tass--2020-02-19--Health Ministry: HIV testing scope in Russia almost reached 28% in 2019

`` In 2019 , the scope of HIV testing has reached 27.8 % , which means more than 40.8 million people have discovered their HIV status .
This is 6.3 % more than last year .
This is one of the highest scores in the world , '' she said during a State Duma Healthcare Committee meeting .
MOSCOW , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
The scope of HIV testing in Russia has reached 27.8 % of the population in 2019 : more than 40.8 million people have found out their HIV status , says Natalya Kostenko , head of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medical Aid and Health Risks Control .
According to Kostenko , the HIV situation in Russia has stabilized , and incidence growth rate slowed down .
In 2019 , 80,118 new HIV cases were registered , which is 7.5 % less than last year , she said .
`` The highest infection rate is observed in people aged between 30 and 44 .
[ … ] We also observe that the share of young people between 15 and 20 has reduced from 1.6 % to 0.8 % , '' she added .
Kostenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dispensary supervision , and that more than 500,000 people receive anti-retrovirus therapy .
Health Minister Aide Lyalya Gabbasova disclosed that HIV testing scope grows by 2 million people every year .
`` Every year , we add almost two million people to the testing scope .
Health Ministry communications programs play a big role here , '' she said .
Gabbasova noted that the situation in key groups changes as well .
Earlier , consumers of injection drugs were the biggest problem , while today , it is consumers of synthetic drugs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission .
The share of injection and sexual transmission of the HIV are almost equal now , she said .
HIV Danger HIV , also known as the human immunodeficiency virus , attacks the immune system and weakens people ’ s natural defenses against a wide array of diseases , including several types of cancer .
The infection can be transferred via unprotected sexual contact , infected blood transfusion , and during use of infected syringe needles and other sharp objects by groups of people .
The infection can also transfer from mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breastfeeding .
The last stage of HIV is AIDS ( acquired immune deficiency syndrome ) , when human body loses its ability to fight infections and tumors .
According to the federal register of HIV-infected people , by January 1 , 2019 , there were slightly more than 715 thousand Russians under medical supervision .

"In 2019, the scope of HIV testing has reached 27.8%, which means more than 40.8 million people have discovered their HIV status. This is 6.3% more than last year. This is one of the highest scores in the world," she said during a State Duma Healthcare Committee meeting.
MOSCOW, February 19. /TASS/. The scope of HIV testing in Russia has reached 27.8% of the population in 2019: more than 40.8 million people have found out their HIV status, says Natalya Kostenko, head of the Health Ministry's Department of Emergency Medical Aid and Health Risks Control.
According to Kostenko, the HIV situation in Russia has stabilized, and incidence growth rate slowed down. In 2019, 80,118 new HIV cases were registered, which is 7.5% less than last year, she said.
"The highest infection rate is observed in people aged between 30 and 44. […] We also observe that the share of young people between 15 and 20 has reduced from 1.6% to 0.8%," she added.
Kostenko disclosed that 743,000 HIV-infected people are under dispensary supervision, and that more than 500,000 people receive anti-retrovirus therapy.
Health Minister Aide Lyalya Gabbasova disclosed that HIV testing scope grows by 2 million people every year.
"Every year, we add almost two million people to the testing scope. Health Ministry communications programs play a big role here," she said.
Gabbasova noted that the situation in key groups changes as well. Earlier, consumers of injection drugs were the biggest problem, while today, it is consumers of synthetic drugs, and this changes the ways of infection transmission. The share of injection and sexual transmission of the HIV are almost equal now, she said.
HIV Danger
HIV, also known as the human immunodeficiency virus, attacks the immune system and weakens people’s natural defenses against a wide array of diseases, including several types of cancer. The infection can be transferred via unprotected sexual contact, infected blood transfusion, and during use of infected syringe needles and other sharp objects by groups of people. The infection can also transfer from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. The last stage of HIV is AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), when human body loses its ability to fight infections and tumors.
According to the federal register of HIV-infected people, by January 1, 2019, there were slightly more than 715 thousand Russians under medical supervision.


tass--2020-02-19--Russian tourism industry to lose about $47 mln in two months due to coronavirus

On January 28 , the Chinese government suspended travel of tourists abroad in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
On February 20 , Russia will ban entry of Chinese nationals coming to the country with educational , private or tourism purposes .
MOSCOW , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian tourism industry may lose nearly 3 bln roubles ( approximately $ 47 mln ) in February and March due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus and the corresponding measures taken to combat the spread of the disease , the Association of Tour Operators of Russia ( ATOR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a tour ( without plane tickets ) for one Chinese tourist is about $ 500 .
In February alone , Russian tour operators lost at least 1.4 bln roubles ( about $ 22 mln ) .
It is clear that in March , Chinese tourists will not come to Russia either : the bookings have been cancelled .
The revenue from receiving Chinese tourists in March will also come up to at least 1.4 bln roubles , '' ATOR informed .
In total , the Russian tourism industry will lose at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) roubles , the association noted .
If Chinese tourists fail to return to Russia during the summer season , Russian tourism industry may lose about 31.2 bln roubles ( about $ 490 mln ) in May-September , ATOR stated .
According to the association , in 2019 , 1.5 mln Chinese tourists visited Russia , including 1.2 mln people who entered Russia without a visa .
About 75 % of tourist flow from China takes place in May-September .
`` Members of the tourism industry think that the flow of Chinese tourists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late April-early May .
That is , it is likely that there will not be any Chinese tourists in Russia in April , and tour operators will have to fill the void with other foreign tourists , '' ATOR noted .
On December 31 , Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan - a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 11 million people .
The source of the outbreak is the COVID-19 coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 25 countries , including Russia .
WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency .
Currently , the total number of people infected with coronavirus exceeds 74,100 in China with over 2,000 reported deaths .
Meanwhile , approximately 14,300 people are said to have recovered from it .

On January 28, the Chinese government suspended travel of tourists abroad in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On February 20, Russia will ban entry of Chinese nationals coming to the country with educational, private or tourism purposes.
MOSCOW, February 19. /TASS/. The Russian tourism industry may lose nearly 3 bln roubles (approximately $47 mln) in February and March due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus and the corresponding measures taken to combat the spread of the disease, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) informed.
"The average price of a tour (without plane tickets) for one Chinese tourist is about $500. In February alone, Russian tour operators lost at least 1.4 bln roubles (about $22 mln). It is clear that in March, Chinese tourists will not come to Russia either: the bookings have been cancelled. The revenue from receiving Chinese tourists in March will also come up to at least 1.4 bln roubles," ATOR informed. In total, the Russian tourism industry will lose at least 2.8 bln (about $44 mln) roubles, the association noted.
If Chinese tourists fail to return to Russia during the summer season, Russian tourism industry may lose about 31.2 bln roubles (about $490 mln) in May-September, ATOR stated.
According to the association, in 2019, 1.5 mln Chinese tourists visited Russia, including 1.2 mln people who entered Russia without a visa. About 75% of tourist flow from China takes place in May-September.
"Members of the tourism industry think that the flow of Chinese tourists will not be recovered until at least late April-early May. That is, it is likely that there will not be any Chinese tourists in Russia in April, and tour operators will have to fill the void with other foreign tourists," ATOR noted.
On December 31, Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan - a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 11 million people. The source of the outbreak is the COVID-19 coronavirus. Cases of coronavirus have been documented in at least 25 countries, including Russia. WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency.
Currently, the total number of people infected with coronavirus exceeds 74,100 in China with over 2,000 reported deaths. Meanwhile, approximately 14,300 people are said to have recovered from it.


tass--2020-02-19--Russia to ship first Pantsir-S1 air defense system to Serbia this week — media

BELGRADE , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
The first of six Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defense systems would be shipped to @ @ @ @ @ this week , Serbian TV reports .
Russia to deliver Pantsir-S missile systems to Serbia @ @ @ @ @ to the report , Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu reached this agreement with his Serbian @ @ @ @ @ visit to Belgrade on February 17 .
The report also noted that the Serbian soldiers @ @ @ @ @ ready to work with the new equipment .
On October 24 , 2019 , Serbian @ @ @ @ @ Belgrade ordered the Pantsir systems .
In January this year , a source in the @ @ @ @ @ shipments are slated to begin in late February .
The Pantsir-S system is made for @ @ @ @ @ and military objects in any weather and radio-electronic conditions around the clock .
The system @ @ @ @ @ ground-based and water-based threats .

BELGRADE, February 19. /TASS/. The first of six Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defense systems would be shipped to Serbia before the end of this week, Serbian TV reports.
Russia to deliver Pantsir-S missile systems to Serbia in next few months
According to the report, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu reached this agreement with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vulin during his visit to Belgrade on February 17.
The report also noted that the Serbian soldiers have undergone training and are ready to work with the new equipment.
On October 24, 2019, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that Belgrade ordered the Pantsir systems. In January this year, a source in the military-industrial complex told TASS that shipments are slated to begin in late February.
The Pantsir-S system is made for close-range air defense for civilian and military objects in any weather and radio-electronic conditions around the clock. The system is also capable of engaging ground-based and water-based threats.


tass--2020-02-19--German business community expects investment climate in Russia to improve

Asked why the number of German firms operating in Russia plunged from 6,200 in 2014 to 4,300 as of now , he said that `` it is probably due to static efficiency . ''
`` Overall market balance is there as the number of companies , meaning the quantity , has dropped , though the quality of operations has improved , '' the Chairman of the Chamber explained , adding that this is measured by the amount of investments made by German firms in the Russian economy .
BERLIN , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
German companies in Russia have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investments , despite the declining number of firms working in the country , and hope with the arrival of the new cabinet , Russia ’ s business climate will further improve , Chairman of the Board of the Russian-German Foreign Trade Chamber Matthias Schepp told TASS .
`` No firms from any other country in the world invest more in Russia ’ s real economy , production , plants than German ones .
In the past and present , and well into the future Germany remains the leader in terms of localization , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , we hope that investment climate will further improve , particularly with the new government , which has many pragmatic , young ministers , '' Schepp noted .
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The Russian-German Foreign Trade Chamber expects cooperation with Russia to extend beyond Nord Stream 2 to new projects .
`` We see opportunities , particularly in the field of high-speed transport , '' Chairman said , adding that cooperation potential in the area of dual education is also high .
`` That subject has been discussed at the top level - by President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angela ) Merkel .
That is the field , in which we as an economic integration can contribute not only for the benefit of German companies in Russia , but also for the benefit of the Russian economy in general , through upgrading the skills of employees and specialists , '' he emphasized .
`` Russia is successfully integrating into global business chains and becoming competitive internationally in an increasing number of fields , '' Schepp said , noting that the low exchange rate of the ruble is one of contributing factors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we , the German businesses , do not like , create certain restrictions .
However , we consider that integration into global economy the right way , '' he added .

Asked why the number of German firms operating in Russia plunged from 6,200 in 2014 to 4,300 as of now, he said that "it is probably due to static efficiency." "Overall market balance is there as the number of companies, meaning the quantity, has dropped, though the quality of operations has improved," the Chairman of the Chamber explained, adding that this is measured by the amount of investments made by German firms in the Russian economy.
BERLIN, February 19. /TASS/. German companies in Russia have enhanced the efficiency of their operations and investments, despite the declining number of firms working in the country, and hope with the arrival of the new cabinet, Russia’s business climate will further improve, Chairman of the Board of the Russian-German Foreign Trade Chamber Matthias Schepp told TASS.
"No firms from any other country in the world invest more in Russia’s real economy, production, plants than German ones. In the past and present, and well into the future Germany remains the leader in terms of localization," he said. "Regardless of that, we hope that investment climate will further improve, particularly with the new government, which has many pragmatic, young ministers," Schepp noted. .
The Russian-German Foreign Trade Chamber expects cooperation with Russia to extend beyond Nord Stream 2 to new projects. "We see opportunities, particularly in the field of high-speed transport," Chairman said, adding that cooperation potential in the area of dual education is also high. "That subject has been discussed at the top level - by President (Vladimir) Putin and Chancellor (Angela) Merkel. That is the field, in which we as an economic integration can contribute not only for the benefit of German companies in Russia, but also for the benefit of the Russian economy in general, through upgrading the skills of employees and specialists," he emphasized.
"Russia is successfully integrating into global business chains and becoming competitive internationally in an increasing number of fields," Schepp said, noting that the low exchange rate of the ruble is one of contributing factors. "Of course, sanctions, which we, the German businesses, do not like, create certain restrictions. However, we consider that integration into global economy the right way," he added.


tass--2020-02-19--Russian supercomputer network creation to take $157,000 and 3 years — expert

According to Fortov , there are only a few supercomputers in Russia at the moment , and scientists have to wait in the queue to access them , which complicates the research process .
MOSCOW , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
In order to solve mathematical modelling tasks , Russian scientists require a network of powerful supercomputers that would take some 10 billion rubles ( $ 157,000 ) and 3 years to build , says Russian Academy of Sciences ex-head Vladimir Fortov .
`` For example , in my institute [ Join Institute of High Temperatures , Russian Academy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-developed , we are forced to wait in a queue to calculate important energy-related tasks .
Sometimes , we have to wait for months , '' Fortov said .
The academician added that this problem could be solved by a network of powerful computers .
`` When I spoke at the State Council , I called for building a supercomputer or a network of those as a some kind of shared research system , '' he said .
According to Fortov , implementation of such project might require at least 10 billion rubles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take three years .
`` Everything depends on the scale , but we should start with 10 billion rubles .
It ’ s not much , really .
[ … ] It think , it would take two to three years .
It is all real things , not a pie in the sky , '' Fortov concluded .
In February , a joint meeting of the State Council and Council on Science and Education took place , presided by Russian President Vladimir Putin .
Former RAS head Vladimir Fortov , speaking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of science , the country critically needs powerful computers of petaflops and exaflops classes .
Without those , the academician opined , Russia would not be able to fulfill the National Project on Science goal to enter the top-5 of world scientific powers .

According to Fortov, there are only a few supercomputers in Russia at the moment, and scientists have to wait in the queue to access them, which complicates the research process.
MOSCOW, February 19. /TASS/. In order to solve mathematical modelling tasks, Russian scientists require a network of powerful supercomputers that would take some 10 billion rubles ($157,000) and 3 years to build, says Russian Academy of Sciences ex-head Vladimir Fortov.
"For example, in my institute [Join Institute of High Temperatures, Russian Academy of Sciences], where mathematical modelling is well-developed, we are forced to wait in a queue to calculate important energy-related tasks. Sometimes, we have to wait for months," Fortov said.
The academician added that this problem could be solved by a network of powerful computers.
"When I spoke at the State Council, I called for building a supercomputer or a network of those as a some kind of shared research system," he said.
According to Fortov, implementation of such project might require at least 10 billion rubles of funding. The construction process would take three years.
"Everything depends on the scale, but we should start with 10 billion rubles. It’s not much, really. […] It think, it would take two to three years. It is all real things, not a pie in the sky," Fortov concluded.
In February, a joint meeting of the State Council and Council on Science and Education took place, presided by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Former RAS head Vladimir Fortov, speaking at the meeting, noted that for advancement of science, the country critically needs powerful computers of petaflops and exaflops classes. Without those, the academician opined, Russia would not be able to fulfill the National Project on Science goal to enter the top-5 of world scientific powers.


tass--2020-02-19--Ex-South Korean president sentenced to 17 years behind bars — media

TASS , February 19 .
The Seoul High Court has ruled that former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak ( 2008-2013 @ @ @ @ @ and bribery .
The former leader was sentenced to 17 years in prison , Yonhap @ @ @ @ @ Moreover , Lee Myung-bak , 78 , was ordered to pay fines amounting to $ @ @ @ @ @ taken into custody in the courtroom .
Prosecution suspected the former president of embezzling funds @ @ @ @ @ manufacturing company , where Lee Myung-bak was the largest shareholder as well as accepting bribes @ @ @ @ @ office .
Lee Myung-bak earlier served a sentence for various counts of corruption and bribery @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , he was taken into custody and sentenced to 15 years behind bars by @ @ @ @ @ October 5 later that year .
However , he was freed on bail in March @ @ @ @ @ .

TASS, February 19. The Seoul High Court has ruled that former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (2008-2013) is guilty of embezzlement and bribery. The former leader was sentenced to 17 years in prison, Yonhap News Agency reported Wednesday.
Moreover, Lee Myung-bak, 78, was ordered to pay fines amounting to $15.7 million. He was taken into custody in the courtroom.
Prosecution suspected the former president of embezzling funds of DAS, a car-parts manufacturing company, where Lee Myung-bak was the largest shareholder as well as accepting bribes from Samsung Electronics when in office.
Lee Myung-bak earlier served a sentence for various counts of corruption and bribery. On March 22, 2018, he was taken into custody and sentenced to 15 years behind bars by the Seoul High Court on October 5 later that year. However, he was freed on bail in March 2019 due to health concerns.


tass--2020-02-19--China’s coronavirus recoveries outnumber infections in past 24 hours for first time

TASS , February 19 .
The number of people recovered from the novel coronavirus in China has exceeded cases of @ @ @ @ @ in the past 24 hours , China ’ s Xinhua news agency reported Wednesday citing @ @ @ @ @ On February 18 , 1,824 fully recovered patients discharged from hospitals in China , while @ @ @ @ @ reported that day .
Overall , 14,376 recoveries are reported in the country .

TASS, February 19. The number of people recovered from the novel coronavirus in China has exceeded cases of infections for the first time in the past 24 hours, China’s Xinhua news agency reported Wednesday citing the Chinese health committee.
On February 18, 1,824 fully recovered patients discharged from hospitals in China, while 1,749 new coronavirus infections were reported that day. Overall, 14,376 recoveries are reported in the country.


tass--2020-02-19--Two Russians leave Diamond Princess after quarantine ends in Japan

They met with the Russian Embassy ’ s staff and traveled in the diplomatic mission ’ s vehicle .
The two Russians will be able to leave Japan later in accordance with their plans , the Embassy said .
YOKOHAMA/Japan/ , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
Two Russian women , who have not contracted the novel coronavirus , left the Diamond Princess cruise ship on Wednesday as quarantine is ending there , TASS correspondents reported .
According to Japan ’ s authorities , some 500 people , mostly Japanese nationals , will disembark from the coronavirus-hit cruise ship on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew members remained onboard the Diamond Princess .
Among them are 22 Russian nationals , who are still onboard and will leave the cruise ship in the following days .
All those who have tested negative for the novel coronavirus , will leave the ship in groups of about 100 people by February 21 .
Those passengers , who were in cabins with those infected , will remain onboard the ship under medical supervision even if they have not contracted the virus .
The crew members will be allowed to leave the ship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The total number of coronavirus cases onboard the cruise ship stands at 542 .
One Russian national is among them , who has been hospitalized .
His wife , who was also sent to hospital , tested negative for the virus , but she is under doctors ’ care amid the risk of infection .
The Diamond Princess cruise ship left Yokohama on January 20 and returned on February 3 .
Among them was a coronavirus-infected Chinese citizen who left the ship on January 25 in Hong Kong .
In accordance with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the ship , with some 3,700 passengers and crew onboard , was anchored near Yokohama and quarantined for two weeks since February 5 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese authorities notified the WHO about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in Wuhan , a densely populated city in central China .
Coronavirus cases have also been reported in 25 other countries , including Russia .
The WHO declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus a global health emergency and named the virus COVID-19 .
According to the latest data , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in China has hit over 75,000 and the death toll has exceeded 2,000 .
More than 14,600 patients have recovered to date .

They met with the Russian Embassy’s staff and traveled in the diplomatic mission’s vehicle. The two Russians will be able to leave Japan later in accordance with their plans, the Embassy said.
YOKOHAMA/Japan/, February 19. /TASS/. Two Russian women, who have not contracted the novel coronavirus, left the Diamond Princess cruise ship on Wednesday as quarantine is ending there, TASS correspondents reported.
According to Japan’s authorities, some 500 people, mostly Japanese nationals, will disembark from the coronavirus-hit cruise ship on Wednesday.
Earlier, some 3,100 passengers and crew members remained onboard the Diamond Princess. Among them are 22 Russian nationals, who are still onboard and will leave the cruise ship in the following days. All those who have tested negative for the novel coronavirus, will leave the ship in groups of about 100 people by February 21.
Those passengers, who were in cabins with those infected, will remain onboard the ship under medical supervision even if they have not contracted the virus. The crew members will be allowed to leave the ship if they successfully passed the two-week quarantine.
The total number of coronavirus cases onboard the cruise ship stands at 542. One Russian national is among them, who has been hospitalized. His wife, who was also sent to hospital, tested negative for the virus, but she is under doctors’ care amid the risk of infection.
The Diamond Princess cruise ship left Yokohama on January 20 and returned on February 3. Among them was a coronavirus-infected Chinese citizen who left the ship on January 25 in Hong Kong. In accordance with the decision made by the Japanese authorities, the ship, with some 3,700 passengers and crew onboard, was anchored near Yokohama and quarantined for two weeks since February 5.
In late December 2019, Chinese authorities notified the WHO about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in Wuhan, a densely populated city in central China. Coronavirus cases have also been reported in 25 other countries, including Russia. The WHO declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus a global health emergency and named the virus COVID-19. According to the latest data, the overall number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in China has hit over 75,000 and the death toll has exceeded 2,000. More than 14,600 patients have recovered to date.


tass--2020-02-19--PDVSA says operations of Rosneft Trading in Venezuela are legal

CARACAS , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
Venezuela 's state-owned oil and gas company PDVSA has condemend US sanctions against @ @ @ @ @ `` PDVSA and its employees express their disagreement with the restrictive measures adopted by < @ @ @ @ @ against [ the subsidiary of ] Rosneft oil company which invests and carries out commercial @ @ @ @ @ of Venezuela on legal grounds , '' the Venezuelan company said in a statement .
@ @ @ @ @ sanctions is aimed at competitors on the global market < ... > so that they @ @ @ @ @ or eliminate main players , thus gaining hegemonic control over the global oil market , @ @ @ @ @ The US administration on Tuesday announced new sanctions against Rosneft Trading S. A. and its @ @ @ @ @ , for selling Venezuelan oil .
Those on the sanctions list have their assets in @ @ @ @ @ American citizens and companies can not engage in any business activities with them .
Washington @ @ @ @ @ all deals with Rosneft Trading .

CARACAS, February 19. /TASS/. Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company PDVSA has condemend US sanctions against Russia's Rosneft Trading.
"PDVSA and its employees express their disagreement with the restrictive measures adopted by <...> the US authorities against [the subsidiary of] Rosneft oil company which invests and carries out commercial activities in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on legal grounds," the Venezuelan company said in a statement. "US policy of unilateral sanctions is aimed at competitors on the global market <...> so that they can influence prices, control or eliminate main players, thus gaining hegemonic control over the global oil market," the company added.
The US administration on Tuesday announced new sanctions against Rosneft Trading S. A. and its and president, Didier Casimiro, for selling Venezuelan oil. Those on the sanctions list have their assets in the US frozen, while American citizens and companies cannot engage in any business activities with them. Washington granted 90 days to complete all deals with Rosneft Trading.


tass--2020-02-19--Russian inspectors visit military facility in Romania under Vienna Document

MOSCOW , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
A group of Russian military inspectors has visited a military facility of the @ @ @ @ @ with the 2011 Vienna Document on implementing confidence and security building measures , the Krasnaya @ @ @ @ @ newspaper reported on Wednesday citing director of the National Nuclear Risk Reduction Center Sergey Ryzhkov @ @ @ @ @ military facility at its usual location in the time of peace .
At a briefing @ @ @ @ @ commanders about servicemen , as well as about the main systems of weapons and equipment @ @ @ @ @ made with the aim of verifying information about the military forces and plans on deployment @ @ @ @ @ military equipment .

MOSCOW, February 19. /TASS/. A group of Russian military inspectors has visited a military facility of the Romanian Armed Forces in accordance with the 2011 Vienna Document on implementing confidence and security building measures, the Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) newspaper reported on Wednesday citing director of the National Nuclear Risk Reduction Center Sergey Ryzhkov.
Russian inspectors visited the military facility at its usual location in the time of peace. At a briefing, they received information from commanders about servicemen, as well as about the main systems of weapons and equipment.
Such assessment visits are made with the aim of verifying information about the military forces and plans on deployment of main weapons systems and military equipment.


tass--2020-02-19--Over 60 people fly from Tyumen to Moscow after two-week coronavirus quarantine

TYUMEN , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
The plane that carries 62 people that had been quarantined for 14 days in Tymen after evacuation from China 's Wuhan has departed for Moscow 's Sheremetyevo airport , the press service of Tyumen 's Roschino airport told TASS on Wednesday .
Head of the Tyumen region 's Department of Healthcare Inna Kulikova earlier confirmed that the quarantine was lifted .
All 144 people who had been evacuated from China are healthy , and no cases of the new coronavirus were found , she said .
`` The plane took off from Tyumen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Aeroflot , and the Flight is SU 1503 , '' the press service said .
On February 15 , military planes evacuated over 140 people from China 's Hubei province to Russia 's Tymen after the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China .
On February 18 , head of the regional branch of Russia 's consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor Galina Sharukho said that medical tests showed that among those evacuated from China , no one contracted the new coronavirus .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of new coronavirus were confirmed in 25 other countries and territories , including in Russia .
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern .
According to latest reports , the death toll from the new coronavirus in China climbed to over 1,900 , while 12,500 people recovered , and the total number of confirmed cases exceeded 72,400 .

TYUMEN, February 19. /TASS/. The plane that carries 62 people that had been quarantined for 14 days in Tymen after evacuation from China's Wuhan has departed for Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, the press service of Tyumen's Roschino airport told TASS on Wednesday.
Head of the Tyumen region's Department of Healthcare Inna Kulikova earlier confirmed that the quarantine was lifted. All 144 people who had been evacuated from China are healthy, and no cases of the new coronavirus were found, she said.
"The plane took off from Tyumen at 3:38am Moscow time. The airline is Aeroflot, and the Flight is SU 1503," the press service said.
On February 15, military planes evacuated over 140 people from China's Hubei province to Russia's Tymen after the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China. On February 18, head of the regional branch of Russia's consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor Galina Sharukho said that medical tests showed that among those evacuated from China, no one contracted the new coronavirus.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV in the city of Wuhan. Cases of new coronavirus were confirmed in 25 other countries and territories, including in Russia. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. According to latest reports, the death toll from the new coronavirus in China climbed to over 1,900, while 12,500 people recovered, and the total number of confirmed cases exceeded 72,400.


tass--2020-02-19--Death toll from new coronavirus in China climbs to 2,004 — authorities

BEIJING , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
The death toll from the new coronavirus in China has climbed to 2,004 , while over 14,300 people recovered , and the number of confirmed cases exceeded 74,100 , China 's National Health Commission reported on Wednesday .
On Tuesday , the Chinese authorities reported over 72,400 confirmed coronavirus cases in Hubei , along with 1,868 fatalities and over 12,500 recoveries .
According to latest updates , the mortality rate of the new coronavirus in China reached 2.7 % .
Most people infected with the new coronavirus are reported from Hubei province ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll climbed to 1,921 and 9,128 people recovered .
In the southern Guangdong province , over 1,300 cases were confirmed .
In each Henan and Zhejiang province , over 1,200 and 1,100 cases , respectively , were confirmed .
In Beijing , 387 cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed , four people died and 130 more recovered .
In the Heilongjiang province bordering Russia , 464 cases were confirmed , 11 people died and 106 others recovered .
According to the authorities , over 135,800 people in China remain under medical supervision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and over 5,200 people remain quarantined .
According to medics , over 11,900 people infected with the new coronavirus remain in serious condition .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of new coronavirus were confirmed in 25 other countries and territories , including in Russia .
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern .

BEIJING, February 19. /TASS/. The death toll from the new coronavirus in China has climbed to 2,004, while over 14,300 people recovered, and the number of confirmed cases exceeded 74,100, China's National Health Commission reported on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Chinese authorities reported over 72,400 confirmed coronavirus cases in Hubei, along with 1,868 fatalities and over 12,500 recoveries. According to latest updates, the mortality rate of the new coronavirus in China reached 2.7%.
Most people infected with the new coronavirus are reported from Hubei province (over 61,310), where the death toll climbed to 1,921 and 9,128 people recovered. In the southern Guangdong province, over 1,300 cases were confirmed. In each Henan and Zhejiang province, over 1,200 and 1,100 cases, respectively, were confirmed.
In Beijing, 387 cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed, four people died and 130 more recovered. In the Heilongjiang province bordering Russia, 464 cases were confirmed, 11 people died and 106 others recovered.
According to the authorities, over 135,800 people in China remain under medical supervision after close contacts with those infected, and over 5,200 people remain quarantined. According to medics, over 11,900 people infected with the new coronavirus remain in serious condition.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV in the city of Wuhan. Cases of new coronavirus were confirmed in 25 other countries and territories, including in Russia. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.


tass--2020-02-19--Russia requests urgent session of UN committee over non-issuance of visas to delegates

THE UNITED NATIONS , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has asked UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to take part in the urgent session on visa issuance scheduled for next week , Russia 's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said on Tuesday in response to a TASS question .
The UN earlier reported that head of the Russian delegation to the Disarmament Commission 's session Konstantin Vorontsov did not receive a US visa on time , and the session was postponed for 10 days .
`` We have requested an urgent session of the Committee on Relations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be held at the beginning of next week , '' Nebenzya said .
`` We will ask the UN secretary general to take part and tell us about what is happening with the issue of settling the outrageous situation with non-issuance of visas to official delegates , and particularly to the heads of delegations to sessions of the United Nations Organization , '' he added .
Since the start of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly , 18 Russian delegates have not been issued US visas .
In December 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States to issue visas on time to delegates from several countries , including Russia , Iran and Venezuela .

THE UNITED NATIONS, February 19. /TASS/. Russia has asked UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to take part in the urgent session on visa issuance scheduled for next week, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said on Tuesday in response to a TASS question.
The UN earlier reported that head of the Russian delegation to the Disarmament Commission's session Konstantin Vorontsov did not receive a US visa on time, and the session was postponed for 10 days.
"We have requested an urgent session of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country. The session will be held at the beginning of next week," Nebenzya said. "We will ask the UN secretary general to take part and tell us about what is happening with the issue of settling the outrageous situation with non-issuance of visas to official delegates, and particularly to the heads of delegations to sessions of the United Nations Organization," he added.
Since the start of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, 18 Russian delegates have not been issued US visas. In December 2019, the UN General Assembly called on the United States to issue visas on time to delegates from several countries, including Russia, Iran and Venezuela.


tass--2020-02-19--Libya's Government of National Accord withdraws from Joint Military Commission

CAIRO , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
Libya 's Government of National Accord headed by Fayez al-Sarraj has announced withdrawal @ @ @ @ @ Joint Military Commission in Geneva after the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) shelled the @ @ @ @ @ was announced in the statement by the Libyan Presidential Council chaired by al-Sarraj on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ ceasefire that guarantees the return of displaced persons and ensuring the security of the capital @ @ @ @ @ negotiations are off the table , '' the statement said .
`` There is no @ @ @ @ @ , '' the statement added .
The second round of sessions of Libya 's Joint @ @ @ @ @ format kicked off in Geneva on Tuesday .
The Commission aims to achieve a long-term @ @ @ @ @ of the Joint Military Commission was held in Geneva on February 3-8 .
The Joint @ @ @ @ @ from each side in the conflict .
UN Special Representative for Libya Ghassan Salame mediates @ @ @ @

CAIRO, February 19. /TASS/. Libya's Government of National Accord headed by Fayez al-Sarraj has announced withdrawal from the work of the Joint Military Commission in Geneva after the Libyan National Army (LNA) shelled the port of Tripoli. This was announced in the statement by the Libyan Presidential Council chaired by al-Sarraj on Tuesday.
"Without a permanent ceasefire that guarantees the return of displaced persons and ensuring the security of the capital and other cities, the negotiations are off the table," the statement said. "There is no place for peace among shellings," the statement added.
The second round of sessions of Libya's Joint Military Commission in the 5+5 format kicked off in Geneva on Tuesday. The Commission aims to achieve a long-term ceasefire in Libya.The first session of the Joint Military Commission was held in Geneva on February 3-8. The Joint Military Commission includes five representatives from each side in the conflict. UN Special Representative for Libya Ghassan Salame mediates at the negotiations.


tass--2020-02-19--Russia's UN envoy warns against attempts to sabotage Minsk Agreements

THE UNITED NATIONS , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow condemns the attempts of several Ukrainian politicians to sabotage the Minsk Agreements , Russia 's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya told the UN Security Council session on Ukraine on Tuesday .
The session was held on Russia 's initiative to mark the fifth anniversary of signing the Minsk Agreements .
`` We have proposed today 's meeting precisely because for millions of residents of eastern Ukraine , about whom Kiev and its partners in this room prefer to forget , the Minsk Agreements are not a trick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only real hope for peace , '' Nebenzya said .
`` Only after full implementation of the Minsk Agreements , Ukraine has a chance to return the lost trust of Donbass residents , whom the Ukrainian authorities made into second-tier residents , 'separatists ' and foreigners in their own country , '' he added .
`` Many influential Ukrainian politicians are in tune with the wave of sabotaging the Minsk Agreements and openly contardict the 'political will ' for settlement that was declared by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Paris , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but be concerned over conscious or unconscious efforts to substitute the Minsk formula with other formats , for example with the Normandy format which , let us remind you , was set up precisely for supporting the implementation of the Minsk Agreements , '' he noted .

THE UNITED NATIONS, February 19. /TASS/. Moscow condemns the attempts of several Ukrainian politicians to sabotage the Minsk Agreements, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya told the UN Security Council session on Ukraine on Tuesday.
The session was held on Russia's initiative to mark the fifth anniversary of signing the Minsk Agreements.
"We have proposed today's meeting precisely because for millions of residents of eastern Ukraine, about whom Kiev and its partners in this room prefer to forget, the Minsk Agreements are not a trick and not parallel reality but instead the only real hope for peace," Nebenzya said. "Only after full implementation of the Minsk Agreements, Ukraine has a chance to return the lost trust of Donbass residents, whom the Ukrainian authorities made into second-tier residents, 'separatists' and foreigners in their own country," he added.
"Many influential Ukrainian politicians are in tune with the wave of sabotaging the Minsk Agreements and openly contardict the 'political will' for settlement that was declared by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Paris," he added.
"One cannot help but be concerned over conscious or unconscious efforts to substitute the Minsk formula with other formats, for example with the Normandy format which, let us remind you, was set up precisely for supporting the implementation of the Minsk Agreements," he noted.


tass--2020-02-19--Death toll from new coronavirus in China's Hubei province exceeds 1,920

BEIJING , February 19 .
/TASS/ .
The number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus in China 's Hubei province has surpassed 61,600 , while 1,921 people died and 9,128 others recovered , the regional health commission reported on Wednesday .
On Tuesday , the authorities reported over 59,900 confirmed coronavirus cases in Hubei , along with 1,789 fatalities and 7,862 recoveries .
According to latest updates , the mortality rate in Hubei reached 3.11 % .
The commission said that over 44,400 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the city of Wuhan , where the outbreak was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were confirmed in the city of Xiaogan , and around 2,800 — in the city of Huanggang .
Over 1,000 cases were confirmed in four other cities .
According to medics , over 9,200 people infected with the new coronavirus in Hubei remain in a serious condition , and over 1,900 infected people are in a critical condition .
Around 68,300 people had close contact with those infected .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the new coronavirus in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of new coronavirus were confirmed in 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia .
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern .

BEIJING, February 19. /TASS/. The number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus in China's Hubei province has surpassed 61,600, while 1,921 people died and 9,128 others recovered, the regional health commission reported on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the authorities reported over 59,900 confirmed coronavirus cases in Hubei, along with 1,789 fatalities and 7,862 recoveries. According to latest updates, the mortality rate in Hubei reached 3.11%.
The commission said that over 44,400 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the city of Wuhan, where the outbreak was first reported. Around 3,300 coronavirus cases were confirmed in the city of Xiaogan, and around 2,800 — in the city of Huanggang. Over 1,000 cases were confirmed in four other cities.
According to medics, over 9,200 people infected with the new coronavirus in Hubei remain in a serious condition, and over 1,900 infected people are in a critical condition. Around 68,300 people had close contact with those infected.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the new coronavirus in the city of Wuhan. Cases of new coronavirus were confirmed in 25 other countries and territories, including in Russia. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.


tass--2020-02-19--Only 2 out of 13 Minsk Agreements articles are being implemented — Russia's UN envoy

THE UNITED NATIONS , February 18 .
/TASS/ .
Out of the 13 articles of the Minsk Package of Measures @ @ @ @ @ in Ukraine , only two are being impelemented , Russia 's Permanent Representative to the @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday at the UN Security Council session on Ukraine .
Nebenzya reminded that the @ @ @ @ @ clear sequence of implementing the articles — `` ceasefire , amnesty , constitutional reform < @ @ @ @ @ and only then by establishing government cntrol over the whole zone of conflict . ''
@ @ @ @ @ the 13 articles , only two are being implemented now - on the work of @ @ @ @ @ and of the Special Monitoring Mission of the OSCE , '' he noted .
The @ @ @ @ @ of the conflict in Ukraine was signed on 12 February 2015 in Minsk after hours-long @ @ @ @ @ the Normandy Four countries ( Russia , Ukraine , Germany , France ) .

THE UNITED NATIONS, February 18. /TASS/. Out of the 13 articles of the Minsk Package of Measures on settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, only two are being impelemented, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said on Tuesday at the UN Security Council session on Ukraine.
Nebenzya reminded that the Package of Measures lists a clear sequence of implementing the articles — "ceasefire, amnesty, constitutional reform <...> followed by elections and only then by establishing government cntrol over the whole zone of conflict." "Unfortunately, out of the 13 articles, only two are being implemented now - on the work of the Contact Group in Minsk and of the Special Monitoring Mission of the OSCE," he noted.
The Package of Measures on settlement of the conflict in Ukraine was signed on 12 February 2015 in Minsk after hours-long talks between the leaders of the Normandy Four countries (Russia, Ukraine, Germany, France).


tass--2020-02-19--UN's Disarmament Commission postpones session as Russian diplomat does not receive US visa

THE UNITED NATIONS , February 18 .
/TASS/ .
The UN General Assembly 's Disarmament Commission has deferred the start of its 2020 organizational session for 10 days because Russia 's representative Konstantin Vorontsov did not receive a US visa on time , the UN said in a statement issued on Tuesday .
At Tuesday 's session of the Disarmament Commission , Russia 's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky said that head of the Russian delegation Konstantin Vorontsov was not issued a US visa on time , which prevented him from arriving in New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start of its 2020 organizational session meeting for 10 days today to enable the Committee on Relations with the Host Country to address the Russian Federation 's concerns over the non-issuance of delegates ' visas by the United States , '' the statement said addding that no member states objected to the 10-day deferment .
Since the start of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly , 18 Russian delegates have not been issued US visas .
In December 2019 , the UN General Assembly called on the United States to issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries , including Russia , Iran and Venezuela .

THE UNITED NATIONS, February 18. /TASS/. The UN General Assembly's Disarmament Commission has deferred the start of its 2020 organizational session for 10 days because Russia's representative Konstantin Vorontsov did not receive a US visa on time, the UN said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
At Tuesday's session of the Disarmament Commission, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky said that head of the Russian delegation Konstantin Vorontsov was not issued a US visa on time, which prevented him from arriving in New York.
"The Disarmament Commission deferred the start of its 2020 organizational session meeting for 10 days today to enable the Committee on Relations with the Host Country to address the Russian Federation's concerns over the non-issuance of delegates' visas by the United States," the statement said addding that no member states objected to the 10-day deferment.
Since the start of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, 18 Russian delegates have not been issued US visas. In December 2019, the UN General Assembly called on the United States to issue visas on time to delegates from several countries, including Russia, Iran and Venezuela.


tass--2020-02-18--China launches insurance mechanism for business amid coronavirus outbreak in two days

HAIKOU , February 18 .
/TASS/ .
The first insurance system for companies which suffered losses amid coronavirus outbreak was launched in China 's Hainan province , www.yicaiglobal.com reported on Tuesday .
Insurance assets of 12 million yuan ( about $ 1.7 million ) will cover the losses companies suffered due to an outbreak of coronavirus , amoubting up to 200 million yuan ( $ 28.6 million ) : for instance , temporarily suspended work schedule and halted production .
In such cases , insurance companies compensate for losses related to the depletion of raw materials , expenses on employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other losses .
Subsidies of up to 70 % of insurance contributions are also provided to encourage companies to resume work under amid the epidemic .
According to the website , about 100 companies operating in the tourism and manufacturing sectors have already used this type of insurance .
On February 10 , the provincial government , together with the Hainan branches of the banking and insurance regulators , instructed the three biggest insurance companies on the island to set up an insurance project that would reduce the risks of potential losses amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
Pacific Insurance , PICC Property and Casualty , as well as Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance implemented the task set by the authorities and regulators in just two days .
Each of these companies will carry out one third of the total volume of work on issuing insurance .
At the same time , the Hainan subsidiary of Pacific Insurance will cover 21 % of the sum covered by the insurance , and the rest will be paid by the provincial insurance sector .
On December 31 , Chinese authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan — a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 11 million people .
The source of the outbreak is the COVID-19 coronavirus .
Cases of coronavirus have been documented in at least 25 countries , including Russia .
WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency .
Currently , the total number of people infected with coronavirus exceeds 72,000 in China with over 1,800 reported deaths .
Meanwhile , approximately 12,500 people are said @ @ @ @ @ @

HAIKOU, February 18. /TASS/. The first insurance system for companies which suffered losses amid coronavirus outbreak was launched in China's Hainan province, www.yicaiglobal.com reported on Tuesday.
Insurance assets of 12 million yuan (about $ 1.7 million) will cover the losses companies suffered due to an outbreak of coronavirus, amoubting up to 200 million yuan ($ 28.6 million): for instance, temporarily suspended work schedule and halted production. In such cases, insurance companies compensate for losses related to the depletion of raw materials, expenses on employee wages, the introduction of quarantine and other losses.
Subsidies of up to 70% of insurance contributions are also provided to encourage companies to resume work under amid the epidemic. According to the website, about 100 companies operating in the tourism and manufacturing sectors have already used this type of insurance.
On February 10, the provincial government, together with the Hainan branches of the banking and insurance regulators, instructed the three biggest insurance companies on the island to set up an insurance project that would reduce the risks of potential losses amid coronavirus outbreak and encourage enterprises to resume work. Pacific Insurance, PICC Property and Casualty, as well as Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance implemented the task set by the authorities and regulators in just two days.
Each of these companies will carry out one third of the total volume of work on issuing insurance. At the same time, the Hainan subsidiary of Pacific Insurance will cover 21% of the sum covered by the insurance, and the rest will be paid by the provincial insurance sector.
On December 31, Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan — a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 11 million people. The source of the outbreak is the COVID-19 coronavirus. Cases of coronavirus have been documented in at least 25 countries, including Russia. WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency.
Currently, the total number of people infected with coronavirus exceeds 72,000 in China with over 1,800 reported deaths. Meanwhile, approximately 12,500 people are said to have recovered from it.


tass--2020-02-20--Russia’s temporary entry ban for Chinese citizens not political — diplomat

`` I would like to note that all actions taken by Russia to avoid the spread of this epidemic , including international efforts , are not politicized , they are not made with a view to any political gain .
This is solely an issue of safety , medicine and expert evaluations of the situation and the steps need to be taken .
The experts form part of the corresponding task force under the auspices of the government , '' she said , commenting on Russia ’ s temporary entry ban for Chinese citizens due to the outbreak of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Russia ’ s decision to suspend entry of Chinese citizens to its territory is not political , but was made solely for safety reasons to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during Thursday ’ s briefing .
She noted that Russian experts are monitoring the situation daily `` with regard to healthcare and safety , not guided by any political agenda . ''
The diplomat recalled that Russia expresses full support to the states affected by the coronavirus outbreak , namely China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight the epidemic . ''
Earlier , Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order temporarily banning entry of Chinese citizens to Russia starting February 20 .
The decision was made in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus ( 2019-nCoV ) .
On December 31 , Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan — a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 12 million people .
The source of the outbreak is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been documented in at least 25 countries , including Russia .
WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency .
Currently , the total number of people infected with coronavirus exceeds 74,500 in China with over 2,100 reported deaths .
Meanwhile , over 16,100 people are said to have recovered from it .

"I would like to note that all actions taken by Russia to avoid the spread of this epidemic, including international efforts, are not politicized, they are not made with a view to any political gain. This is solely an issue of safety, medicine and expert evaluations of the situation and the steps need to be taken. The experts form part of the corresponding task force under the auspices of the government," she said, commenting on Russia’s temporary entry ban for Chinese citizens due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. Russia’s decision to suspend entry of Chinese citizens to its territory is not political, but was made solely for safety reasons to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during Thursday’s briefing.
She noted that Russian experts are monitoring the situation daily "with regard to healthcare and safety, not guided by any political agenda."
The diplomat recalled that Russia expresses full support to the states affected by the coronavirus outbreak, namely China, which "has taken unprecedented measures to fight the epidemic."
Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order temporarily banning entry of Chinese citizens to Russia starting February 20. The decision was made in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
On December 31, Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan — a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 12 million people. The source of the outbreak is the COVID-19 coronavirus. Cases of coronavirus have been documented in at least 25 countries, including Russia. WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency.
Currently, the total number of people infected with coronavirus exceeds 74,500 in China with over 2,100 reported deaths. Meanwhile, over 16,100 people are said to have recovered from it.


tass--2020-02-20--Russia’s Su-24 bombers strike terrorists in Syria’s Idlib — Reconciliation Center

MOSCOW , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
Su-24 bombers of Russia ’ s Aerospace Force delivered a strike against terrorists in the Idlib de-escalation zone who broke into Syrian territory in an attack , the Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides said in a statement on Thursday .
Russia supports Syria , which has to respond to inadmissible provocations in Idlib — Lavrov '' In order to prevent terrorist groups from advancing deep into the Syrian territory , Su-24 aircraft of Russia ’ s Aerospace Force delivered a strike at the request of the Syrian command against the terrorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
This helped the Syrian troops to repel all the attacks successfully .
They eliminated one tank , six infantry fighting vehicles and five pick-up trucks with the militants ’ large-caliber guns , '' the statement reads .
Four Syrian servicemen were wounded in the Turkish army ’ s shelling , the Center reported .
The shelling stopped after the Turkish side was informed through the de-confliction channel that the Russian side had exposed its artillery fire .
The statement added that instances of the Turkish army ’ s backing militants had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side to refrain from delivering them armament and rendering further support in order to avoid incidents .
On February 20 , terrorists carried out a few massive attacks with a large number of armored vehicles targeting Syrian army units near the Kminas and Nayrab communities .
`` The militants ’ actions were supported by the Turkish armed forces ’ artillery fire which allowed them to breach Syrian army defenses , '' the center noted .

MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. Su-24 bombers of Russia’s Aerospace Force delivered a strike against terrorists in the Idlib de-escalation zone who broke into Syrian territory in an attack, the Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides said in a statement on Thursday.
Russia supports Syria, which has to respond to inadmissible provocations in Idlib — Lavrov
"In order to prevent terrorist groups from advancing deep into the Syrian territory, Su-24 aircraft of Russia’s Aerospace Force delivered a strike at the request of the Syrian command against the terrorists’ armed formations that had penetrated the area. This helped the Syrian troops to repel all the attacks successfully. They eliminated one tank, six infantry fighting vehicles and five pick-up trucks with the militants’ large-caliber guns," the statement reads.
Four Syrian servicemen were wounded in the Turkish army’s shelling, the Center reported.
The shelling stopped after the Turkish side was informed through the de-confliction channel that the Russian side had exposed its artillery fire.
The statement added that instances of the Turkish army’s backing militants had been registered before and urged the Turkish side to refrain from delivering them armament and rendering further support in order to avoid incidents.
On February 20, terrorists carried out a few massive attacks with a large number of armored vehicles targeting Syrian army units near the Kminas and Nayrab communities. "The militants’ actions were supported by the Turkish armed forces’ artillery fire which allowed them to breach Syrian army defenses," the center noted.


tass--2020-02-20--Russian foreign minister to take part in UNHRC session in Geneva on February 24-25

MOSCOW , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to take part in the UN Human Rights Council ( UNHRC ) session on February 24-25 in Geneva , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during Thursday ’ s briefing .
`` On February 24-25 , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to visit Geneva to take part in the high-level 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council and to address the Disarmament Conference , '' she stated .
`` A meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights [ Michelle Bachelet ] is planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she added .
Luxembourg ’ s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn will visit Moscow on February 28 to meet with his Russian colleague Sergey Lavrov , according to the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman .
`` During the meeting on February 28 , the ministers plan to discuss bilateral cooperation , which is developing steadily covering many spheres — from economy and investment to culture , science and education , '' she noted .
`` The international agenda of the meeting will include European affairs , the issues of maintaining global stability , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks on February 26 with Albanian Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Edi Rama , who is the current Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ( OSCE ) .
`` On February 26 , Moscow will host negotiations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Albania ’ s Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Mr. Rama , who is the current OSCE Chairperson-in-Office , '' Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova informed the briefing .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to thoroughly discuss pressing pan-European regional issues as well as the current activities of the OSCE and the organization ’ s work in 2020 .
`` Some bilateral issues will be considered as well , '' she added .
Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin will visit Moscow on February 24-25 at the invitation of Russian top diplomat Sergey Lavrov , Maria Zakharova reported .
`` The parties will exchange views on pressing global issues and hash over bilateral cooperation based on the principles of strategic partnership , with a focus on the implementation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s official visit to Moscow in April 2019 , '' she pointed out .
According to Zakharova , the Russian and Tajik foreign ministers will touch upon ways `` to boost trade , economic , cultural and humanitarian cooperation , as well as coordination within the Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS ) , the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( SCO ) . ''
`` The parties will also compare their views on regional security issues , the situation in Afghanistan , cooperation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the Russian diplomat added .
She also said that the 2020 program of cooperation between the two countries ’ foreign ministries was expected to be signed during the Tajik top diplomat ’ s visit .

MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to take part in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session on February 24-25 in Geneva, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during Thursday’s briefing.
"On February 24-25, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to visit Geneva to take part in the high-level 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council and to address the Disarmament Conference," she stated.
"A meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights [Michelle Bachelet] is planned, along with several bilateral meetings," she added.
Meeting with foreign minister of Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn will visit Moscow on February 28 to meet with his Russian colleague Sergey Lavrov, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.
"During the meeting on February 28, the ministers plan to discuss bilateral cooperation, which is developing steadily covering many spheres — from economy and investment to culture, science and education," she noted. "The international agenda of the meeting will include European affairs, the issues of maintaining global stability, as well as key regional issues."
Meeting with Albania’s PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks on February 26 with Albanian Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Edi Rama, who is the current Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
"On February 26, Moscow will host negotiations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Albania’s Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Mr. Rama, who is the current OSCE Chairperson-in-Office," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova informed the briefing.
According to the diplomat, it is planned to thoroughly discuss pressing pan-European regional issues as well as the current activities of the OSCE and the organization’s work in 2020. "Some bilateral issues will be considered as well," she added.
Meeting with foreign minister of Tajikistan
Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin will visit Moscow on February 24-25 at the invitation of Russian top diplomat Sergey Lavrov, Maria Zakharova reported.
"The parties will exchange views on pressing global issues and hash over bilateral cooperation based on the principles of strategic partnership, with a focus on the implementation of agreements reached during the Tajik president’s official visit to Moscow in April 2019," she pointed out.
According to Zakharova, the Russian and Tajik foreign ministers will touch upon ways "to boost trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as coordination within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)." "The parties will also compare their views on regional security issues, the situation in Afghanistan, cooperation in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking," the Russian diplomat added.
She also said that the 2020 program of cooperation between the two countries’ foreign ministries was expected to be signed during the Tajik top diplomat’s visit.


tass--2020-02-20--EU’s new Mediterranean operation must be agreed upon with UN Security Council — diplomat

MOSCOW , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
The new military mission on Libyan arms embargo supervision , with which the EU wants to replace its ongoing Operation Sophia , must be agreed upon with the UN Security Council , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday .
`` We presume that during development of the new operation deployment modality or at least during discussion of its format , the European Union and those , who plan all this , would necessarily discuss it with the United Nations Security Council .
Simply because one can not take any measures that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this supreme body on maintaining international peace and security , '' Zakharova commented .
The EU has not made the final decision on the new operation yet , but member nations do conduct relevant discussions , the diplomat explained .
`` In this regard explanations are required for reports claiming that Brussels believe that the current UN mandate for Operation Sophia is allegedly enough and no new mandate is needed , '' she noted .
Zakharova recalled that in 2011 several nations had already neglected the UN Security Council decision on Libya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Libyan statehood and caused the ongoing military conflict on its territory .
`` We believe that , by acting through the UN Security Council , our European colleagues would be able to develop required solutions , and it is important that norms of the international law , including the UN Security Council prerogatives , would be complied with , '' she concluded .
Currently , there are two parallel executive bodies acting in Libya : the internationally recognized Government of National Accord and the east-based Interim Cabinet , which acts together with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On February 17 , High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrell announced that Foreign Ministers of 27 EU member states made a decision to wrap up Operation Sophia , which sought to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean , and begin a new mission on maintaining the weapons embargo against Libya .

MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. The new military mission on Libyan arms embargo supervision, with which the EU wants to replace its ongoing Operation Sophia, must be agreed upon with the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.
"We presume that during development of the new operation deployment modality or at least during discussion of its format, the European Union and those, who plan all this, would necessarily discuss it with the United Nations Security Council. Simply because one cannot take any measures that could be viewed as disrespect for prerogatives of this supreme body on maintaining international peace and security," Zakharova commented.
The EU has not made the final decision on the new operation yet, but member nations do conduct relevant discussions, the diplomat explained.
"In this regard explanations are required for reports claiming that Brussels believe that the current UN mandate for Operation Sophia is allegedly enough and no new mandate is needed," she noted.
Zakharova recalled that in 2011 several nations had already neglected the UN Security Council decision on Libya, which led to the destruction of the Libyan statehood and caused the ongoing military conflict on its territory.
"We believe that, by acting through the UN Security Council, our European colleagues would be able to develop required solutions, and it is important that norms of the international law, including the UN Security Council prerogatives, would be complied with," she concluded.
Currently, there are two parallel executive bodies acting in Libya: the internationally recognized Government of National Accord and the east-based Interim Cabinet, which acts together with the parliament and the Libyan National Army. On February 17, High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrell announced that Foreign Ministers of 27 EU member states made a decision to wrap up Operation Sophia, which sought to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, and begin a new mission on maintaining the weapons embargo against Libya.


tass--2020-02-20--Russia is concerned about clashes in Donbass, says diplomat

MOSCOW , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is deeply concerned about armed clashes near the line of engagement in @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters at a press briefing on Thursday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ reports on shootouts on the line of contact in Donbass .
According to the information @ @ @ @ @ representatives to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination , the situation near the disengagement @ @ @ @ @ of Zolotoye escalated dramatically on February 18 .
The Ukrainian armed forces opened intensive fire @ @ @ @ @ The attack was repelled by the LPR [ Lugansk People 's Republic ] People ’ @ @ @ @ @ diplomat said .
`` It is indicative that this provocation occurred ahead of a UN @ @ @ @ @ was dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Minsk agreements . ''
@ @ @ @ @ to be considered at the next meeting of the Contact Group in Minsk on February @ @ @ @ @ added .

MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. Russia is deeply concerned about armed clashes near the line of engagement in the Donbass region, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters at a press briefing on Thursday.
"We are deeply concerned about reports on shootouts on the line of contact in Donbass. According to the information provided by Lugansk’s representatives to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination, the situation near the disengagement area in the inhabited community of Zolotoye escalated dramatically on February 18. The Ukrainian armed forces opened intensive fire from various mortar systems. The attack was repelled by the LPR [Lugansk People's Republic] People’s Militia," the diplomat said. "It is indicative that this provocation occurred ahead of a UN Security Council meeting, which was dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Minsk agreements."
"We expect this incident to be considered at the next meeting of the Contact Group in Minsk on February 26," the diplomat added.


tass--2020-02-20--Hainan authorities urge to support tourism industry amid coronavirus

HAIKOU , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
Hainan provincial authorities urged to support tourism sector on the island which is facing difficulties at present amid coronavirus outbreak , said the province 's governor Shen Xiaoming .
`` Hainan has a huge tourist potential .
Currently many tourist attractions and service industry objects are facing difficulties due to the novel coronavirus outbreak , some are even closing down '' , the Sanya Daily newspaper quoted the governor as saying .
According to the governor , in such conditions it is vital to draft a set of measures aimed at supporting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed in providing companies with loans , optimizing the insurance mechanisms .
According to the Sanya Daily , this week Shen Xiaoming visited the island 's key tourist areas to personally observe the implementation of the local measures to combat the epidemic , as well as to assess the impact of the outbreak of coronavirus on the province 's tourism industry .
According to the newspaper , the governor also visited one of the provincial hospitals , where patients infected with a new type of coronavirus are being treated , and thanked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the patients and for their efforts in tackling the pneumonia outbreak .
By 2025 , the Chinese government intends to create an `` international center for tourism and consumption '' on the Island of 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distant parts of the world .
In 2019 , at least 83 million Chinese and foreign tourists visited the island , which is by 8 % more than the previous year figures .
Last year the Hainan province increased its revenue from tourism industry by 11 % .
On December 31 , 2019 , the Chinese authorities reported to the World Health Organization about an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown etiology in Wuhan , an economic and industrial megalopolis with a population of 11 million .
The virus was identified on January 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 other countries and territories , including Russia , have reported confirmed coronavirus cases .
The World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern , characterizing it as an epidemic with multiple locations .
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on February 11 that the organization gave the novel coronavirus an official name of COVID-19 .
According to the latest reports , over 75,770 cases of patients infected with the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in China and other countries .
The virus ’ death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , yet more than 16,880 patients have recovered from the disease .

HAIKOU, February 20. /TASS/. Hainan provincial authorities urged to support tourism sector on the island which is facing difficulties at present amid coronavirus outbreak, said the province's governor Shen Xiaoming.
"Hainan has a huge tourist potential. Currently many tourist attractions and service industry objects are facing difficulties due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, some are even closing down", the Sanya Daily newspaper quoted the governor as saying.
According to the governor, in such conditions it is vital to draft a set of measures aimed at supporting the industry: a more flexible approach is needed in providing companies with loans, optimizing the insurance mechanisms.
According to the Sanya Daily, this week Shen Xiaoming visited the island's key tourist areas to personally observe the implementation of the local measures to combat the epidemic, as well as to assess the impact of the outbreak of coronavirus on the province's tourism industry. According to the newspaper, the governor also visited one of the provincial hospitals, where patients infected with a new type of coronavirus are being treated, and thanked the staff of the medical institution for helping the patients and for their efforts in tackling the pneumonia outbreak.
By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on the Island of 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.
In 2019, at least 83 million Chinese and foreign tourists visited the island, which is by 8% more than the previous year figures. Last year the Hainan province increased its revenue from tourism industry by 11%.
On December 31, 2019, the Chinese authorities reported to the World Health Organization about an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown etiology in Wuhan, an economic and industrial megalopolis with a population of 11 million.
The virus was identified on January 7 as 2019-nCoV. Apart from China, 29 other countries and territories, including Russia, have reported confirmed coronavirus cases.
The World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, characterizing it as an epidemic with multiple locations. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on February 11 that the organization gave the novel coronavirus an official name of COVID-19.
According to the latest reports, over 75,770 cases of patients infected with the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in China and other countries. The virus’ death toll has hit the number of 2,130, yet more than 16,880 patients have recovered from the disease.


tass--2020-02-20--Huawei Releases New 5G Products and Solutions, Poised to Bring New Value

LONDON , Feb. 20 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei product and solution launch in London , Ryan Ding , Executive Director of the Board and President of Huawei 's Carrier BG , delivered a keynote titled `` 5G , Bring New Value '' .
Ding released Huawei 's new 5G products and solutions and launched the 5G Partner Innovation Program .
These efforts aim to build a thriving 5G ecosystem and make 5G a commercial success .
5G has developed beyond imagination in terms of deployment , ecosystem , and experience , says Ding , and networks are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So far , Huawei has been awarded 91 commercial 5G contracts and shipped over 600,000 5G Massive MIMO Active Antenna Units ( AAUs ) .
As a leading global 5G supplier , Huawei is committed to developing the best end-to-end 5G solutions .
These will include the industry 's highest-performance 5G base station that supports all scenarios and the Blade AAU with the industry 's highest level of integration .
The Blade AAU can work under all sub-6 GHz frequency bands and support 2G , 3G , 4G , and 5G networks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for antenna installation , and reduces the total cost of ownership ( TCO ) by over 30 % when compared to existing solutions .
Huawei is also the first vendor in the industry to provide industrial 5G modules for vertical applications .
With 4G , people can share their videos and voices .
However , with the ultra-high bandwidth offered by 5G , people will be able to enjoy immersive AR and VR experiences , allowing them to convey their thoughts and feelings like never before .
These amazing experiences will create incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadband ( eMBB ) matures , high-definition video services will drive the massive growth of 5G B2C services .
5G B2B services have also shown huge potential .
Huawei and some operators have jointly released 5G white papers and explored B2B applications in order to drive 5G application in numerous industries .
At the launch event , Ryan Ding showed the audience Huawei 's recently-released live broadcast backpack .
This backpack , embedded with a 5G module , makes live broadcasting far easier .
Ding emphasized that in the 4G era , virtually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , in the 5G era , operators can provide differentiated experiences and charge users based on more metrics , including data volume , latency , bandwidth , and number of devices connected .
This makes it possible to monetize 5G .
It is critical that operators redefine their 5G business models now .
Huawei and its global partners have worked together on multiple 5G projects , covering many domains including new media , campus , healthcare , and education .
At the event , Ryan Ding launched the 5G Partner Innovation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's industry partners .
Through this program , Huawei plans to invest US $ 20 million into innovative 5G applications over the next 5 years , contributing to a thriving 5G ecosystem and accelerating the commercial success of 5G .
Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology ( ICT ) infrastructure and smart devices .
With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks , IT , smart devices , and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person , home and organization for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huawei 's end-to-end portfolio of products , solutions and services are both competitive and secure .
Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners , we create lasting value for our customers , working to empower people , enrich home life , and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes .
At Huawei , innovation focuses on customer needs .
We invest heavily in basic research , concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward .
We have more than 188,000 employees by the end of 2018 , and we operate in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Founded in 1987 , Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees .
For more information , please visit Huawei online at www.huawei.com or follow us on :

LONDON, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei product and solution launch in London, Ryan Ding, Executive Director of the Board and President of Huawei's Carrier BG, delivered a keynote titled "5G, Bring New Value". Ding released Huawei's new 5G products and solutions and launched the 5G Partner Innovation Program. These efforts aim to build a thriving 5G ecosystem and make 5G a commercial success.
5G has developed beyond imagination in terms of deployment, ecosystem, and experience, says Ding, and networks are the foundation for the 5G business. So far, Huawei has been awarded 91 commercial 5G contracts and shipped over 600,000 5G Massive MIMO Active Antenna Units (AAUs). As a leading global 5G supplier, Huawei is committed to developing the best end-to-end 5G solutions. These will include the industry's highest-performance 5G base station that supports all scenarios and the Blade AAU with the industry's highest level of integration. The Blade AAU can work under all sub-6 GHz frequency bands and support 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. This addresses the issue of limited space for antenna installation, and reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) by over 30% when compared to existing solutions. Huawei is also the first vendor in the industry to provide industrial 5G modules for vertical applications.
With 4G, people can share their videos and voices. However, with the ultra-high bandwidth offered by 5G, people will be able to enjoy immersive AR and VR experiences, allowing them to convey their thoughts and feelings like never before. These amazing experiences will create incredible new value. As 5G enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) matures, high-definition video services will drive the massive growth of 5G B2C services. 5G B2B services have also shown huge potential. Huawei and some operators have jointly released 5G white papers and explored B2B applications in order to drive 5G application in numerous industries. At the launch event, Ryan Ding showed the audience Huawei's recently-released live broadcast backpack. This backpack, embedded with a 5G module, makes live broadcasting far easier.
Ding emphasized that in the 4G era, virtually all operators provided the same network experience. However, in the 5G era, operators can provide differentiated experiences and charge users based on more metrics, including data volume, latency, bandwidth, and number of devices connected. This makes it possible to monetize 5G. It is critical that operators redefine their 5G business models now.
Huawei and its global partners have worked together on multiple 5G projects, covering many domains including new media, campus, healthcare, and education. At the event, Ryan Ding launched the 5G Partner Innovation Program, witnessed by many of Huawei's industry partners. Through this program, Huawei plans to invest US$20 million into innovative 5G applications over the next 5 years, contributing to a thriving 5G ecosystem and accelerating the commercial success of 5G.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.
Huawei's end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.
At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 188,000 employees by the end of 2018, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.
For more information, please visit Huawei online at www.huawei.com or follow us on:
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tass--2020-02-20--Russian troops eliminate enemy force during tank duels in Tajikistan drills

`` During the drills , the troops performed a 40-km march from their permanent base to the area of the Lyaur mountainous training range .
The crews acted within their units to practice the tasks of positional defense , an offensive from the depth and organizing a tank ambush , '' the press office said in a statement .
MOSCOW , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
Tank crews of Russia ’ s 201st military base eliminated a notional enemy during drills in the mountains of Tajikistan , the press office of the Central Military District reported on Thursday .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tank duels when one tank stayed in an ambush while the other acted at a distance of about 2,000 meters , stealthily changing its fire positions , the statement says .
`` In their training duels , the tank crews were honing the skills of firing against immobile and moving targets and determining the most effective fire positions .
The tank crews also acted within their units to practice procedures within the required time limits for speedy driving on the mountainous armor-training ground and for accuracy firing from 120mm 2A46 guns , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise took place on February 20 and involved about 500 personnel and more than 50 items of military hardware , the statement informs .
The 201st military base stationed in Tajikistan is Russia ’ s largest military facility outside its borders .
The military base is located in the cities of Dushanbe and Bokhtar .
The military base ’ s armament includes T-72 tanks , BTR-82A armored personnel carriers , Grad multiple launch rocket systems , Gvozdika and Akatsiya artillery systems .
Under an agreement signed in October 2012 , Russia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2042 .

"During the drills, the troops performed a 40-km march from their permanent base to the area of the Lyaur mountainous training range. The crews acted within their units to practice the tasks of positional defense, an offensive from the depth and organizing a tank ambush," the press office said in a statement.
MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. Tank crews of Russia’s 201st military base eliminated a notional enemy during drills in the mountains of Tajikistan, the press office of the Central Military District reported on Thursday.
While practicing tactical measures, the troops exercised tank duels when one tank stayed in an ambush while the other acted at a distance of about 2,000 meters, stealthily changing its fire positions, the statement says.
"In their training duels, the tank crews were honing the skills of firing against immobile and moving targets and determining the most effective fire positions. The tank crews also acted within their units to practice procedures within the required time limits for speedy driving on the mountainous armor-training ground and for accuracy firing from 120mm 2A46 guns," the press office stated.
The one-day exercise took place on February 20 and involved about 500 personnel and more than 50 items of military hardware, the statement informs.
The 201st military base stationed in Tajikistan is Russia’s largest military facility outside its borders. The military base is located in the cities of Dushanbe and Bokhtar. The military base’s armament includes T-72 tanks, BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, Grad multiple launch rocket systems, Gvozdika and Akatsiya artillery systems.
Under an agreement signed in October 2012, Russia’s military base in Tajikistan will remain until 2042.


tass--2020-02-20--Senior Russian lawmaker hands historical memory declaration to US delegation to OSCE PA

VIENNA , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
Head of the Russian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for @ @ @ @ @ ( PA OSCE ) , Deputy Speaker of the Russian State Duma ( lower chamber @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday handed the declaration on inadmissibility of revision of Second World War results to @ @ @ @ @ Congress delegation , Republican Senator Roger Wicker to study .
A brief meeting between Wicker @ @ @ @ @ the sidelines of the OSCE PA ’ s winter session .
`` This is not @ @ @ @ @ Tolstoy stressed .
According to him , the joint victory of the Soviet Union and @ @ @ @ @ be protected if the document is signed .
`` I would like to give you @ @ @ @ @ declaration so that you can read it and look at it , '' Tolstoy told @ @

VIENNA, February 20. /TASS/. Head of the Russian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (PA OSCE), Deputy Speaker of the Russian State Duma (lower chamber of parliament) Pyotr Tolstoy on Thursday handed the declaration on inadmissibility of revision of Second World War results to deputy head of the US Congress delegation, Republican Senator Roger Wicker to study.
A brief meeting between Wicker and Tolstoy took place on the sidelines of the OSCE PA’s winter session. "This is not a political declaration," Tolstoy stressed. According to him, the joint victory of the Soviet Union and the Allies over Nazism could be protected if the document is signed. "I would like to give you each a copy of the declaration so that you can read it and look at it," Tolstoy told Wicker.


tass--2020-02-20--Putin’s interview for TASS caused by interest in summing up his 20 years at helm — Kremlin

MOSCOW , February 20 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin ’ s interview for TASS news agency is inspired by the general interest in reflection on the results of Putin ’ s 20 years in power , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said .
`` It is apparent that many media materials appear , which in one way or another seek to analyze these 20 years , certain discussions take place , '' Peskov said .
`` It is within the framework of these discussions that the President was asked questions .
And he answered them . ''
On February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin '' special project , based on the exclusive three-hour video interview with the head of state .
This project aims to outline interim results of Putin ’ s 20 years in power : he first won presidential elections on March 26 , 2000 .
Despite the name , there were far more than 20 questions , but they do encompass 20 topics .
The first episode was published Thursday .
Other episodes will be released three to four times a week between February 20 and March 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version of the film will go on air .
Each episode is accompanied by animated infographics : numbers , facts and quotes .
The special project ’ s website supports both Russian and English .

MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s interview for TASS news agency is inspired by the general interest in reflection on the results of Putin’s 20 years in power, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"It is apparent that many media materials appear, which in one way or another seek to analyze these 20 years, certain discussions take place," Peskov said. "It is within the framework of these discussions that the President was asked questions. And he answered them."
On February 20, TASS news agency launched the "20 Questions with Vladimir Putin" special project, based on the exclusive three-hour video interview with the head of state. This project aims to outline interim results of Putin’s 20 years in power: he first won presidential elections on March 26, 2000. Despite the name, there were far more than 20 questions, but they do encompass 20 topics.
The first episode was published Thursday. Other episodes will be released three to four times a week between February 20 and March 25. On March 26, the full version of the film will go on air. Each episode is accompanied by animated infographics: numbers, facts and quotes. The special project’s website supports both Russian and English.