slashed to 8.5 mln barrels per day excluding gas condensate .
However , the volume of condensate output has not been officially revealed .
The OPEC+ deal on crude output reduction by 9.7 mln barrels per day in May-June came into force on May 1 .
Russia and Saudi Arabia will reduce production on equal terms by 2.5 mln barrels per day from the basic level of 11 mln barrels per day .
The agreement itself will remain in force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mln barrels per day will be slashed in the period from July to December 2020 , and 5.8 mln barrels per day from January 2021 to end-April 2022 .
The parameters of the deal may be reconsidered in December 2021 .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) meeting will be held on June 8, 2020, most probably in a video format, while ministerial meetings of OPEC and non-OPEC states will be held on June 9 and 10 as planned, sources in delegations told TASS.
"The JMMC meeting will be held on June 8, whereas the technical committee (JTC) will take place earlier - on June 4," one of the sources said. He added that OPEC would hold a meeting of the economic council at the secretariat on June 2-3. All meetings are planned in a video format, he noted.
Another source said that ministerial meetings of OPEC and non-OPEC countries, which usually consider recommendations of the monitoring committee, would be held on June 9 and 10 as planned. "Most probably they will be held online," he added.
The agenda of the upcoming meetings is unknown so far. The agreement made by OPEC+ states on April 12 will remain in force for two years - by the end of April 2022. However, the monitoring committee traditionally considers the current results of the crude production cut deal’s compliance. Meanwhile, this time the cuts are unprecedented - by almost 10 mln barrels per day in May-June. Observers suggest that not all countries will be able to reach the targets. Particularly, Iraq, Nigeria and Angola may face difficulties.
Russia reduced oil and condensate production in early May to 9.5 mln barrels per day from 11.5 mln in April, according to the figures provided by the Central Dispatching Department of Fuel Energy Complex. According to the agreements, Russia’s production, same as Saudi’s, should be slashed to 8.5 mln barrels per day excluding gas condensate. However, the volume of condensate output has not been officially revealed.
The OPEC+ deal on crude output reduction by 9.7 mln barrels per day in May-June came into force on May 1. Russia and Saudi Arabia will reduce production on equal terms by 2.5 mln barrels per day from the basic level of 11 mln barrels per day. The agreement itself will remain in force for two years, though already 7.7 mln barrels per day will be slashed in the period from July to December 2020, and 5.8 mln barrels per day from January 2021 to end-April 2022. The parameters of the deal may be reconsidered in December 2021.


tass--2020-05-13--Kabul’s offensive against Taliban to stall peace process — Russian diplomat

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani ’ s order to launch an offensive against the Taliban ( outlawed in Russia ) and the suspension of the release of Taliban prisoners will halt the process of launching intra-Afghan negotiations , Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan and Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry ’ s Second Asia Department Zamir Kabulov told TASS on Wednesday .
`` This is regrettable , because by his actions the head of the Kabul administration actually stalls the process of moving towards the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kabul is not much interested in the early launch of intra-Afghan talks , '' the diplomat added .
Kabulov stressed that the Taliban ’ s combat activities against government forces did not violate the agreements reached by the Taliban and the US in Doha .
On Monday , Afghan authorities announced the suspension of the release of Taliban supporters due to the delay in handing over captured Afghan troops to the government in Kabul .
On Tuesday , Ghani ordered the army to proceed with offensive operations against terrorists .
On February 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed a peace agreement in Doha .
Under the deal , intra-Afghan consultations were to begin on March 10 .
It stipulated that up to 5,000 Taliban supporters and up to 1,000 people held by extremists should be freed as part of confidence-building measures by the beginning of intra-Afghan negotiations .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s order to launch an offensive against the Taliban (outlawed in Russia) and the suspension of the release of Taliban prisoners will halt the process of launching intra-Afghan negotiations, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan and Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second Asia Department Zamir Kabulov told TASS on Wednesday.
"This is regrettable, because by his actions the head of the Kabul administration actually stalls the process of moving towards the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations," he said.
"Such actions clearly indicate that Kabul is not much interested in the early launch of intra-Afghan talks," the diplomat added.
Kabulov stressed that the Taliban’s combat activities against government forces did not violate the agreements reached by the Taliban and the US in Doha.
On Monday, Afghan authorities announced the suspension of the release of Taliban supporters due to the delay in handing over captured Afghan troops to the government in Kabul. On Tuesday, Ghani ordered the army to proceed with offensive operations against terrorists.
On February 29, the United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha. Under the deal, intra-Afghan consultations were to begin on March 10. It stipulated that up to 5,000 Taliban supporters and up to 1,000 people held by extremists should be freed as part of confidence-building measures by the beginning of intra-Afghan negotiations.


tass--2020-05-13--Militants appropriate most of UN humanitarian aid for Rukban camp refugees, says statement

The militants later sell the medicine and essential goods delivered by the UN to civilians , according to the surrendered militia MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Most of the UN humanitarian cargo for Syria ’ s Rukban camp for internally displaced does not reach the refugees , militants who on April 14 fled the Al-Tanf area testify , the сoordination headquarters of Russia and Syria said in a joint statement .
According to the surrendered militants , `` most of the humanitarian cargo , delivered by the United Nations to the Rukban camp , is being appropriated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civilians `` are forced to purchase medicine and essential goods from the bandit groups on their own and for overinflated prices . ''
The statement underscores that feeding militants under the disguise of humanitarian aid is unacceptable .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) at the expense of the country ’ s civilian population lobbies interests of the West and the US in particular during settlement of the tough epidemiological situation in northeast Syria , according to the joint statement by the сoordination headquarters of Russia and Syria .
The document notes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult epidemiological situation in northeast Syria .
`` The fact that even the WHO got involved in this activity is surprising and worrisome , '' the statement reads .
According to a WHO report , to effectively counteract the pandemic , cross-border supplies of humanitarian aid , including through the Al Yarubiyah crossing , must be restored .
`` Meanwhile , smuggling of weapons , drugs , militants and the coronavirus infection to the neighboring states ’ territory through the abovementioned crossing is possible .
Considering these circumstances , it appears that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the expense of the Syrian people and the regional security , '' the document underscores .
In this regard , Russia and Syria call on the WHO representatives to review its approaches to compliance with the basic UN principles and to stop the practice of manipulation of public opinion , enforced by the Western nations .
The West ’ s aggressive intention to open up the Al Yarubiyah border crossing is prompted by the possibility to transfer arms to Kurdish units and smuggle fossil fuels for US companies , the joint statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headquarters runs .
`` The true aim of the West ’ s aggressive policy regarding the opening of the Al Yarubiyah border crossing in [ Syria ’ s ] northeast is to deliver weapons to Kurdish units controlled by the US side and take out the illegally extracted fossil fuels , which is carried out by US controlled companies in an unobstructed fashion , '' the statement reads .
The statement was signed by the chief of Russia ’ s inter-departmental coordination headquarters for the repatriation of Syrian refugees , chief of Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mikhail Mizintsev and chief of Syria ’ s inter-departmental coordination headquarters for the repatriation of refugees , Local Self-Administration Minister , Hussein Makhlouf .

The militants later sell the medicine and essential goods delivered by the UN to civilians, according to the surrendered militia
MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. Most of the UN humanitarian cargo for Syria’s Rukban camp for internally displaced does not reach the refugees, militants who on April 14 fled the Al-Tanf area testify, the сoordination headquarters of Russia and Syria said in a joint statement.
According to the surrendered militants, "most of the humanitarian cargo, delivered by the United Nations to the Rukban camp, is being appropriated by the militia leaders." Meanwhile, civilians "are forced to purchase medicine and essential goods from the bandit groups on their own and for overinflated prices." The statement underscores that feeding militants under the disguise of humanitarian aid is unacceptable. West's interests at expense of Syrian people
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The World Health Organization (WHO) at the expense of the country’s civilian population lobbies interests of the West and the US in particular during settlement of the tough epidemiological situation in northeast Syria, according to the joint statement by the сoordination headquarters of Russia and Syria. The document notes that the US is capitalizing on the difficult epidemiological situation in northeast Syria. "The fact that even the WHO got involved in this activity is surprising and worrisome," the statement reads. According to a WHO report, to effectively counteract the pandemic, cross-border supplies of humanitarian aid, including through the Al Yarubiyah crossing, must be restored. "Meanwhile, smuggling of weapons, drugs, militants and the coronavirus infection to the neighboring states’ territory through the abovementioned crossing is possible. Considering these circumstances, it appears that the Organization lobbies the interests of the West at the expense of the Syrian people and the regional security," the document underscores. In this regard, Russia and Syria call on the WHO representatives to review its approaches to compliance with the basic UN principles and to stop the practice of manipulation of public opinion, enforced by the Western nations. Opening of Al Yarubiyah border crossing


tass--2020-05-13--Coronavirus spread coefficient in Moscow lower than one for three days running

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
The coronavirus spread coefficient in Moscow has gone down to 0.91 , remaining @ @ @ @ @ days running , the data from the Russian coronavirus crisis center released on Wednesday suggests @ @ @ @ @ coefficient in Russia is lower than 1.01 .
Out of ten Russian regions with the @ @ @ @ @ , this figure equals one or is lower than one in three regions besides Moscow @ @ @ @ @ 1 ) , the Murmansk Region ( 0.54 compared to 0.31 the day before ) @ @ @ @ @ compared to 0.82 the day before ) .
The spread coefficient is calculated using the @ @ @ @ @ Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being in its recommendations for @ @ @ @ @ imposed due to the coronavirus spread .
It should not exceed 1 for shifting to @ @ @ @ @ restrictions in a Russian region .
The coefficient shows how many people on average get @ @ @ @ @ infected person prior to their isolation , the watchdog explained .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. The coronavirus spread coefficient in Moscow has gone down to 0.91, remaining lower than one for three days running, the data from the Russian coronavirus crisis center released on Wednesday suggests. Meanwhile, the spread coefficient in Russia is lower than 1.01.
Out of ten Russian regions with the highest number of people infected, this figure equals one or is lower than one in three regions besides Moscow: the Krasnodar Region (1), the Murmansk Region (0.54 compared to 0.31 the day before), and Dagestan (0.92 compared to 0.82 the day before).
The spread coefficient is calculated using the formula provided by the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being in its recommendations for regions on easing lockdown measures imposed due to the coronavirus spread. It should not exceed 1 for shifting to the first phase of easing restrictions in a Russian region. The coefficient shows how many people on average get the coronavirus infection from one infected person prior to their isolation, the watchdog explained.


tass--2020-05-13--Russia reports 10,028 cases of COVID-19 in past 24 hours

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has documented 10,028 cases of COVID-19 , a disease caused by the @ @ @ @ @ past 24 hours , with the total amount of cases reaching 242,271 , the Russian @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
According to the crisis center , the daily increase in cases has @ @ @ @ @ compared to 4.9 % a day earlier .
The officials noted that 4,461 of newly @ @ @ @ @ ) do not exhibit symptoms of the disease .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. Russia has documented 10,028 cases of COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the past 24 hours, with the total amount of cases reaching 242,271, the Russian anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Wednesday.
According to the crisis center, the daily increase in cases has gone down to 4.3% compared to 4.9% a day earlier. The officials noted that 4,461 of newly diagnosed patients (44.5%) do not exhibit symptoms of the disease.


tass--2020-05-13--Moscow reports 1,864 more coronavirus recoveries

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow doctors have completed treatment of 1,864 more patients from coronavirus , Moscow @ @ @ @ @ issues Anastasia Rakova said Wednesday .
`` In the past 24 hours , 1,864 more @ @ @ @ @ course of treatment .
Overall , the number of people who recovered from the infection @ @ @ @ @ she announced .
The deputy mayor added that doctors prescribes treatment in each specific case @ @ @ @ @ severity of disease in accordance with Russian and international recommendations .
She particularly stressed that @ @ @ @ @ According to the latest statistics , over 4 million people have been infected worldwide and @ @ @ @ @ been reported .
To date , a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed @ @ @ @ @ patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 2,116 fatalities @ @ @ @ @ Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus @ @

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. Moscow doctors have completed treatment of 1,864 more patients from coronavirus, Moscow Deputy Mayor for social development issues Anastasia Rakova said Wednesday.
"In the past 24 hours, 1,864 more people recovered after completing the course of treatment. Overall, the number of people who recovered from the infection rose to 21,506," she announced.
The deputy mayor added that doctors prescribes treatment in each specific case depending on the symptoms and severity of disease in accordance with Russian and international recommendations. She particularly stressed that people should not self-medicate.
According to the latest statistics, over 4 million people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported. To date, a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 43,512 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 2,116 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-13--Another 163 COVID-19 patients recover in Moscow Region

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Another 163 coronavirus patients have recovered in the Moscow Region , bringing the @ @ @ @ @ 1,745 , the regional anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Wednesday .
Russia moves up to @ @ @ @ @ '' Another 163 coronavirus patients have recovered in the Moscow Region .
All of them @ @ @ @ @ hospitals ] after testing negative for coronavirus , '' the crisis center said .
It @ @ @ @ @ of patients who had recovered from the disease had reached 1,745 .
By now , @ @ @ @ @ cases have been recorded in the Moscow Region , 219 patients have died .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. Another 163 coronavirus patients have recovered in the Moscow Region, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,745, the regional anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Wednesday.
Russia moves up to second place in COVID-19 cases
"Another 163 coronavirus patients have recovered in the Moscow Region. All of them have been discharged [from hospitals] after testing negative for coronavirus," the crisis center said.
It noted that the total number of patients who had recovered from the disease had reached 1,745.
By now, a total of 22,700 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the Moscow Region, 219 patients have died.
Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-13--Watchdog says 259,000 people remain under medical surveillance in Russia

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
A total of 259,000 people remain under medical surveillance in Russia due to @ @ @ @ @ the novel coronavirus , the press service of Russia ’ s consumer protection watchdog reported @ @ @ @ @ A total of ] 259,000 people remain under medical surveillance in Russia , '' the @ @ @ @ @ to the watchdog , more than 5.9 million coronavirus tests have been conducted throughout the @ @ @ @ @ conducted over the past 24 hours .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified @ @ @ @ @ WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - @ @ @ @ @ corner of the globe , including Russia .
Earlier , the Russian government set up @ @ @ @ @ the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. A total of 259,000 people remain under medical surveillance in Russia due to being suspected of having contracted the novel coronavirus, the press service of Russia’s consumer protection watchdog reported on Wednesday.
"[A total of] 259,000 people remain under medical surveillance in Russia," the press service said.
According to the watchdog, more than 5.9 million coronavirus tests have been conducted throughout the country, with 177,000 tests conducted over the past 24 hours.
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. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-13--Babilon Mobile and 10T Tech Launch Babilon-Mobile eSIM Service

KUALA LUMPUR , Malaysia and MOSCOW , May 12 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Babilon , the largest mobile operator in Tajikistan , and 10T Tech Sdn Bhd , an eSIM Solutions company based in Hong Kong , are proud to announce the launch of Babilon 's digital eSIM service using 10T Tech 's eSIM Cloud Solution .
This advanced mobile telecoms service allows owners to sign up to Babilon 's LTE mobile plans by purchasing a Babilon QR code from multiple channels .
eSIM 's ( embedded SIM 's ) are dramatically changing the nature of consumer and IoT connectivity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ network connectivity without having to purchase a physical SIM card separately .
Users can simply download the mobile plan of their choosing , and be connected to the mobile network in a matter of minutes .
eSIM compatible devices includes the current range of Apple iPhones and iPads , and latest Samsung S20 and Huawei P40 range of devices .
Commenting during the launch , Babilon 's Director Mr. Farzon Mamurov said , `` We firmly believe eSIM is a gamechanger for consumer devices , allowing our existing and prospective subscribers to download @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional mobile number for data or for other purposes , and be ready with our roaming service on arrival at their destination . ''
He added , `` The planned Digital Sign up experience is in line with Babilon 's continual efforts to be the most innovative mobile telecom provider constantly striving to offer its current and new customers the best service and most innovative features .
eSIM is also the perfect solution to help with social distancing during the global pandemic .
New subscribers will be able to sign up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of minutes with very low amount of contacts . ''
Founded in 2017 , 10T Tech offers the world 's first Zero Entry Fee solution for Consumer eSIM and is aimed at Global Challenger and MVNO carriers .
10T recently launched the worlds first Apple and Android Compatible Device Entitlement Solution specifically aimed at Global Challenger Carriers .
Founded in 2002 , Babilon-Mobile is a leading mobile communications services provider in Tajikistan .
Implementing up to date technologies , the professional team strives to provide the customers the highest quality of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about this news item , contact info @ babilon-m.com To find out more about Babilon , visit

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and MOSCOW, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Babilon, the largest mobile operator in Tajikistan, and 10T Tech Sdn Bhd, an eSIM Solutions company based in Hong Kong, are proud to announce the launch of Babilon's digital eSIM service using 10T Tech's eSIM Cloud Solution.
This advanced mobile telecoms service allows owners to sign up to Babilon's LTE mobile plans by purchasing a Babilon QR code from multiple channels.
eSIM's (embedded SIM's) are dramatically changing the nature of consumer and IoT connectivity forever, enabling devices to have out-of-the-box network connectivity without having to purchase a physical SIM card separately. Users can simply download the mobile plan of their choosing, and be connected to the mobile network in a matter of minutes. eSIM compatible devices includes the current range of Apple iPhones and iPads, and latest Samsung S20 and Huawei P40 range of devices.
Commenting during the launch, Babilon's Director Mr. Farzon Mamurov said, "We firmly believe eSIM is a gamechanger for consumer devices, allowing our existing and prospective subscribers to download a Babilon eSIM profile and have an additional mobile number for data or for other purposes, and be ready with our roaming service on arrival at their destination."
He added, "The planned Digital Sign up experience is in line with Babilon's continual efforts to be the most innovative mobile telecom provider constantly striving to offer its current and new customers the best service and most innovative features. eSIM is also the perfect solution to help with social distancing during the global pandemic. New subscribers will be able to sign up to the best LTE service in Tajikistan in a matter of minutes with very low amount of contacts."
About 10T Tech
Founded in 2017, 10T Tech offers the world's first Zero Entry Fee solution for Consumer eSIM and is aimed at Global Challenger and MVNO carriers. 10T recently launched the worlds first Apple and Android Compatible Device Entitlement Solution specifically aimed at Global Challenger Carriers.
About Babilon
Founded in 2002, Babilon-Mobile is a leading mobile communications services provider in Tajikistan. Implementing up to date technologies, the professional team strives to provide the customers the highest quality of the widest range of services.
To inquire about this news item, contact info@babilon-m.com
To find out more about Babilon, visit www.Babilon-m.com
CONTACT: Babilon-Mobile, info@babilon-m.com, (992)-44-600-1010; 10T Tech Limited, Geoffrey Head, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, +6012-302-5488, Geoffrey.Head@10ttech.com; Tina, +60163377210


tass--2020-05-13--Death toll from coronavirus in US could hit 147,000 by early August, expert says

NEW YORK , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States could reach 147,000 by August 4 , Dr. Christopher Murray , Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington , told CNN .
Murray outlined a coronavirus model in the US , which was revised given the gradual cancellation of epidemiological measures in various states .
An earlier forecast suggested that there would be 10,000 fewer deaths .
`` When we started off making projections , we had assumed that all the states were going to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep social distancing in place until transmission gets to a really low level , '' IMHE director Dr. Christopher Murray told CNN .
`` We ’ re not doing that , '' he said .
`` We ’ re speeding towards relaxing social distancing . ''
Dr. Anthony Fauci , US top infectious disease doctor , told the Senate Health , Education , Labor and Pensions committee on Tuesday that the real death toll from the coronavirus in the US could surpass the official statistics .
According to Johns Hopkins University , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities , the US has recorded more than 1.36 mln coronavirus cases and 82,246 deaths .

NEW YORK, May 13. /TASS/. The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States could reach 147,000 by August 4, Dr. Christopher Murray, Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, told CNN.
Murray outlined a coronavirus model in the US, which was revised given the gradual cancellation of epidemiological measures in various states. An earlier forecast suggested that there would be 10,000 fewer deaths. "When we started off making projections, we had assumed that all the states were going to follow the New Zealand model, which is to keep social distancing in place until transmission gets to a really low level," IMHE director Dr. Christopher Murray told CNN. "We’re not doing that," he said. "We’re speeding towards relaxing social distancing."
Dr. Anthony Fauci, US top infectious disease doctor, told the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee on Tuesday that the real death toll from the coronavirus in the US could surpass the official statistics.
According to Johns Hopkins University, which analyzes data of federal and local authorities, the US has recorded more than 1.36 mln coronavirus cases and 82,246 deaths.


tass--2020-05-13--US knocks on a closed door seeking to extend Iran arms embargo - Russia’s UN envoy

THE UNITED NATIONS , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
The United States can not demand the extension of arms embargo against Tehran since it is no more a party to the Iran nuclear deal , Russia ’ s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya told a press conference with journalists via a video link-up .
`` I do not see any reasons why arms embargo should be imposed on Iran , '' Nebenzya said .
`` It expires on 18 October .
It was temporary .
Let ’ s call a spade a spade : it was not in fact even an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran is allowed to export/import armaments on the consent of the Security Council .
Of course , you may call it a de-facto embargo , because we know what would happen if Iran asked for such waiver , but technically it was not an embargo .
For us it ’ s clear , it expires on 18 October .
We proceed from that fact . ''
The high-ranking diplomat recalled that exactly two years ago , the US `` proudly announced '' that it withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Now they knock on that door and say `` just wait a second , we forgot to do one little thing on the JCPOA .
Let us back , we will do it and leave again '' .
This is ridiculous , '' he said .
`` You know , in order to be able to use the instruments provided by JCPOA you first have to be a participant of the JCPOA .
The US has not been an effective participant of the JCPOA for two years now . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Washington sought `` to pressure the United Nations Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Tehran or see far more stringent sanctions reimposed on the country . ''
Russia ’ s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on March 3 that an extension of the arms embargo was not on the table .
Under the JCPOA , which was signed between five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany with Iran in 2015 , Tehran will be able to purchase armaments and military equipment from foreign suppliers since October @

THE UNITED NATIONS, May 13. /TASS/. The United States cannot demand the extension of arms embargo against Tehran since it is no more a party to the Iran nuclear deal, Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya told a press conference with journalists via a video link-up.
"I do not see any reasons why arms embargo should be imposed on Iran," Nebenzya said. "It expires on 18 October. It was temporary. Let’s call a spade a spade: it was not in fact even an embargo. It is the provision where Iran is allowed to export/import armaments on the consent of the Security Council. Of course, you may call it a de-facto embargo, because we know what would happen if Iran asked for such waiver, but technically it was not an embargo. For us it’s clear, it expires on 18 October. We proceed from that fact."
The high-ranking diplomat recalled that exactly two years ago, the US "proudly announced" that it withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and closed the door behind. "Now they knock on that door and say "just wait a second, we forgot to do one little thing on the JCPOA. Let us back, we will do it and leave again". This is ridiculous," he said. "You know, in order to be able to use the instruments provided by JCPOA you first have to be a participant of the JCPOA. The US has not been an effective participant of the JCPOA for two years now."
The New York Times reported on April 26 that Washington sought "to pressure the United Nations Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Tehran or see far more stringent sanctions reimposed on the country." Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on March 3 that an extension of the arms embargo was not on the table. Under the JCPOA, which was signed between five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany with Iran in 2015, Tehran will be able to purchase armaments and military equipment from foreign suppliers since October.


tass--2020-05-13--Russia’s US envoy slams Ukrainian message to veterans as cynical

WASHINGTON , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has slammed as cynical the attempts of Ukraine ’ s diplomatic mission in Washington to draw a parallel between victory over Nazism in 1945 and the domestic Ukrainian conflict .
The ambassador commented on a message by Ukraine ’ s military attache Boris Kremenetsky sent to the veterans of the former Soviet Union living in the US , which criticized Russia .
The Russian diplomat said in a statement posted on the embassy ’ s Facebook page that the message had been sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and outraged veterans and their family members , who have no relation to modern Ukraine . ''
The Ukrainian military attache emphasized the need to `` defend Ukraine ’ s territorial integrity and sovereignty from Russia ’ s aggression . ''
However , Kremenetsky repeated the words of Soviet diplomat Vyacheslav Molotov that `` the enemy will be defeated and victory will be ours ! ''
Antonov has described this move as `` tragicomical . ''
The Russian diplomat has described as cynical the attempts by Ukraine ’ s Embassy to draw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the six-year domestic Ukrainian conflict , the author of which in violation of the Minsk agreements wanted to secure a war victory . ''
`` I note that his ‘ buddies ’ shell Donbass and veterans who live there almost every day while Washington accuses Russia of this , '' Antonov said .
`` It is difficult to comment on illogical approaches of Ukrainian diplomacy to the theme of Victory as a whole .
There are attempts to fit into the chorus of those who put the USSR - the main force that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacrifices - on a par with Hitler Germany , those who claim that the war started because of the `` Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact '' of 1939 , and not because of the Munich Agreement of Western democracies with Hitler and Mussolini in 1938 , '' the Russian ambassador noted .
According to the diplomat , the main reason for such behavior of Ukrainain representatives is `` an attempt to paint Russia as an enemy . ''
Moreover , according to him , Russia has never considered `` the Ukrainian people as hostile to Russians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And this is not a slogan , this is my perception of the situation .
I am strongly convinced that no matter who tries to separate Ukraine from Russia , they will lose . ''
According to him , `` years will pass , and Russia and Ukraine will live as peacefully , fraternally , as it had been for many , many years before that .
`` .

WASHINGTON, May 13. /TASS/. Russia’s Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has slammed as cynical the attempts of Ukraine’s diplomatic mission in Washington to draw a parallel between victory over Nazism in 1945 and the domestic Ukrainian conflict.
The ambassador commented on a message by Ukraine’s military attache Boris Kremenetsky sent to the veterans of the former Soviet Union living in the US, which criticized Russia.
The Russian diplomat said in a statement posted on the embassy’s Facebook page that the message had been sent to the Russian diplomats by "perplexed and outraged veterans and their family members, who have no relation to modern Ukraine." The Ukrainian military attache emphasized the need to "defend Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty from Russia’s aggression." However, Kremenetsky repeated the words of Soviet diplomat Vyacheslav Molotov that "the enemy will be defeated and victory will be ours!" Antonov has described this move as "tragicomical."
The Russian diplomat has described as cynical the attempts by Ukraine’s Embassy to draw a parallel between defeating Nazism in 1945 and the six-year domestic Ukrainian conflict, the author of which in violation of the Minsk agreements wanted to secure a war victory." "I note that his ‘buddies’ shell Donbass and veterans who live there almost every day while Washington accuses Russia of this," Antonov said.
"It is difficult to comment on illogical approaches of Ukrainian diplomacy to the theme of Victory as a whole. There are attempts to fit into the chorus of those who put the USSR - the main force that defeated Nazism at the cost of enormous sacrifices - on a par with Hitler Germany, those who claim that the war started because of the "Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact" of 1939, and not because of the Munich Agreement of Western democracies with Hitler and Mussolini in 1938," the Russian ambassador noted.
According to the diplomat, the main reason for such behavior of Ukrainain representatives is "an attempt to paint Russia as an enemy." Moreover, according to him, Russia has never considered "the Ukrainian people as hostile to Russians." "Ukrainians are brothers. And this is not a slogan, this is my perception of the situation. I am strongly convinced that no matter who tries to separate Ukraine from Russia, they will lose." According to him, "years will pass, and Russia and Ukraine will live as peacefully, fraternally, as it had been for many, many years before that.".


tass--2020-05-13--Number of COVID-19 patients in Russia’s Far East exceeds 1,000

VLADIVOSTOK , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
The number of patients with confirmed COVID-19 in the Primorsky Region , in Russia ’ s Far East , has risen by 52 over the past day to 1,007 , the regional government ’ s press service reported on Wednesday .
`` As of May 13 , the number of those infected with the coronavirus in the Primorsky Region exceeded 1,000 .
Over the past day , the number of patients with COVID-19 has risen by 52 .
The regional crisis center reported that since the start of the epidemic some 1,007 residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , '' the statement said .
Some fourteen patients in infectious disease hospitals remain in grave condition and they have been connected to lung ventilators .
Forty-three patients are in serious condition , and 19 of them have complications related to the coronavirus .
Over the past day 28 people have been discharged from hospitals after successful treatment .
The total number of coronavirus patients who recovered is estimated at 268 .
Wearing face masks is compulsory in the region and self-isolation measures have been extended until June 1 .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region .
Authorities in Nakhodka , which has reported the biggest number of COVID-19 cases , have introduced restrictions on entering or leaving the city .
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 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 4,269,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,534,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 43,512 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 2,116 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the @ @ @

VLADIVOSTOK, May 13. /TASS/. The number of patients with confirmed COVID-19 in the Primorsky Region, in Russia’s Far East, has risen by 52 over the past day to 1,007, the regional government’s press service reported on Wednesday.
"As of May 13, the number of those infected with the coronavirus in the Primorsky Region exceeded 1,000. Over the past day, the number of patients with COVID-19 has risen by 52. The regional crisis center reported that since the start of the epidemic some 1,007 residents of the region have been diagnosed with the coronavirus," the statement said.
Some fourteen patients in infectious disease hospitals remain in grave condition and they have been connected to lung ventilators. Forty-three patients are in serious condition, and 19 of them have complications related to the coronavirus.
Over the past day 28 people have been discharged from hospitals after successful treatment. The total number of coronavirus patients who recovered is estimated at 268.
Wearing face masks is compulsory in the region and self-isolation measures have been extended until June 1. A number of enterprises continue working in the region. Authorities in Nakhodka, which has reported the biggest number of COVID-19 cases, have introduced restrictions on entering or leaving the city.
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 4,269,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 287,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,534,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 232,243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 43,512 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 2,116 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-13--West stonewalls open discussion on new OPCW report at UN Security Council - Russia’s envoy

THE UNITED NATIONS , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Western countries have rejected Russia ’ s request to hold an open discussion on a report by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) devoted to the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria , Russia ’ s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya told a press conference with journalists via a video link-up .
`` Despite our open criticism of the illicit nature of the [ OPCW Investigation and Identification Team ] IIT , we were not opposed to the Director-General briefing the Council on the report .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is conducted in an open setting , '' Nebenzya said .
`` Regrettably , our Western partners and their allies insisted on holding this meeting behind closed doors and in an `` informal-informal '' setting of the IIT , despite the slogans of the openness and transparency of the Security Council , '' he noted .
The Russian envoy also noted that the claims against Damascus were unfounded and illogical .
There is no evidence that the Syrian army had prepared a chemical attack , while terrorists mostly benefited from the accusations against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard evidence that this is absolute provocation , Nebenzya stressed .
In their turn , the envoys of European member-states of the UN Security Council ( France , the United Kingdom , Estonia , Belgium and Germany ) issued a joint statement on Tuesday supporting the OPCW report ’ s conclusions and the work of the IIT and called for punishing those responsible for these steps .

THE UNITED NATIONS, May 13. /TASS/. Western countries have rejected Russia’s request to hold an open discussion on a report by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) devoted to the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya told a press conference with journalists via a video link-up.
"Despite our open criticism of the illicit nature of the [OPCW Investigation and Identification Team] IIT, we were not opposed to the Director-General briefing the Council on the report. Our only request was that this interaction is conducted in an open setting," Nebenzya said.
"Regrettably, our Western partners and their allies insisted on holding this meeting behind closed doors and in an "informal-informal" setting of the IIT, despite the slogans of the openness and transparency of the Security Council," he noted.
The Russian envoy also noted that the claims against Damascus were unfounded and illogical. There is no evidence that the Syrian army had prepared a chemical attack, while terrorists mostly benefited from the accusations against Damascus, he stressed. There is hard evidence that this is absolute provocation, Nebenzya stressed.
In their turn, the envoys of European member-states of the UN Security Council (France, the United Kingdom, Estonia, Belgium and Germany) issued a joint statement on Tuesday supporting the OPCW report’s conclusions and the work of the IIT and called for punishing those responsible for these steps.


tass--2020-05-13--FSB detains foreigner in Russia’s Far East over calls for sponsoring terrorism

KHABAROVSK , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Federal Security Service ( FSB ) has detained a labor @ @ @ @ @ country in the Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk over calls for financing terrorism and carrying @ @ @ @ @ FSB press service said .
`` The FSB officers have detained a 26-year-old national of @ @ @ @ @ public calls in the Internet for committing terrorism-related crimes and justifying terrorism , '' the @ @ @ @ @ been placed in custody .
The labor migrant arrived in Khabarovsk last autumn .
The @ @ @ @ @ Islam ideas , started calling for committing terrorist attacks .
This winter , he posted @ @ @ @ @ calls for funding the activity of Jabhat al-Nusra , an international terror group outlawed in @ @ @ @ @ , he also justified armed struggle against `` the enemies of Islam . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ criminal case into public calls for committing terrorism-related crimes and justification of terrorism or terrorism @ @

KHABAROVSK, May 13. /TASS/. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a labor migrant from a Central Asian country in the Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk over calls for financing terrorism and carrying out terrorist attacks, the FSB press service said.
"The FSB officers have detained a 26-year-old national of a Central Asian republic over public calls in the Internet for committing terrorism-related crimes and justifying terrorism," the statement said. He has been placed in custody.
The labor migrant arrived in Khabarovsk last autumn. The man, who supported radical Islam ideas, started calling for committing terrorist attacks. This winter, he posted on his Telegram account the calls for funding the activity of Jabhat al-Nusra, an international terror group outlawed in Russia. In his posts, he also justified armed struggle against "the enemies of Islam."
The FSB investigators have opened a criminal case into public calls for committing terrorism-related crimes and justification of terrorism or terrorism propaganda.


tass--2020-05-12--Volume of Sanya's utilized foreign investment up by 42% in first quarter of 2020

HAIKOU , May 12 .
/TASS/ .
The volume of utilized foreign investment in Sanya 's economy in January-March 2020 amounted to $ 27.89 million , which is by 41.8 % more in annual terms , the Hainan Daily newspape reported .
According to the news outlet , in the first three months of 2020 , 16 new enterprises were set up in the city with the participation of foreign capital , which is by five times more compared to the same period last year .
The article emphasizes that the development of the investment climate of the city is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ established in the city in February , its tasks include providing services to enterprises in the field of investment activity , as well as assistance in cultivating the resort 's investment environment .
At the end of 2019 , the volume of actual use of foreign investment in the economy of the city of Sanya increased by 152 % , to $ 260 million , the number of market participants increased by 36 thousand , which is 106.2 % more compared to 2018 .
In addition , 44 investment projects were launched in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 billion yuan ( about $ 857 million ) , five projects were launched as part of promoting the construction of a free trade zone on the island .
According to official statistics , foreign investments in Hainan 's economy in 2019 exceeded $ 1.5 billion which is by 107.8 % more than in 2018 .
In the near future the island plans to actively draw investment in such areas as financial services , the production and rental of eco-friendly cars , the production of medication and medical equipment .
In April 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province .
By 2050 , according to the authorities , the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy , developed tourism , top-notch scientific , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .
By 2025 , the Chinese government intends to create an `` international center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In order to do so , the `` Eastern Hawaii '' with their unique natural landscapes , thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels , which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline .
The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world .

HAIKOU, May 12. /TASS/. The volume of utilized foreign investment in Sanya's economy in January-March 2020 amounted to $ 27.89 million, which is by 41.8% more in annual terms, the Hainan Daily newspape reported.
According to the news outlet, in the first three months of 2020, 16 new enterprises were set up in the city with the participation of foreign capital, which is by five times more compared to the same period last year.
The article emphasizes that the development of the investment climate of the city is facilitated by the Sanya Investment Promotion Office established in the city in February, its tasks include providing services to enterprises in the field of investment activity, as well as assistance in cultivating the resort's investment environment.
At the end of 2019, the volume of actual use of foreign investment in the economy of the city of Sanya increased by 152%, to $ 260 million, the number of market participants increased by 36 thousand, which is 106.2% more compared to 2018. In addition, 44 investment projects were launched in the city with a total investment of 6 billion yuan (about $ 857 million), five projects were launched as part of promoting the construction of a free trade zone on the island.
According to official statistics, foreign investments in Hainan's economy in 2019 exceeded $ 1.5 billion which is by 107.8% more than in 2018. In the near future the island plans to actively draw investment in such areas as financial services, the production and rental of eco-friendly cars, the production of medication and medical equipment.
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.
By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.


tass--2020-05-14--More than half of coronavirus patients in Italy already recovered — authorities

ROME , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
More than half of all novel coronavirus patients in Italy , or 112,541 @ @ @ @ @ have already recovered from the disease , the Civil Protection Department said on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ have recovered in the past 24 hours , while 888 were diagnosed with the infection @ @ @ @ @ people died in the reported period , bringing the overall death toll in Italy to @ @ @ @ @ was detected in Italy on February 21 .
Nationwide quarantine measures have been in place @ @ @ @ @ the country started to gradually ease them starting from May 4 .
The government is @ @ @ @ @ of measures to ease the quarantine restrictions on Wednesday night and to start implementing them @ @ @ @

ROME, May 13. /TASS/. More than half of all novel coronavirus patients in Italy, or 112,541 out of 222,104 people, have already recovered from the disease, the Civil Protection Department said on Wednesday.
A total of 3,502 people have recovered in the past 24 hours, while 888 were diagnosed with the infection. A total of 195 people died in the reported period, bringing the overall death toll in Italy to 31,106.
The COVID-19 outbreak was detected in Italy on February 21. Nationwide quarantine measures have been in place since March 10, but the country started to gradually ease them starting from May 4. The government is expected to announce another set of measures to ease the quarantine restrictions on Wednesday night and to start implementing them on May 18.


tass--2020-05-14--Steps against FT, NYT to depend on whether they refute their allegations or not — diplomat

MOSCOW , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
Further measures against the New York Times and the Financial Times will depend on whether they publish refutation of their allegation about underreporting coronavirus mortality statistics in Russia or not , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS on Wednesday .
`` Further steps in respect of FT and NYT will depend on whether they publish refutation or not , '' she said .
Earlier in the day , she told Solovyov Live on YouTube that lawmakers from the Russian State Duma lower parliament house had asked the foreign ministry to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false information , up to stripping their journalists of accreditation in Russia .
`` Obviously , it is an extreme measure .
This is not our method to deprive accreditation , to expel journalists or any other repressive measures .
We opt to respond , first of all , verbally and back our words by deeds , by concrete steps , '' she said .
According to Zakharova , the Russian foreign ministry would send letters to the Financial Times and the New York Times demanding they publish refutation .
Apart from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign ministry will refer corresponding appeals to OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Desir and UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay .
The London-based Financial Times newspaper wrote earlier that `` Russia ’ s national death toll from coronavirus could be 70 % higher than the government ’ s official data show . ''
World Health Organization ( WHO ) Representative in Russia Melita Vujnovic told the Rossiya-24 TV channel that there was no evidence proving that Russian authorities were trying to hide the actual coronavirus death toll .
In late December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 4,355,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 293,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 242,271 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 48,003 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 2,212 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 13. /TASS/. Further measures against the New York Times and the Financial Times will depend on whether they publish refutation of their allegation about underreporting coronavirus mortality statistics in Russia or not, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS on Wednesday.
"Further steps in respect of FT and NYT will depend on whether they publish refutation or not," she said.
Earlier in the day, she told Solovyov Live on YouTube that lawmakers from the Russian State Duma lower parliament house had asked the foreign ministry to take measures against the news outlets that published false information, up to stripping their journalists of accreditation in Russia. "Obviously, it is an extreme measure. This is not our method to deprive accreditation, to expel journalists or any other repressive measures. We opt to respond, first of all, verbally and back our words by deeds, by concrete steps," she said.
According to Zakharova, the Russian foreign ministry would send letters to the Financial Times and the New York Times demanding they publish refutation. Apart from that, in her words, the Russian foreign ministry will refer corresponding appeals to OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Desir and UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay.
The London-based Financial Times newspaper wrote earlier that "Russia’s national death toll from coronavirus could be 70% higher than the government’s official data show." World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Russia Melita Vujnovic told the Rossiya-24 TV channel that there was no evidence proving that Russian authorities were trying to hide the actual coronavirus death toll.
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 4,355,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 293,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,610,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 242,271 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 48,003 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 2,212 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-14--58 coronavirus patients die in Moscow in past day — crisis center

MOSCOW , May 14 .
/TASS/ .
Another 58 patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and concurrent diseases died in @ @ @ @ @ hours , bringing the overall death toll in the Russian capital to 1,290 , the @ @ @ @ @ `` A total of 58 patients diagnosed with pneumonia , who tested positive for the @ @ @ @ @ Moscow , '' the center said .
So far , 1,290 people with confirmed novel @ @ @ @ @ the Russian capital in total .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the latest statistics , over 4,355,000 people have been infected worldwide and @ @ @ @ @ been reported .
To date , a total of 242,271 coronavirus cases have been confirmed @ @ @ @ @ patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 2,212 fatalities @ @ @ @ @ Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus @ @

MOSCOW, May 14. /TASS/. Another 58 patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and concurrent diseases died in Moscow in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll in the Russian capital to 1,290, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said.
"A total of 58 patients diagnosed with pneumonia, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, died in Moscow," the center said.
So far, 1,290 people with confirmed novel coronavirus infection have died in the Russian capital in total.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 4,355,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 293,000 deaths have been reported.
To date, a total of 242,271 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 48,003 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 2,212 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-13--Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 81,000 in past day — WHO

GENEVA , May 13 .
/TASS/ .
More than 81,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on May 13 , with the overall number of such cases exceeding 4.17 million , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday .
As of 11:00 Moscow time on May 13 , as many as 4,170,424 novel coronavirus cases and 287,399 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe .
The number of confirmed cases grew by 81,577 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 4,245 .
The WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the countries .
South and North America accounts for the majority of confirmed coronavirus cases - 1,781,564 .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 37,847 and the number of deaths - by 1,955 and reached 106,504 .
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in Europe amounts to 1,780,360 and the number of fatalities is 159,799 .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 24,527 and the number of deaths - by 1,918 .
The East Mediterranean region has 284,270 cases and 9,529 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 10,243 and the number of deaths - by 121 .
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States ( 1,322,054 ) , Russia ( 242,271 ) , Spain ( 228,030 ) , the United Kingdom ( 226,467 ) , Italy ( 221,216 ) , Germany ( 171,306 ) , Brazil ( 168,331 ) , Turkey ( 141,475 ) , France ( 138,161 ) , and Iran ( 110,767 ) .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported in China ’ s city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Since then , cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world .
On March 11 , 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

GENEVA, May 13. /TASS/. More than 81,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on May 13, with the overall number of such cases exceeding 4.17 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday.
As of 11:00 Moscow time on May 13, as many as 4,170,424 novel coronavirus cases and 287,399 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe. The number of confirmed cases grew by 81,577 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 4,245.
The WHO statistics is based on officially confirmed data from the countries.
South and North America accounts for the majority of confirmed coronavirus cases - 1,781,564. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 37,847 and the number of deaths - by 1,955 and reached 106,504.
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in Europe amounts to 1,780,360 and the number of fatalities is 159,799. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 24,527 and the number of deaths - by 1,918.
The East Mediterranean region has 284,270 cases and 9,529 fatalities as of May 13. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 10,243 and the number of deaths - by 121.
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States (1,322,054), Russia (242,271), Spain (228,030), the United Kingdom (226,467), Italy (221,216), Germany (171,306), Brazil (168,331), Turkey (141,475), France (138,161), and Iran (110,767).
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Since then, cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.