tass--2020-10-09--Russia tries to prevent US from obtaining coronavirus vaccine — US intelligence official

NEW YORK , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Director of the US National Counterintelligence and Security Center William Evanina accused Russia , China and Iran of attempting to prevent the United States from obtaining and using a vaccine against the novel coronavirus .
In an interview with Hearst Television , Evanina accused `` foreign nations '' of `` trying to prevent us from obtaining the vaccine first . ''
`` But once we do , they 're going to surely prevent us from trying to get it into your arm , '' he continued .
`` China , Russia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent us from getting the vaccine . ''
The US official presented no evidence to support his claims .
According to Evanina , Russia ’ s tactics changed compared to 2016 .
`` The change is that the Russians are no longer using their own mostly proxies and bots and troll farms because they got caught .
They 're now taking U.S. citizens ' information and it and they are taking it and amplifying it , '' he said .
In July , the UK National Cyber Security Center ( NCSC ) claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted to steal information on the coronavirus vaccine development in the UK , Canada , and the US .
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the British claims unfounded .
Evanina suspects US adversaries of trying to make use of US President Donald Trump ’ s current COVID-19 diagnosis .
The official once again accused Russia , China and Iran of interfering with the US electoral process .
`` I think it 's an open wound for our adversaries to utilize not only the COVID .
< … > But now that the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an opportunity , to again , not only enhance , exacerbate and amplify messages on both sides [ Democrats and Republicans ] , '' he said .
`` We 'll continue to see more aggressive activity from our adversaries on the President with respect to his COVID situation .
So that is a problem for us on a national security level level , '' he added .
`` I think corralling the information , providing the American people the truthful scenario is critical so that our foreign adversaries do n't extrapolate wrong information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were trying to influence the electoral process in the United States , Evanina named Saudi Arabia , Venezuela , Cuba and Turkey .
On Friday , Trump , 74 , said that his wife Melania and he had tested positive for coronavirus .
Later that day , the president arrived to the Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda , Maryland .
On Monday , Trump left the hospital and returned to the White House .
The issue of potential interference in US elections is regularly raised due to Washington ’ s claims that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 .
Moscow has repeatedly rejected these accusations .
In February , Peskov said the Kremlin regrettably noted that there would be increasingly more news of alleged attempts by Russia to interfere in the electoral process as the US election in November approached .
According to Peskov , these claims `` are nowhere near close to the truth .
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NEW YORK, October 9. /TASS/. Director of the US National Counterintelligence and Security Center William Evanina accused Russia, China and Iran of attempting to prevent the United States from obtaining and using a vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
In an interview with Hearst Television, Evanina accused "foreign nations" of "trying to prevent us from obtaining the vaccine first."
"But once we do, they're going to surely prevent us from trying to get it into your arm," he continued. "China, Russia and Iran <…> are trying to prevent us from getting the vaccine."
The US official presented no evidence to support his claims.
According to Evanina, Russia’s tactics changed compared to 2016.
"The change is that the Russians are no longer using their own mostly proxies and bots and troll farms because they got caught. They're now taking U.S. citizens' information and it and they are taking it and amplifying it," he said.
In July, the UK National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) claimed that hackers working for Russian intelligence services attempted to steal information on the coronavirus vaccine development in the UK, Canada, and the US. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the British claims unfounded.
Open wound
Evanina suspects US adversaries of trying to make use of US President Donald Trump’s current COVID-19 diagnosis. The official once again accused Russia, China and Iran of interfering with the US electoral process.
"I think it's an open wound for our adversaries to utilize not only the COVID. <…> But now that the president has been diagnosed, it provides them an opportunity, to again, not only enhance, exacerbate and amplify messages on both sides [Democrats and Republicans]," he said.
"We'll continue to see more aggressive activity from our adversaries on the President with respect to his COVID situation. So that is a problem for us on a national security level level," he added. "I think corralling the information, providing the American people the truthful scenario is critical so that our foreign adversaries don't extrapolate wrong information."
When asked whether other countries were trying to influence the electoral process in the United States, Evanina named Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Cuba and Turkey.
On Friday, Trump, 74, said that his wife Melania and he had tested positive for coronavirus. Later that day, the president arrived to the Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. On Monday, Trump left the hospital and returned to the White House.
The issue of potential interference in US elections is regularly raised due to Washington’s claims that Russia was complicit in such actions back in 2016. Moscow has repeatedly rejected these accusations. In February, Peskov said the Kremlin regrettably noted that there would be increasingly more news of alleged attempts by Russia to interfere in the electoral process as the US election in November approached. According to Peskov, these claims "are nowhere near close to the truth.".


tass--2020-10-09--Russia’s UN envoy urges to prevent rise of terrorism amid political crisis in Mali

UNITED NATIONS , October 9 .
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Terrorist groups active in Mali can benefit from the current period of political instability in the country , Russian Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia told the UN Security Council briefing on Mali on Thursday .
`` Terrorists , who , judging by their recent attacks , feel increasingly comfortable , must not be given an opportunity to benefit from the current predicaments .
Militants ' self-made explosive devices hit civilians more and more often , as was the case in September , when a bus and an ambulance were impacted , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the situation in Mopti , which is arena for recurrent attacks on military patrols and convoys , '' he continued .
`` Violent inter-ethnic and inter-communal clashes continue in the center of the country .
In general , Mali has suffered an increase in assaults and abductions , upsurge of delinquency , racketeering and robberies , growth in the number of human rights violations . ''
`` Security and governance reforms should continue , and the interests of all peoples of the country , especially in its northern territories , must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On August 18 , a coup took place in Mali .
The military captured the General Staff , arrested the top officials , including President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita , and established the National Committee for the Salvation of the People .
Shortly thereafter , Keita announced his resignation and dismissed the government and the parliament .
The 75 year-old ex-president , flew to the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) on September 5 for medical treatment after suffering a stroke .
On September 21 , the Electoral College , established by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ndao as the president of Mali for the upcoming 18 months .
On October 5 , the interim president approved the country ’ s transitional government , where the four key posts are held by the military officials who took part in the coup .

UNITED NATIONS, October 9. /TASS/. Terrorist groups active in Mali can benefit from the current period of political instability in the country, Russian Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia told the UN Security Council briefing on Mali on Thursday.
"Terrorists, who, judging by their recent attacks, feel increasingly comfortable, must not be given an opportunity to benefit from the current predicaments. Militants' self-made explosive devices hit civilians more and more often, as was the case in September, when a bus and an ambulance were impacted," the Russian diplomat said.
"Especially alarming is the situation in Mopti, which is arena for recurrent attacks on military patrols and convoys," he continued. "Violent inter-ethnic and inter-communal clashes continue in the center of the country. In general, Mali has suffered an increase in assaults and abductions, upsurge of delinquency, racketeering and robberies, growth in the number of human rights violations."
"Security and governance reforms should continue, and the interests of all peoples of the country, especially in its northern territories, must be duly accounted for," Nebenzia added.
On August 18, a coup took place in Mali. The military captured the General Staff, arrested the top officials, including President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, and established the National Committee for the Salvation of the People. Shortly thereafter, Keita announced his resignation and dismissed the government and the parliament. The 75 year-old ex-president, flew to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on September 5 for medical treatment after suffering a stroke.
On September 21, the Electoral College, established by the military, appointed former Defense Minister Bah Ndao as the president of Mali for the upcoming 18 months. On October 5, the interim president approved the country’s transitional government, where the four key posts are held by the military officials who took part in the coup.


tass--2020-10-09--Kyrgyz president urges political forces to stop splitting society

BISHKEK , October 9 .
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Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov called upon all political forces in the country to preserve peace and stop creating a rift in the society .
`` I urge all political forces to preserve peace and security in the country , to stop drawing division lines between people and creating a rift in the society , '' he said in a statement , released on Thursday .
`` May the God give wisdom and patience to all political forces . ''
Jeenbekov also declared his readiness to step down as soon as legitimate leaders are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
In his words , `` the political situation in the country has reached the critical point , '' and , in order to settle the current crisis , new parliamentary elections should be scheduled , while the pre-crisis government should resign , paving the way for new appointments .
The president said he was ready to sign all relevant decrees and was waiting for the parliament to submit them .
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan , supporters of those parties , which failed to win seats , organized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , the protesters seized the parliament , the government and the presidential administration buildings , the mayor ’ s office and the Prosecutor-General ’ s office .
The opposition helped create several structures , which declared themselves as interim authorities and appointed prime ministers .
The state posts of all levels were seized in the Central Asian republic and unknown individuals took under control dozens of enterprises , deposits and other business facilities .

BISHKEK, October 9. /TASS/. Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov called upon all political forces in the country to preserve peace and stop creating a rift in the society.
"I urge all political forces to preserve peace and security in the country, to stop drawing division lines between people and creating a rift in the society," he said in a statement, released on Thursday. "May the God give wisdom and patience to all political forces."
Jeenbekov also declared his readiness to step down as soon as legitimate leaders are appointed and order is restored in the country. In his words, "the political situation in the country has reached the critical point," and, in order to settle the current crisis, new parliamentary elections should be scheduled, while the pre-crisis government should resign, paving the way for new appointments.
The president said he was ready to sign all relevant decrees and was waiting for the parliament to submit them.
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of those parties, which failed to win seats, organized mass riots in Bishkek. Overnight to Tuesday, the protesters seized the parliament, the government and the presidential administration buildings, the mayor’s office and the Prosecutor-General’s office.
The opposition helped create several structures, which declared themselves as interim authorities and appointed prime ministers. The state posts of all levels were seized in the Central Asian republic and unknown individuals took under control dozens of enterprises, deposits and other business facilities.


tass--2020-10-09--Shelling of Nagorno-Karabakh’s capital Stepanakert subsides on Thursday night

STEPANAKERT , October 9 .
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The intensity of shelling in Stepanakert , the capital of the unrecognized republic of Nagorno-Karabakh , subsided on Thursday night , with only two or three blasts heard in the past six hours , a TASS correspondent reported from the city early on Friday .
The armed forces of Azerbaijan stepped up artillery fire and drone attacks on the city on Thursday morning and in the afternoon .
The situation improved on Thursday evening , with practically no blasts heard and air raid sirens staying silent .
Blackout measures are in place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , the majority of windows also remain dark .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

STEPANAKERT, October 9. /TASS/. The intensity of shelling in Stepanakert, the capital of the unrecognized republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, subsided on Thursday night, with only two or three blasts heard in the past six hours, a TASS correspondent reported from the city early on Friday.
The armed forces of Azerbaijan stepped up artillery fire and drone attacks on the city on Thursday morning and in the afternoon. The situation improved on Thursday evening, with practically no blasts heard and air raid sirens staying silent.
Blackout measures are in place in the city: all street lights are out, the majority of windows also remain dark.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-10-08--Hainan's Haikou airport to serve 67,000 passengers on the last day of the 'golden week'

HAIKOU , October 8 .
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Passenger traffic at Meilan International Airport in Hainan 's Haikou on the last day of the `` golden week '' , which began on October 1 , should reach about 67,000 people , reported www.hinews.cn .
In total , over 443,000 passengers have already used the airport 's services on October 1-7 .
During the said period , Meilan International Airport received and dispatched 3116 flights .
On the last day of the `` golden week '' , the airport is expected to service about 457 flights .
The current `` golden week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day of the People 's Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival , which were celebrated on October 1 , was the first since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic .
Not being able to travel abroad , many Chinese have decided to spend their holidays at the country 's resorts , among which the beaches of Hainan are especially popular .
Amid the increased passenger traffic on holidays , the administration of Meilan International Airport had to increase the number of flights from Haikou to such destinations as Guangzhou , Shenzhen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Chongqing , Changsha , Wuhan and a number of others .
In June-August 2020 , Haikou Airport was ranked among China 's five most actively rehabilitating air harbors for three consecutive months .
On September 30 , on the eve of the holidays , the passenger traffic of Meilan Airport for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic crossed the mark of 60,000 people , and on October 1 this airport served a record 65,000 passengers .
Currently , the second phase of the expansion of Meilan International Airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2020 , the newly built facilities , including the second terminal , will be commissioned .
The expansion of the airport is an important part of Hainan 's free trade port project , as most of the passenger and freight traffic is being conducted by air .
The province invested 17.8 billion yuan ( about $ 2.5 billion ) in the construction of new infrastructure .

HAIKOU, October 8. /TASS/. Passenger traffic at Meilan International Airport in Hainan's Haikou on the last day of the "golden week", which began on October 1, should reach about 67,000 people, reported www.hinews.cn.
In total, over 443,000 passengers have already used the airport's services on October 1-7. During the said period, Meilan International Airport received and dispatched 3116 flights. On the last day of the "golden week", the airport is expected to service about 457 flights.
The current "golden week" on the occasion of the Formation Day of the People's Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival, which were celebrated on October 1, was the first since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic. Not being able to travel abroad, many Chinese have decided to spend their holidays at the country's resorts, among which the beaches of Hainan are especially popular.
Amid the increased passenger traffic on holidays, the administration of Meilan International Airport had to increase the number of flights from Haikou to such destinations as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Chongqing, Changsha, Wuhan and a number of others.
In June-August 2020, Haikou Airport was ranked among China's five most actively rehabilitating air harbors for three consecutive months. On September 30, on the eve of the holidays, the passenger traffic of Meilan Airport for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic crossed the mark of 60,000 people, and on October 1 this airport served a record 65,000 passengers.
Currently, the second phase of the expansion of Meilan International Airport is being completed. By the end of 2020, the newly built facilities, including the second terminal, will be commissioned.
The expansion of the airport is an important part of Hainan's free trade port project, as most of the passenger and freight traffic is being conducted by air. The province invested 17.8 billion yuan (about $ 2.5 billion) in the construction of new infrastructure.


tass--2020-10-10--Azerbaijani, Armenian top diplomats sign joint document after talks in Moscow - Lavrov

MOSCOW , October 10 .
/TASS/ .
A ceasefire agreement in Nagorno-Karabakh starting on 12:00 Moscow time on October 10 has been reached after trilateral consultations in Moscow between foreign ministers of Russia , Armenia and Azerbaijan , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday .
`` A ceasefire is declared beginning on October 10 at 12:00 [ Moscow time ] with the humanitarian aim of exchanging prisoners of war and other captured persons as well as to exchange bodies of victims with the facilitation and in line with regulations of the International Committee of the Red Cross , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a joint statement , signed by the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan .
Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to begin practical talks with the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group representatives on the peace settlement in Nagorno-Karabakh , a joint statement , adopted by the Russian , Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers , said .
`` The Republics of Azerbaijan and Armenia , with the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and based on the principles of conflict settlements , begin practical negotiations with the main task of reaching the peace settlement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry reads .
`` All involved parties have confirmed their adherence to the invariability of the negotiating process , '' the statement added .
The Russian , Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers - Sergey Lavrov , Jeyhun Bayramov and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan correspondingly - held talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement for more than 10 hours .
Their meeting started at 16.30 Moscow time and Foreign Minister Lavrov appeared to journalists to read out provisions from the adopted statement late after 2:00 a.m. on Saturday .
Renewed clashes between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .

MOSCOW, October 10. /TASS/. A ceasefire agreement in Nagorno-Karabakh starting on 12:00 on October 10 has been reached after trilateral consultations in Moscow between foreign ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
"A ceasefire is declared to begin on October 10 at 12:00 with the humanitarian aim of exchanging prisoners of war and other captured persons as well as to exchange bodies of victims with the facilitation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and in line with its regulations," Lavrov stated early on Saturday citing a joint statement, signed by the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
"Detailed parameters of the ceasefire regime will be agreed upon in the near future," the Russian minister stated citing the signed document.
The document also states that Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to begin practical talks with the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group representatives on the peace settlement in Nagorno-Karabakh.
"The Republics of Azerbaijan and Armenia, with the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and based on the principles of conflict settlements, begin practical negotiations with the main task of reaching the peace settlement as soon as possible," the statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry reads.
"All involved parties have confirmed their adherence to the invariability of the negotiating process," the statement added.
Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to begin practical talks with the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group representatives on the peace settlement in Nagorno-Karabakh, a joint statement, adopted by the Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, said.
The Russian, Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers - Sergey Lavrov, Jeyhun Bayramov and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan correspondingly - held talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement for more than 10 hours. Their meeting started at 16.30 Moscow time and Foreign Minister Lavrov appeared to journalists to read out provisions from the adopted statement late after 2:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.


tass--2020-10-10--US presidential debate between Trump and Biden on October 15 cancelled

WASHINGTON , October 10 .
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The US Commission on Presidential Debates ( CPD ) announced late on Friday that another round of presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden on October 15 would not be held .
Another round of debate between Trump and Biden on October 15 was scheduled to be held in Miami , Florida .
The previous round of the nationwide presidential debate between Trump and Biden was held in Cleveland , Ohio , on September 29 .
`` On October 8 , CPD announced that for the health and safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate , scheduled for October 15 in Miami , would be conducted virtually , '' the statement from the CPD reads .
`` Subsequently , the campaigns of the two candidates who qualified for participation in the debate made a series of statements concerning their respective positions regarding their willingness to participate in a virtual debate on October 15 , and each now has announced alternate plans for that date . ''
`` It is now apparent there will be no debate on October 15 and the CPD will turn its attention to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for October 22 , '' the statement continued .
`` Subject to health security considerations , and in accordance with all required testing , masking , social distancing and other protocols , the debate will take place at Belmont University in Nashville , Tennessee , '' the statement said adding : `` Both candidates have agreed to participate in the October 22 debate . ''
The 2020 United States elections are scheduled for November 3 .
Nationwide , American citizens will go to the polls to elect 435 representatives to the House , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate , and the President and Vice President of the United States .
In addition , voters will head to the ballot boxes to decide on 13 US state and territorial governorships , and numerous other local elections will be held .
Incumbent US President Donald Trump , the Republican Party candidate , is being challenged by his Democrat rival , Joe Biden .
Trump ’ s running mate for Vice President is Mike Pence , while Biden ’ s VP pick is Senator Kamala Harris of California .

WASHINGTON, October 10. /TASS/. The US Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) announced late on Friday that another round of presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden on October 15 would not be held.
Another round of debate between Trump and Biden on October 15 was scheduled to be held in Miami, Florida. The previous round of the nationwide presidential debate between Trump and Biden was held in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 29.
"On October 8, CPD announced that for the health and safety of all involved, the second presidential debate, scheduled for October 15 in Miami, would be conducted virtually," the statement from the CPD reads.
"Subsequently, the campaigns of the two candidates who qualified for participation in the debate made a series of statements concerning their respective positions regarding their willingness to participate in a virtual debate on October 15, and each now has announced alternate plans for that date."
"It is now apparent there will be no debate on October 15 and the CPD will turn its attention to preparations for the final presidential debate scheduled for October 22," the statement continued.
"Subject to health security considerations, and in accordance with all required testing, masking, social distancing and other protocols, the debate will take place at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee," the statement said adding: "Both candidates have agreed to participate in the October 22 debate."
The 2020 United States elections are scheduled for November 3. Nationwide, American citizens will go to the polls to elect 435 representatives to the House, 35 senators out of 100 to the Senate, and the President and Vice President of the United States. In addition, voters will head to the ballot boxes to decide on 13 US state and territorial governorships, and numerous other local elections will be held.
Incumbent US President Donald Trump, the Republican Party candidate, is being challenged by his Democrat rival, Joe Biden. Trump’s running mate for Vice President is Mike Pence, while Biden’s VP pick is Senator Kamala Harris of California.


tass--2020-10-10--Moscow's death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases rises by 30 - crisis center

MOSCOW , October 9 .
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The death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases has risen by 30 in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ , the Russian capital ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Friday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ in Moscow .
Their diagnoses of pneumonia were confirmed and they tested positive for the @ @ @ @ @ center informed .
The COVID-19 death toll has risen to 5,560 in Moscow .
The @ @ @ @ @ residents to stay home and call a doctor if flu-like symptoms emerge .
Moscow remains @ @ @ @ @ , and the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been recently on the rise @ @ @ @ @ city recorded a total of 321,812 COVID-19 cases ( of those , 3,701 infections were @ @ @ @ @ hours ) and 259,127 recoveries .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases has risen by 30 in Moscow over the past 24 hours, the Russian capital’s anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Friday.
"Thirty patients have passed away in Moscow. Their diagnoses of pneumonia were confirmed and they tested positive for the coronavirus infection," the center informed.
The COVID-19 death toll has risen to 5,560 in Moscow.
The anti-coronavirus crisis center reminded Moscow residents to stay home and call a doctor if flu-like symptoms emerge.
Moscow remains the worst affected in Russia, and the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been recently on the rise. To date, the city recorded a total of 321,812 COVID-19 cases (of those, 3,701 infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours) and 259,127 recoveries.


tass--2020-10-10--Trilateral talks on Nagorno-Karabakh last for over six hours

MOSCOW , October 9 .
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The Russian , Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers - Sergey Lavrov , Jeyhun Bayramov and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan - have been holding talks over a recent escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh for more than six hours , a TASS correspondent reported on Friday .
The meeting started at 16.30 Moscow time , but it is still unclear how long it will last .
Media representatives from three countries are waiting in the press center of the Russian Foreign Ministry ’ s Reception House , glued to the screen in hope to see the ministers ’ statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armenian foreign ministers arrived in Moscow a few hours prior to the meeting .
They had been invited for consultations on Nagorno-Karabakh by Russian President Vladimir Putin .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them @ @

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The Russian, Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers - Sergey Lavrov, Jeyhun Bayramov and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan - have been holding talks over a recent escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh for more than six hours, a TASS correspondent reported on Friday.
The meeting started at 16.30 Moscow time, but it is still unclear how long it will last. Media representatives from three countries are waiting in the press center of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Reception House, glued to the screen in hope to see the ministers’ statement after the talks.
The Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers arrived in Moscow a few hours prior to the meeting. They had been invited for consultations on Nagorno-Karabakh by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.


tass--2020-10-10--Hospital admissions for COVID-19 drop by 40% in Moscow compared with spring - mayor

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus patients hospitalized in Moscow has plunged by 40 % in comparison with the spring peak of infections , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Russia ’ s Channel One on Friday .
`` Hospital bed availability is higher than in the spring .
We have about 1,000 hospital admissions per day , while there were 1,700 at the peak in the spring , '' he said .
Apart from that , Sobyanin pointed out that Moscow converted some culture and sports facilities into reserve hospitals which allowed the stationary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
Moscow remains the worst affected in Russia , and the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been recently on the rise .
To date , the city recorded a total of 321,812 COVID-19 cases ( of those , 3,701 infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours ) , 259,127 recoveries and 5,530 fatalities .
The number of newly identified coronavirus cases in Moscow has reached the levels observed in April , while the number of patients with severe symptoms has also gone up , Sobyanin said .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the level of 4,000 .
These are numbers comparable to the biggest numbers of April , '' he said .
Sobyanin added that the number of coronavirus tests had also doubled .
`` Nevertheless , the main factor is the number of severe cases and hospitalizations , '' he said .
`` Even the morbidity is growing .
This shows that the pandemic is going ahead , the dynamics don ’ t promise anything good , '' the mayor said .
`` The statistics is horrifying , of course .
Almost 83 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 60 .
Half of them are citizens with chronic conditions , '' Sobyanin added .
The number of coronavirus patients aged over 65 amounted to 50 % in Moscow in September-October , Sobyanin wrote .
He recalled that elderly people are at high risk .
`` If at the onset of the pandemic , patients aged 65+ made up about 20 % in coronavirus hospitals , in September-October their share came close to 50 % , '' Sobyanin stated .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 36,791,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,067,400 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 27,688,700 individuals have recovered from the illness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,272,238 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 1,009,421 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 22,257 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .
Moscow remains the worst affected in Russia , and the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been recently on the rise .
To date , the city recorded a total of 321,812 COVID-19 cases ( of those , 3,701 infections were confirmed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus patients hospitalized in Moscow has plunged by 40% in comparison with the spring peak of infections, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Russia’s Channel One on Friday.
"Hospital bed availability is higher than in the spring. We have about 1,000 hospital admissions per day, while there were 1,700 at the peak in the spring," he said.
Apart from that, Sobyanin pointed out that Moscow converted some culture and sports facilities into reserve hospitals which allowed the stationary hospitals to provide uninterrupted planned and emergency treatment.
Moscow remains the worst affected in Russia, and the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been recently on the rise. To date, the city recorded a total of 321,812 COVID-19 cases (of those, 3,701 infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours), 259,127 recoveries and 5,530 fatalities.
Moscow's caces reached April's levels
The number of newly identified coronavirus cases in Moscow has reached the levels observed in April, while the number of patients with severe symptoms has also gone up, Sobyanin said.
"The number of newly identified coronavirus patients reached the level of 4,000. These are numbers comparable to the biggest numbers of April," he said.
Sobyanin added that the number of coronavirus tests had also doubled. "Nevertheless, the main factor is the number of severe cases and hospitalizations," he said. "Even the morbidity is growing. This shows that the pandemic is going ahead, the dynamics don’t promise anything good," the mayor said.
"The statistics is horrifying, of course. Almost 83% of the COVID deaths are citizens aged over 60. Half of them are citizens with chronic conditions," Sobyanin added.
Patients aged over 65
The number of coronavirus patients aged over 65 amounted to 50% in Moscow in September-October, Sobyanin wrote.
He recalled that elderly people are at high risk.
"If at the onset of the pandemic, patients aged 65+ made up about 20% in coronavirus hospitals, in September-October their share came close to 50%," Sobyanin stated.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 36,791,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,067,400 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 27,688,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 1,272,238 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 1,009,421 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 22,257 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.
Moscow remains the worst affected in Russia, and the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been recently on the rise. To date, the city recorded a total of 321,812 COVID-19 cases (of those, 3,701 infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours) and 259,127 recoveries.


tass--2020-10-10--WHO says new daily coronavirus cases hit record high of over 350,000

GENEVA , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
More than 350,000 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection hit record high in the past day , exceeding 36.36 million , while the coronavirus-related fatalities increased by over 6,300 to climb to 1.056 million , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said in its daily bulletin on Friday .
As of 16.30 Moscow time on October 9 , as many as 36,361,054 novel coronavirus cases and 1,056,186 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe .
The number of confirmed cases grew by 350,766 in the past 24 hours and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Up to now , the daily surge of 338,779 on October 8 was the highest number of infections .
The WHO statistics are based only on officially confirmed data provided by countries .
South and North America account for the majority of daily confirmed coronavirus cases - 127,250 .
Europe is ranked second ( 109,749 cases ) and South East Asia goes third ( 82,284 ) .
North and South America also account for most single-day fatalities ( 3,282 ) .
The daily death toll stands at 1,129 in South East Asia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases are recorded in the United States ( 7,471,688 ) , followed by India ( 6,906,151 ) , Brazil ( 5,000,694 ) , Russia ( 1,272,238 ) , Colombia ( 877,683 ) , Spain ( 848,324 ) , Argentina ( 840,915 ) , Peru ( 835,662 ) , Mexico ( 774,020 ) and South Africa ( 686,891 ) .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

GENEVA, October 9. /TASS/. More than 350,000 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection hit record high in the past day, exceeding 36.36 million, while the coronavirus-related fatalities increased by over 6,300 to climb to 1.056 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Friday.
As of 16.30 Moscow time on October 9, as many as 36,361,054 novel coronavirus cases and 1,056,186 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe. The number of confirmed cases grew by 350,766 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 6,339. Up to now, the daily surge of 338,779 on October 8 was the highest number of infections.
The WHO statistics are based only on officially confirmed data provided by countries.
South and North America account for the majority of daily confirmed coronavirus cases - 127,250. Europe is ranked second (109,749 cases) and South East Asia goes third (82,284). North and South America also account for most single-day fatalities (3,282). The daily death toll stands at 1,129 in South East Asia and at 950 in Europe.
Most COVID-19 cases are recorded in the United States (7,471,688), followed by India (6,906,151), Brazil (5,000,694), Russia (1,272,238), Colombia (877,683), Spain (848,324), Argentina (840,915), Peru (835,662), Mexico (774,020) and South Africa (686,891).
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-10-09--Moscow authorities see no slowdown in spread of COVID-19 in past week

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow ’ s authorities have not recorded any slowdown in the spread of @ @ @ @ @ the past week , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote in his blog on Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ week has not brought about any noticeable improvements in the situation with COVID-19 incidence .
@ @ @ @ @ cases consistently exceeds 3,000 per day .
Today there were 3,701 , '' Sobyanin wrote @

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. Moscow’s authorities have not recorded any slowdown in the spread of coronavirus across the city in the past week, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote in his blog on Friday.
"Regrettably, the past week has not brought about any noticeable improvements in the situation with COVID-19 incidence. The number of newly detected cases consistently exceeds 3,000 per day. Today there were 3,701," Sobyanin wrote.


tass--2020-10-09--Court arrested top manager of Bank Trust in large scale fraud case

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The Presnensky Court of Moscow arrested executive director of the Bank Trust Mikhail @ @ @ @ @ a large scale fraud , TASS reports on Friday .
`` The court ruled to @ @ @ @ @ investigation and elect in respect of Khabarov pre-trial restrictions in the form of detention by @ @ @ @ @ judge said .
Khabarov is the suspect in the criminal case on the theft of @ @ @ @ @ $ 11 mln ) from Alexander Bogatikov , the owner of Delovye Linii transportation and @ @ @ @ @ ’ s house was searched on Thursday within the framework of the case .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The Presnensky Court of Moscow arrested executive director of the Bank Trust Mikhail Khabarov, suspected of committing a large scale fraud, TASS reports on Friday.
"The court ruled to uphold the motion of the investigation and elect in respect of Khabarov pre-trial restrictions in the form of detention by November 30," the judge said.
Khabarov is the suspect in the criminal case on the theft of almost 842 mln rubles ($11 mln) from Alexander Bogatikov, the owner of Delovye Linii transportation and logistics company. The Khabarov’s house was searched on Thursday within the framework of the case.


tass--2020-10-09--Italy reports more than 5,000 new coronavirus cases

ROME , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The number of daily recorded cases in Italy rose again in the past @ @ @ @ @ the spring ’ s peak numbers .
According to the data of the Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ recorded .
The daily number has been growing by almost 1,000 for three days running @ @ @ @ @ note that many more tests are carried out now compared to spring .
Therefore , @ @ @ @ @ that real number of infections was higher back then .
In the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ out , while fewer than 400 people are in ICUs across the country .
Over @ @ @ @ @ 28 people died from coronavirus-related complications .
The total number of infections reached 343,770 .
@ @ @ @ @ recoveries and 36,111 deaths .

ROME, October 9. /TASS/. The number of daily recorded cases in Italy rose again in the past 24 hours and almost reached the spring’s peak numbers. According to the data of the Health Ministry, 5,372 new infections were recorded.
The daily number has been growing by almost 1,000 for three days running. However, the experts note that many more tests are carried out now compared to spring. Therefore, it is reasonable to believe that real number of infections was higher back then. In the past 24 hours, 129,500 tests were carried out, while fewer than 400 people are in ICUs across the country.
Over the past 24 hours, 28 people died from coronavirus-related complications. The total number of infections reached 343,770. Additionally, there are 237,549 recoveries and 36,111 deaths.


tass--2020-10-09--Bishkek’s state of emergency to be applied on October 10

BISHKEK , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The demands of the state of emergency enacted earlier by Kyrgyz President Sooronbay @ @ @ @ @ mandatory on October 10 , the national Interior Ministry said Friday .
`` The Ministry @ @ @ @ @ the state of emergency enters into force in the city of Bishkek on October 10 @ @ @ @ @ the social and political situation and impose public order , '' the statement says .

BISHKEK, October 9. /TASS/. The demands of the state of emergency enacted earlier by Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov in Bishkek will become mandatory on October 10, the national Interior Ministry said Friday.
"The Ministry of Internal Affairs announces that the state of emergency enters into force in the city of Bishkek on October 10, 2020 to quickly stabilize the social and political situation and impose public order," the statement says.


tass--2020-10-09--COVID-19 cases surpass 860,000 in Spain

COVID-19 cases surpass 860,000 in Spain

MADRID , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Spain has recorded at least 861,112 cases of novel coronavirus , says the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Health Ministry on Friday .
On Thursday , the ministry reported 848,324 COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ The Health Ministry does not provide statistics on the COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ 541 people died in the past week .
Spain declared a state of high alert @ @ @ @ @ travel .
The lockdown was eased on June 21 .
After restrictions were loosened , @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus cases .
Local outbreaks are recorded more frequently , which has forced the @ @ @ @ @ re-impose tougher quarantine measures .

MADRID, October 9. /TASS/. Spain has recorded at least 861,112 cases of novel coronavirus, says the data released by the country’s Health Ministry on Friday.
On Thursday, the ministry reported 848,324 COVID-19 cases and 32,929 fatalities.
The Health Ministry does not provide statistics on the COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, but says that 541 people died in the past week.
Spain declared a state of high alert in mid-March to restrict non-essential travel. The lockdown was eased on June 21. After restrictions were loosened, the country saw a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Local outbreaks are recorded more frequently, which has forced the authorities in some regions to re-impose tougher quarantine measures.


tass--2020-10-09--Identified coronavirus infections in Russia to grow until late October, says expert

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The growth of daily recorded coronavirus infections in Russia will be observed until the end of October and then the situation will stabilize , infection and vaccine specialists Yevgeny Timakov told TASS .
The national anti-coronavirus crisis center said Friday that the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases reached 12,126 in the past 24 hours , the highest daily number recorded since the pandemic began .
`` In any case , the number of infections will be growing until the end of October .
The situation should stabilize then and start subsiding .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ new ] infections will certainly not be observed for the coming year at least . ''
He said .
At the same time , the expert called to focus on hospitalizations rather than total daily cases .
`` In spring , 150,000-200,000 tests were done and 11,000 were identified .
Now , there are more than 500,000 and 12,000 identified .
There are fewer infections than in spring , while the number of identified people is bigger .
The number of hospitalized people was almost 2,000 in spring , while now it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he underlined .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The growth of daily recorded coronavirus infections in Russia will be observed until the end of October and then the situation will stabilize, infection and vaccine specialists Yevgeny Timakov told TASS.
The national anti-coronavirus crisis center said Friday that the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases reached 12,126 in the past 24 hours, the highest daily number recorded since the pandemic began. "In any case, the number of infections will be growing until the end of October. The situation should stabilize then and start subsiding. The situation where there are no [new] infections will certainly not be observed for the coming year at least." He said.
At the same time, the expert called to focus on hospitalizations rather than total daily cases. "In spring, 150,000-200,000 tests were done and 11,000 were identified. Now, there are more than 500,000 and 12,000 identified. There are fewer infections than in spring, while the number of identified people is bigger. The number of hospitalized people was almost 2,000 in spring, while now it is 1,000. Look at this statistic," he underlined.


tass--2020-10-09--Two Russians injured in Nagorno-Karabakh depart to Moscow aboard special flight

YEREVAN , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The two Russians injured during the shelling of Nagorno-Karabakh town of Shushi - @ @ @ @ @ - took off to Moscow via the Rossiya Special Flight Detachment plane .
The two @ @ @ @ @ same plane that also took home the Russian delegation and reporters from the Friday meeting @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I am okay , the spirits are high , '' Arzanov told reporters @ @ @ @ @ , one more Russian citizen , Yuri Kotenok , also injured in the Shushi shelling @ @ @ @ @ . ''

YEREVAN, October 9. /TASS/. The two Russians injured during the shelling of Nagorno-Karabakh town of Shushi - Levon Arzanov and Grant Baladyan - took off to Moscow via the Rossiya Special Flight Detachment plane.
The two Russian nationals departed on the same plane that also took home the Russian delegation and reporters from the Friday meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.
"I am okay, the spirits are high," Arzanov told reporters onboard. According to Arzanov, one more Russian citizen, Yuri Kotenok, also injured in the Shushi shelling "is in critical condition."


tass--2020-10-09--Aliyev claims Azerbaijan’s control over 9 Karabakh settlements

BAKU , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claimed control over a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh , including the settlement of Gadrut , Friday .
`` Today , the Azerbaijani army has liberated several settlements from occupation : Gadrut , Chaily , Yuhkary-Guzlek , Gorazili , Gyshlag , Garadjally , Efendilar , Suleymanly and Sur , '' Aliyev listed , calling it a `` historic victory '' and congratulating his compatriots .
`` Today , the Azerbaijani army has an advantage on the battlefield both in terms of equipment and combat training , '' he underscored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large amount of Armenian military vehicles have been destroyed since the military action began on September 27 , including 196 tanks , 36 armored personnel carriers , one Uragan multiple launch missile system , 10 self-propelled artillery guns , one S-300 air defense system , and 25 Osa anti-aircraft missile systems .
Later , Armenian Defense Ministry debunked the Azerbaijan control over Gadrut .
Currently , a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Russia , Armenia and Azerbaijan is underway in Moscow .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .

BAKU, October 9. /TASS/. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claimed control over a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh, including the settlement of Gadrut, Friday.
"Today, the Azerbaijani army has liberated several settlements from occupation: Gadrut, Chaily, Yuhkary-Guzlek, Gorazili, Gyshlag, Garadjally, Efendilar, Suleymanly and Sur," Aliyev listed, calling it a "historic victory" and congratulating his compatriots.
"Today, the Azerbaijani army has an advantage on the battlefield both in terms of equipment and combat training," he underscored.
According to the President, a large amount of Armenian military vehicles have been destroyed since the military action began on September 27, including 196 tanks, 36 armored personnel carriers, one Uragan multiple launch missile system, 10 self-propelled artillery guns, one S-300 air defense system, and 25 Osa anti-aircraft missile systems.
Later, Armenian Defense Ministry debunked the Azerbaijan control over Gadrut. Currently, a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan is underway in Moscow.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.


tass--2020-10-09--Kyrgyzstan near dangerous line, says leader in national address

BISHKEK , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The situation in Kyrgyzstan is concerning , the country is near a dangerous line , President Sooronbay Jeenbekov said in an address to the nation issued Friday by his press service .
The leader vowed to preserve the country ’ s integrity .
`` Kyrgyzstan is near a dangerous line .
I will do everything within my constitutional powers to preserve peaceful life of citizens and the country ’ s integrity , '' he noted .
According to him , the `` unreasonable ambition '' of some politicians endangers life and calm of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with political ones that undermine the country ’ s unity and society ’ s peaceful life .
The peaceful life of our citizens should not be sacrificed for political passions .
That is precisely why the capital , Bishkek , has a state of emergency imposed , '' he said .
Jeenbekov hopes that all `` healthy powers '' of the country will support him .
`` Today , we are witnessing a real danger to our statehood .
Therefore , we will not be a passive onlooker and will overcome these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the early hours of October 6 , representatives of parties who failed to secure seats in parliament at the recent elections organized mass unrest in Bishkek , stormed buildings of state institutions and released former President Almazbek Atambayev as well as other politicians .
Some bodies created by the opposition said that they assumed power and appointed their own heads of government and ministries .
Unidentified people attempted to seize control of the country ’ s largest industries .
The Central Election Commission declared the results of the recent parliamentary elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jeenbekov has called on the leaders of the parties to return to legitimate political process and sacked the government and prime minister as well as appointed new heads of come power structures .
Moreover , Jeenbekov has introduced a state of emergency in Bishkek until October 21 .

BISHKEK, October 9. /TASS/. The situation in Kyrgyzstan is concerning, the country is near a dangerous line, President Sooronbay Jeenbekov said in an address to the nation issued Friday by his press service. The leader vowed to preserve the country’s integrity.
"Kyrgyzstan is near a dangerous line. I will do everything within my constitutional powers to preserve peaceful life of citizens and the country’s integrity," he noted. According to him, the "unreasonable ambition" of some politicians endangers life and calm of citizens.
"Provocative calls were voiced along with political ones that undermine the country’s unity and society’s peaceful life. The peaceful life of our citizens should not be sacrificed for political passions. That is precisely why the capital, Bishkek, has a state of emergency imposed," he said.
Jeenbekov hopes that all "healthy powers" of the country will support him. "Today, we are witnessing a real danger to our statehood. Therefore, we will not be a passive onlooker and will overcome these tough days together," he underlined.
In the early hours of October 6, representatives of parties who failed to secure seats in parliament at the recent elections organized mass unrest in Bishkek, stormed buildings of state institutions and released former President Almazbek Atambayev as well as other politicians. Some bodies created by the opposition said that they assumed power and appointed their own heads of government and ministries. Unidentified people attempted to seize control of the country’s largest industries. The Central Election Commission declared the results of the recent parliamentary elections null and void. Kyrgyz leader Sooronbay Jeenbekov has called on the leaders of the parties to return to legitimate political process and sacked the government and prime minister as well as appointed new heads of come power structures. Moreover, Jeenbekov has introduced a state of emergency in Bishkek until October 21.


tass--2020-10-09--Apple claims it has not requested blocking of Telegram channels on Belarus

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Apple has not requested Telegram to block channels with data of Belarusian law @ @ @ @ @ to removal of information containing personal details , Apple told TASS in a comment on @ @ @ @ @ three Telegram channels on Belarus , Telegram founder Pavel Durov wrote in his official channel @ @ @ @ @ s concern was that publication of the personal information of law enforcement officials may incite @ @ @ @ @ The channels will end up getting blocked on iOS , but remain available on other @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. Apple has not requested Telegram to block channels with data of Belarusian law enforcement officers; this referred to removal of information containing personal details, Apple told TASS in a comment on Friday.
Apple requested blocking three Telegram channels on Belarus, Telegram founder Pavel Durov wrote in his official channel on Thursday. Apple’s concern was that publication of the personal information of law enforcement officials may incite violence, Durov said. The channels will end up getting blocked on iOS, but remain available on other platforms, he added.


tass--2020-10-09--Aeroflot Group almost fully restores domestic air carriage

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The Aeroflot Group has almost fully restored air transportation on the domestic market @ @ @ @ @ flag carrier Vitaly Savelyev says on Friday .
`` The Aeroflot Group has recovered [ @ @ @ @ @ by almost 100 % against August - by 99.6 % .
Our Pobeda [ airline @ @ @ @ @ driver - the growth rate was 43 % in August and 17 % over eight @ @ @ @ @ Aeroflot recovered by 76 % .
This is the highest possible percentage for us , @ @ @ @ @ now , '' Savelyev said .
`` As far as the international traffic is concerned @ @ @ @ @ significant for us .
The Aeroflot Group receives 60 % of income on account of @ @ @ @ @ recovered by just 14 % , which is a major obstacle to obtaining good financial @ @ @ @ @ .
Russia halted the international traffic in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ other countries from late August .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The Aeroflot Group has almost fully restored air transportation on the domestic market, CEO of the Russian flag carrier Vitaly Savelyev says on Friday.
"The Aeroflot Group has recovered [on the domestic market] by almost 100% against August - by 99.6%. Our Pobeda [airline] was the key growth driver - the growth rate was 43% in August and 17% over eight months on the whole. Aeroflot recovered by 76%. This is the highest possible percentage for us, we have no international transit now," Savelyev said.
"As far as the international traffic is concerned, such transportation is highly significant for us. The Aeroflot Group receives 60% of income on account of international operations. We have recovered by just 14%, which is a major obstacle to obtaining good financial results," he added.
Russia halted the international traffic in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic and is gradually restarting flights to other countries from late August.


tass--2020-10-09--Senior Russian diplomat, Iranian ambassador discuss Iran nuclear deal

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali @ @ @ @ @ the situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) on Iran ’ @ @ @ @ @ Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday .
`` [ The two sides @ @ @ @ @ situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program .
They @ @ @ @ @ coordination of efforts of all its parties for the sustainable implementation of the agreement in @ @ @ @ @ Resolution 2231 , '' the ministry said .
The sides also discussed some other issues @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Ministry noted .
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif earlier said following talks with @ @ @ @ @ Sergey Lavrov that Russia played a key role in preserving the JCPOA .
In turn @ @ @ @ @ noted that Tehran continued constructive cooperation with the IAEA within the framework of its obligations @

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali have discussed at a meeting the situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuclear program, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.
"[The two sides] exchanged views on the situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program. They highlighted the importance of further coordination of efforts of all its parties for the sustainable implementation of the agreement in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2231," the ministry said.
The sides also discussed some other issues of mutual interest, the Foreign Ministry noted.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif earlier said following talks with Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov that Russia played a key role in preserving the JCPOA. In turn, the Russian foreign minister noted that Tehran continued constructive cooperation with the IAEA within the framework of its obligations.


tass--2020-10-09--All fire spots at ammo depot near Ryazan eliminated — top brass

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The fire spots at the ammunition depot near Ryazan in central Russia have been eliminated and military specialists have started to restore the damaged infrastructure , Russian Deputy Defense Minister Army General Dmitry Bulgakov announced on Friday .
`` Following the results of the inspection carried out on the depot ’ s territory , we can state today that the fire there has not just been contained but all the fire spots have been eliminated , '' the deputy defense minister said .
`` Today we have started to restore the barracks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buildings and prepare the cantonment for the winter period of operation , '' the general said .
Most of the personnel involved in the emergency response will start returning to their permanent bases from October 10 , the deputy defense minister said .
`` Only the fire-fighting equipment and engineering vehicles will remain here to complete the works and check the possible presence of explosive items along the perimeter of the arsenal ’ s territory , which will also finish their work next week , '' he specified .
The deputy defense minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fire at the scene of the incident .
A fire broke out on the technical premises of a military base in the Ryazan Region on Wednesday , causing munitions stored at the depot to explode .
The regional authorities introduced a state of emergency over the incident .
Over 2,300 people were evacuated from 14 nearby settlements within a radius of 5 km .
More than 20 structures were burnt in two communities .
The fire was contained on October 8 .
A criminal case was opened into the incident .
Ryazan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state of emergency on October 9 , the regional government ’ s press office reported .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The fire spots at the ammunition depot near Ryazan in central Russia have been eliminated and military specialists have started to restore the damaged infrastructure, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Army General Dmitry Bulgakov announced on Friday.
"Following the results of the inspection carried out on the depot’s territory, we can state today that the fire there has not just been contained but all the fire spots have been eliminated," the deputy defense minister said.
"Today we have started to restore the barracks and housing stock as well as the administrative buildings and prepare the cantonment for the winter period of operation," the general said.
Most of the personnel involved in the emergency response will start returning to their permanent bases from October 10, the deputy defense minister said. "Only the fire-fighting equipment and engineering vehicles will remain here to complete the works and check the possible presence of explosive items along the perimeter of the arsenal’s territory, which will also finish their work next week," he specified.
The deputy defense minister ruled out the emergence of new hotbeds of fire at the scene of the incident.
Fire at ammo depot near Ryazan
A fire broke out on the technical premises of a military base in the Ryazan Region on Wednesday, causing munitions stored at the depot to explode. The regional authorities introduced a state of emergency over the incident. Over 2,300 people were evacuated from 14 nearby settlements within a radius of 5 km. More than 20 structures were burnt in two communities. The fire was contained on October 8. A criminal case was opened into the incident.
Ryazan Region Governor Nikolai Lyubimov ordered to lift the state of emergency on October 9, the regional government’s press office reported.


tass--2020-10-09--Candidate for Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy PM Toktogaziev wounded, unconscious in hospital

Kyrgyz leader orders state of emergency in Bishkek until October 21 BISHKEK , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Candidate for @ @ @ @ @ s Deputy Prime Minister Tilek Toktogaziev was wounded on Friday at a rally on Bishkek @ @ @ @ @ and is unconscious in hospital , Elvira Surabaldieva , a lawmaker from the Ata-Meken political @ @ @ @ @ post .
`` Tilek is unconscious in hospital , '' she wrote .

Kyrgyz leader orders state of emergency in Bishkek until October 21
BISHKEK, October 9. /TASS/. Candidate for the post of Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Tilek Toktogaziev was wounded on Friday at a rally on Bishkek’s central Ala-Too Square and is unconscious in hospital, Elvira Surabaldieva, a lawmaker from the Ata-Meken political party wrote in a Twitter post.
"Tilek is unconscious in hospital," she wrote.


tass--2020-10-09--This week in photos: Trump back at White House, Karabakh marred, Tikhanovskaya in Slovakia

US President Donald Trump pulling off his protective face mask after returning from being hospitalized at Walter Reed Medical Center for COVID-19 treatment , in Washington , US October 5 © REUTERS/Erin Scott Australian street artist James Cochran , also known as Jimmy C , puts the finishing touches to his London cityscape mural on a Network Rail wall by Blackfriars Station , in London , UK , October 5 © AP Photo/Matt Dunham A priest blessing volunteers and mobilized military personnel ahead of their deployment to the front line .
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Azerbaijani troops advancing in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh and shelling its settlements , including the capital city of Stepanakert .
Both Azerbaijan and Armenia have declared martial law and military mobilization , reporting on casualties and injuries among civilians as well © Sergei Bobylev/TASS Tilek Toktogaziyev ( center ) , appointed Acting Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan by an opposition coordination council , during a meeting of the People 's Coordination Council , October 7 .
The Kyrgyz People 's Coordination Council , involving the leaders of 13 political parties , gathered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests against the results of the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election have been held in Kyrgyzstan since October 5 © Abylai Saralayev/TASS Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tikhanovskaya is seen ahead of a meeting with Slovak President Zuzana Caputova at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava , Slovakia , October 8 © EPA-EFE/JAKUB GAVLAK The Lun-class ekranoplan on the Caspian Sea coast , Russia , October 6 .
After 30 years in the military port , in 2020 the Caspian Flotilla presented the ekranoplan to the city of Derbent , where it will be exhibited in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Head of Moscow 's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Department , releases a northern goshawk nursed to health in a wildlife rehabilitation centre , back into its natural habitat in Moscow 's Troitsky and Novomoskovsky Districts to mark World Animal Day , Moscow , Russia , October 6 © Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS American actor Steven Seagal , chief instructor at the Russian Aikido Federation , is seen with participants of the International Aikido Festival , Yekaterinburg , Russia , October 3 © Donat Sorokin/TASS Larry Warbasse of The United States and Team Ag2R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giro d'Italia 2020 , 15,1km Individual Time Trial stage in Palermo , Italy , October 3 © Stuart Franklin/Getty Images A car swept away during floods in the Roya river of Breil-sur-Roya , near the border with Italy , October 5 .
Flooding has devastated mountainous areas in France 's southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes and Italy 's northwestern regions of Liguria and Piedmont , after a storm swept through the two countries © AP Photo/Daniel Cole

US President Donald Trump pulling off his protective face mask after returning from being hospitalized at Walter Reed Medical Center for COVID-19 treatment, in Washington, US October 5 © REUTERS/Erin Scott
Australian street artist James Cochran, also known as Jimmy C, puts the finishing touches to his London cityscape mural on a Network Rail wall by Blackfriars Station, in London, UK, October 5 © AP Photo/Matt Dunham
A priest blessing volunteers and mobilized military personnel ahead of their deployment to the front line. The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27, 2020, with reports from Yerevan on the Azerbaijani troops advancing in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh and shelling its settlements, including the capital city of Stepanakert. Both Azerbaijan and Armenia have declared martial law and military mobilization, reporting on casualties and injuries among civilians as well © Sergei Bobylev/TASS
An unexploded BM-30 Smerch rocket by the Mingachevir Hydro Power Station, Azerbaijan, October 5 © Valery Sharifulin/TASS
An apartment damaged in a night shelling attack in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh, October 3 © Sergei Bobylev/TASS
Tilek Toktogaziyev (center), appointed Acting Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan by an opposition coordination council, during a meeting of the People's Coordination Council, October 7. The Kyrgyz People's Coordination Council, involving the leaders of 13 political parties, gathered to elect the new Prime Minister. Mass protests against the results of the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election have been held in Kyrgyzstan since October 5 © Abylai Saralayev/TASS
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tikhanovskaya is seen ahead of a meeting with Slovak President Zuzana Caputova at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, Slovakia, October 8 © EPA-EFE/JAKUB GAVLAK
The Lun-class ekranoplan on the Caspian Sea coast, Russia, October 6. After 30 years in the military port, in 2020 the Caspian Flotilla presented the ekranoplan to the city of Derbent, where it will be exhibited in Patriot Park © Musa Salgereyev/TASS
Anton Kulbachevsky, Head of Moscow's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Department, releases a northern goshawk nursed to health in a wildlife rehabilitation centre, back into its natural habitat in Moscow's Troitsky and Novomoskovsky Districts to mark World Animal Day, Moscow, Russia, October 6 © Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS
A Catholic priest sprinkles holy water on a cat at a drive-thru pet blessing on World Animal Day, in Eastwood Mall, Quezon City, Philippines, October 4 © REUTERS/Eloisa Lope
American actor Steven Seagal, chief instructor at the Russian Aikido Federation, is seen with participants of the International Aikido Festival, Yekaterinburg, Russia, October 3 © Donat Sorokin/TASS
Larry Warbasse of The United States and Team Ag2R La Mondiale are seen during the 103rd Giro d'Italia 2020, 15,1km Individual Time Trial stage in Palermo, Italy, October 3 © Stuart Franklin/Getty Images


tass--2020-10-09--Issue of transporting Russian journalists wounded in Shushi being addressed — ambassador

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian journalists wounded in the city of Shushi in Nagorno-Karabakh received the necessary medical care , and the issue of transporting them to Russia is being addressed , Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin told TV Channel One .
`` The journalist who was heavily wounded was operated on successfully .
< … > Two other colleagues who suffered less severe wounds < … > likewise received the necessary medical assistance .
The issue of ensuring their transportation to their home country is being addressed , '' he said .
The Armenian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journalists had been wounded .
It is known that one of them , Russian blogger Yuri Kotenok , is in grave condition .
Earlier reports said that another wounded journalist was Levon Arzanov , a correspondent of the Officers of Russia website .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The Russian journalists wounded in the city of Shushi in Nagorno-Karabakh received the necessary medical care, and the issue of transporting them to Russia is being addressed, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin told TV Channel One.
"The journalist who was heavily wounded was operated on successfully. <…> Two other colleagues who suffered less severe wounds <…> likewise received the necessary medical assistance. The issue of ensuring their transportation to their home country is being addressed," he said.
The Armenian Foreign Ministry earlier told TASS that three journalists had been wounded. It is known that one of them, Russian blogger Yuri Kotenok, is in grave condition. Earlier reports said that another wounded journalist was Levon Arzanov, a correspondent of the Officers of Russia website.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.


tass--2020-10-09--China suspends Moscow-Shanghai Aeroflot flight for a week due to COVID-19

SHANGHAI , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The Chinese aviation authority has suspended Aeroflot ’ s SU-208 Moscow-Shanghai flight for @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus infections among passengers onboard , the Shanghai government said in a statement .
@ @ @ @ @ decision after eight passengers aboard this flight tested positive for COVID-19 on October 2 .
@ @ @ @ @ to operate this flight for a week starting with October 19 , according to the @ @ @ @ @ regulator is in charge of the country ’ s international air travel and its revised @ @ @ @ @ passengers of a single flight test positive for coronavirus , the air travel is suspended @ @ @ @ @ there are ten such passengers , there will be four weeks without this flight .

SHANGHAI, October 9. /TASS/. The Chinese aviation authority has suspended Aeroflot’s SU-208 Moscow-Shanghai flight for a week after identifying cases of coronavirus infections among passengers onboard, the Shanghai government said in a statement.
The aviation regulator made this decision after eight passengers aboard this flight tested positive for COVID-19 on October 2. Aeroflot will not be able to operate this flight for a week starting with October 19, according to the statement.
The Chinese aviation regulator is in charge of the country’s international air travel and its revised rules state that if five passengers of a single flight test positive for coronavirus, the air travel is suspended for a week. If there are ten such passengers, there will be four weeks without this flight.


tass--2020-10-09--Lukashenko claims Tikhanovskaya herself asked for help in leaving Belarus

MINSK , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that former presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya herself asked to be taken out of the country , but after crossing the border she was `` taken under control by Lithuania ’ s intelligence agencies , '' the Belarusian news agency BelTA said on Friday .
`` Nobody ‘ ousted ’ her abroad .
That was a question of life and death , and it was her wish , '' the agency cited Lukashenko as saying .
He added that the Belarusian embassy in Lithuania was instructed to help Tikhanovskaya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an apartment .
`` However , she was quickly taken charge of by Lithuanian intelligence agencies .
You know the rest , '' Lukashenko said adding that during the unrest that broke out in Minsk after the presidential election , Tikhanovskaya ’ s headquarters was a target for an arson in order to make her `` a sacred sacrifice . ''
`` The scheme was to set the headquarters on fire and put the blame on the authorities , '' Lukashenko explained pointing out that 120 law enforcers had been engaged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the Belarusian president , after that , Tikhanovskaya requested a meeting with the interior minister and announced that she wanted to leave Belarus .
`` In general , there was just one request , 'Please , tell the president I want to leave Belarus , as something bad will happen ' .
Following her wish , we helped her go to Lithuania - under protection and with the people who she had asked for to accompany her - to join her children .
When she said that she had no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave an order and $ 15,000 was withdrawn from a state-run enterprise and given to her , '' Lukashenko said .
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election .
According to the Central Election Commission ’ s official results , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide , garnering 80.10 % of the vote .
His closest rival in the race , Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , came in second , with 10.12 % of the ballot .
However , she refused to recognize the election ’ s outcome , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9 , mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities .
During the early post-election period , the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police .
The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition ’ s Coordination Council , which has been beating the drum for more protests .
In response , the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped .

MINSK, October 9. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that former presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya herself asked to be taken out of the country, but after crossing the border she was "taken under control by Lithuania’s intelligence agencies," the Belarusian news agency BelTA said on Friday.
"Nobody ‘ousted’ her abroad. That was a question of life and death, and it was her wish," the agency cited Lukashenko as saying.
He added that the Belarusian embassy in Lithuania was instructed to help Tikhanovskaya with relocation, including with the search for an apartment.
"However, she was quickly taken charge of by Lithuanian intelligence agencies. You know the rest," Lukashenko said adding that during the unrest that broke out in Minsk after the presidential election, Tikhanovskaya’s headquarters was a target for an arson in order to make her "a sacred sacrifice."
"The scheme was to set the headquarters on fire and put the blame on the authorities," Lukashenko explained pointing out that 120 law enforcers had been engaged in a special operation to prevent that crime.
According to the Belarusian president, after that, Tikhanovskaya requested a meeting with the interior minister and announced that she wanted to leave Belarus.
"In general, there was just one request, 'Please, tell the president I want to leave Belarus, as something bad will happen'. Following her wish, we helped her go to Lithuania - under protection and with the people who she had asked for to accompany her - to join her children. When she said that she had no money to live on there, I gave an order and $15,000 was withdrawn from a state-run enterprise and given to her," Lukashenko said.
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election. According to the Central Election Commission’s official results, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide, garnering 80.10% of the vote. His closest rival in the race, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, came in second, with 10.12% of the ballot. However, she refused to recognize the election’s outcome, and left Belarus for Lithuania. After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9, mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities. During the early post-election period, the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police. The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition’s Coordination Council, which has been beating the drum for more protests. In response, the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped.


tass--2020-10-09--No need for brutality to restore order in Belarus now, says Lukashenko

`` Many people demand that we restore order brutally .
I would like to calm them down : there is no need for such harshness , even brutality .
Should such need arise , it will be exercised immediately .
We must preserve the country ; unless we want what is happening on the perimeter , there should be no inadequate brutality , '' Lukashenko said , according to the report .
MINSK , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
Restoration of order in Belarus currently does not require harsh actions , President Alexander Lukashenko said during a meeting Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I apologize , of course , before some residents of Minsk and I ask them to endure a little , '' the leader added .
He noted that the law enforcement learned how to operate in the new environment that emerged after the presidential elections .
According to the president , the police officers do not react to provocations , exercise restraint , calm and reasonable flexibility .
`` Still , the law enforcement must protect the law-abiding citizens first and foremost .
The law-abiding citizens must not complain in any case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the law enforcement : every violation must be thwarted .
It is even more unacceptable if the radical part of the protesters throws stones , pavement , sticks at our servicemen , '' Lukashenko pointed out .
He also claimed that the protesters tactic of calling for destruction of the national economy in order to be heard is pointless .
The head of state noted that the protesters persecute supporters of the current authorities , as well as state employees and the law enforcement officers .
`` They speak about honesty , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even when we debunk these fakes , they have no intent to apologize , '' Lukashenko noted .
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election .
According to the Central Election Commission ’ s official results , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide , garnering 80.10 % of the vote .
His closest rival in the race , Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , came in second , with 10.12 % of the ballot .
However , she refused to recognize the election ’ s outcome , and left Belarus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exit polls were announced late on August 9 , mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities .
During the early post-election period , the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police .
The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition ’ s Coordination Council , which has been beating the drum for more protests .
In response , the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped .

"Many people demand that we restore order brutally. I would like to calm them down: there is no need for such harshness, even brutality. Should such need arise, it will be exercised immediately. We must preserve the country; unless we want what is happening on the perimeter, there should be no inadequate brutality," Lukashenko said, according to the report.
MINSK, October 9. /TASS/. Restoration of order in Belarus currently does not require harsh actions, President Alexander Lukashenko said during a meeting Friday, according to BelTA news agency.
"I apologize, of course, before some residents of Minsk and I ask them to endure a little," the leader added.
He noted that the law enforcement learned how to operate in the new environment that emerged after the presidential elections. According to the president, the police officers do not react to provocations, exercise restraint, calm and reasonable flexibility.
"Still, the law enforcement must protect the law-abiding citizens first and foremost. The law-abiding citizens must not complain in any case. I expect precise, adequate response from the law enforcement: every violation must be thwarted. It is even more unacceptable if the radical part of the protesters throws stones, pavement, sticks at our servicemen," Lukashenko pointed out.
He also claimed that the protesters tactic of calling for destruction of the national economy in order to be heard is pointless. The head of state noted that the protesters persecute supporters of the current authorities, as well as state employees and the law enforcement officers.
"They speak about honesty, but look at all the fakes. And even when we debunk these fakes, they have no intent to apologize," Lukashenko noted.
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election. According to the Central Election Commission’s official results, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide, garnering 80.10% of the vote. His closest rival in the race, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, came in second, with 10.12% of the ballot. However, she refused to recognize the election’s outcome, and left Belarus for Lithuania. After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9, mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities. During the early post-election period, the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police. The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition’s Coordination Council, which has been beating the drum for more protests. In response, the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped.


tass--2020-10-09--Most EU countries do not want to burn bridges in relations with Belarus, says top diplomat

MOSCOW , October 9 .
/TASS/ .
The position of the European Union on the situation in Belarus is contradictory , although the majority of its responsible and serious members are against burning bridges in relations with Minsk , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference on Friday .
He pointed out that there are two trends coexisting in the EU regarding the situation in Belarus .
`` The first trend is fueled by those countries that are immediate neighbors of Belarus , first of all , by Lithuania and Poland , who assumed an aggressive stance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Rzeczpospolita existed .
These countries are apparently driven by temptation , a rather serious one , to cultivate an additional geopolitical space , so to say .
And [ they ] are doing it under an open slogan of not allowing to let Belarus stay with Russia , it is necessary to split Belarus and Russia .
In the EU , as I understand , they are in the minority , '' the Foreign Minister noted .
`` The other trend , promoted by responsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t repeat the same mistakes that were made regarding Ukraine .
< ... > Those two trends collide , they hardly can be compatible .
This is why the EU accepts statements that are rather evasive , one definitely feels that between these two trends there is a certain majority , so far silent , that really doesn ’ t want to burn bridges and make some statements which can not be implemented later , '' the top diplomat explained .
The Foreign Minister reiterated that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is a good opportunity to establish a nationwide dialogue during which all segments of Belarusian society can reach an agreement on how they want to develop their state , their nation further , '' he concluded .
On October 2 , the European Union introduced sanctions against approximately 40 Belarusian officials who , in the EU opinion , were responsible for `` falsification of the election and violation of human rights . ''
The Baltic states at the end of September approved their own list of sanctions against Belarus including 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the August 9 presidential election .
According to the Central Election Commission ’ s official results , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide , garnering 80.10 % of the vote .
His closest rival in the race , Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , came in second , with 10.12 % of the ballot .
However , she refused to recognize the election ’ s outcome , and left Belarus for Lithuania .
After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9 , mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early post-election period , the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police .
The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition ’ s Coordination Council , which has been beating the drum for more protests .
In response , the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped .

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. The position of the European Union on the situation in Belarus is contradictory, although the majority of its responsible and serious members are against burning bridges in relations with Minsk, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference on Friday.
He pointed out that there are two trends coexisting in the EU regarding the situation in Belarus. "The first trend is fueled by those countries that are immediate neighbors of Belarus, first of all, by Lithuania and Poland, who assumed an aggressive stance, including appealing to historic times when both the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Rzeczpospolita existed. These countries are apparently driven by temptation, a rather serious one, to cultivate an additional geopolitical space, so to say. And [they] are doing it under an open slogan of not allowing to let Belarus stay with Russia, it is necessary to split Belarus and Russia. In the EU, as I understand, they are in the minority," the Foreign Minister noted.
"The other trend, promoted by responsible, serious states is that the EU shouldn’t repeat the same mistakes that were made regarding Ukraine. <...> Those two trends collide, they hardly can be compatible. This is why the EU accepts statements that are rather evasive, one definitely feels that between these two trends there is a certain majority, so far silent, that really doesn’t want to burn bridges and make some statements which cannot be implemented later," the top diplomat explained.
The Foreign Minister reiterated that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko proposed a constitutional reform in the country. "This is a good opportunity to establish a nationwide dialogue during which all segments of Belarusian society can reach an agreement on how they want to develop their state, their nation further," he concluded.
On October 2, the European Union introduced sanctions against approximately 40 Belarusian officials who, in the EU opinion, were responsible for "falsification of the election and violation of human rights." The Baltic states at the end of September approved their own list of sanctions against Belarus including 100 officials.
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election. According to the Central Election Commission’s official results, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide, garnering 80.10% of the vote. His closest rival in the race, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, came in second, with 10.12% of the ballot. However, she refused to recognize the election’s outcome, and left Belarus for Lithuania. After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9, mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities. During the early post-election period, the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police. The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition’s Coordination Council, which has been beating the drum for more protests. In response, the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped.