tass--2020-05-28--Press review: How hard has Russian GDP been hit and Kiev still seeking NATO, EU membership

Russia ’ s Ministry of Economic Development does not rule out a 7.5 % decline in GDP for 2020 in the conservative version of its updated forecast for 2020-2023 , a source close to the government told Izvestia .
Under this scenario , the ministry forecasts an average annual price of Urals crude oil at $ 30.2 per barrel .
The exchange rate under these conditions will be 72.9 rubles per dollar , and inflation here is expected to be at 3.8 % .
According to the source , the ministry has not presented an optimistic scenario to the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conservative outlook and the basic one is only in the pace of economic development : the basic scenario foresees a decline of 5 % .
The figures from the Economic Development Ministry ’ s conservative forecast are absolutely adequate , Deputy Director of ACRA sovereign rating and macroeconomic analysis group Dmitry Kulikov told Izvestia .
However , in his opinion , there are no reasons for pessimism so far .
Russia ’ s business activity indicators in April are generally on par with other countries .
The ministry ’ s conservative forecast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic begins in autumn , Chief Economist of BCS Financial Group Vladimir Tikhonov believes .
The US trade war with China , which was the main threat to economic stability before the spread of the coronavirus , also carries great risks , the expert added .
One way or another , the goal of government forecasting is not to predict the economic situation most accurately , but to include the most negative scenario in the budget in order to avoid a deficit , Tikhonov noted .
Therefore , it is not surprising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different from the basic one , which in itself is moderately pessimistic , the expert explained .
Joining NATO and the European Union remains Kiev ’ s strategic goal , according to Ukraine ’ s new one-year Euro-Atlantic integration program , signed by President Vladimir Zelensky .
A source familiar with the situation told Kommersant , that in a year , Zelensky `` got rid of illusions about Moscow ’ s readiness for peace '' and aims to fulfill the agreed upon plans .
Meanwhile , Ukraine might face serious obstacles to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Ukrainian president ’ s office told Kommersant that Zelensky and his team are really setting their sights on full cooperation with NATO and the EU , and not just prolonging the joint program .
`` There is no alternative .
Partners from the West , or invaders from the East - 2014 has perfectly demonstrated this .
In just one year on the job , Zelensky shed any illusions about Moscow ’ s readiness for peace and , I think , realized that only full membership in NATO would be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the supervision of soldiers without identification with machine guns bought in stores , '' the source told Kommersant .
NATO itself regularly notes that Ukraine will certainly become a member of the alliance , but refuses to talk about any deadlines .
Nonetheless , there are serious obstacles to Ukraine ’ s integration into the organization , Kommersant noted .
Speaking last week at an online discussion at the Kiev Security Forum , former US Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker emphasized that NATO ’ s leadership does not intend to include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also called on NATO ’ s top brass to review the charter for the speedy inclusion of Ukraine and other post-Soviet states into the organization , in particular , so that the article about attacks on any NATO member country does not extend to already occupied territories .
Izvestia : US slaps sanctions on China , hitting scores of hi-tech firms Less than six months have passed since the conclusion of the trade ceasefire between the United States and China , yet their economic relations have started to deteriorate again .
Washington has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies and according to Izvestia , it is clear that the trade war has re-ignited .
Nevertheless , the November presidential election might lead to an unlikely detente .
The US Department of Commerce has blacklisted 33 Chinese companies , and almost all of them specialize in computer technologies and software .
These firms will have limited access to US technology and products , and American companies in turn will have to contact the Commerce Department for the right to interact with them .
Earlier , the Trump administration also announced new sanctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relations between the United States and China , politics is closely intertwined with the economy , and it is not always easy to understand what comes first , '' Izvestia wrote .
China was outraged by the new sanctions and drew up their own blacklist for ‘ unreliable ’ US companies .
However , Beijing is in no rush to utilize it , allowing itself some room for maneuvering in future negotiations .
At the same time , counter-sanctions may follow soon , and such giants as Boeing , Apple , Cisco , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crosshairs .
Certain hopes for a long-term detente in `` the Cold Trade War '' are associated with November ’ s presidential election , Izvestia wrote .
However , according to the newspaper , the events of last year , when representatives of almost the entire political spectrum in the US called for sanctions against China , show that this scenario is unlikely .
Even if Joe Biden or any other Democrat politician decides to put the brakes on the confrontation with China , interest groups and voters hostile to globalization will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the newspaper wrote .
Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Israel ’ s annexation move to put EU ’ s unity to the test Several EU leaders penned letters to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressing discontent towards his plans to expand the country ’ s boundaries into the West Bank ’ s Palestinian territories .
According to Nezavisimaya Gazeta , despite this , there is no unity in the EU on this issue .
A number of countries have taken a pro-Israeli position .
Attempts by High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemn Israel ’ s actions by all EU countries have failed .
On July 1 , Israel intends to declare part of the territories under the control of the Palestinian National Authority , its own .
The alarm European leaders are experiencing is caused not only by the Islamic world ’ s negative reaction to the situation , but also by the fact that the Palestinian authorities intend to withdraw from the government in protest .
Then , the implementation of humanitarian aid programs to the Palestinians carried out by the EU will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU has not yet decided to turn up the pressure on Netanyahu so that his government abandons the looming West Bank plan .
`` Borrell ’ s attempts to unanimously condemn Israel ’ s actions by all EU countries have failed , '' Nezavisimaya Gazeta wrote .
`` I believe that the EU leadership is generally not interested in having some sort of consolidated position on the issue of territorial changes in the Middle East .
A single position is a single responsibility .
Why should the EU take it upon itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professor at MGIMO University , told the newspaper .
In his opinion , the four leaders who wrote to Netanyahu did not expect that they would succeed in changing his plans whatsoever .
`` Such letters are written for the domestic crowd .
France , the UK , Spain , and Italy have large diasporas of immigrants from Muslim countries .
There are certain pro-Palestinian sentiments .
Therefore , their leaders decided to state their position on foreign policy issue that concerns some of their voters , '' the expert explained .
Nezavisimaya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than China or US A study by Alfa Bank has revealed that the collapse of Russia ’ s retail sector turned out to be worse than predicted and even worse than the plunge in consumer demand in China or the United States .
According to experts interviewed by Nezavisimaya Gazeta , even after the restrictions are lifted , Russians won ’ t have time to compensate for the spring collapse and at the end of the year , Russia ’ s retail trade turnover will not return to the levels that had existed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s retail trade turnover decreased by 23.4 % in annual terms , which turned out to be worse than earlier expert forecasts .
According to the Alfa Bank report , the steep decline in Russian retail may be due to the low prevalence of online commerce .
Experts interviewed by Nezavisimaya Gazeta noted that this year , retail trade and consumer consumption will not be able to return to pre-pandemic levels .
`` We expect that at the end of 2020 , retail trade turnover may be reduced by 10 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Anton Pokatovich said .
In his opinion , pre-coronavirus levels might be reached in the second half or even at the end of 2021 .
`` Even after the lockdown is completely lifted , we should not expect a sharp increase in retail turnover , since the purchasing power of Russians is now extremely low , which is associated with a significant loss of income due to the transition to remote work in the best case , and in the worst case , with a full loss of income , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Council of Business Russia .
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Izvestia: Russia could face 7.5% GDP drop following pandemic Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development does not rule out a 7.5% decline in GDP for 2020 in the conservative version of its updated forecast for 2020-2023, a source close to the government told Izvestia. Under this scenario, the ministry forecasts an average annual price of Urals crude oil at $30.2 per barrel. The exchange rate under these conditions will be 72.9 rubles per dollar, and inflation here is expected to be at 3.8%. According to the source, the ministry has not presented an optimistic scenario to the government at all. The fundamental difference between the conservative outlook and the basic one is only in the pace of economic development: the basic scenario foresees a decline of 5%.
The figures from the Economic Development Ministry’s conservative forecast are absolutely adequate, Deputy Director of ACRA sovereign rating and macroeconomic analysis group Dmitry Kulikov told Izvestia. However, in his opinion, there are no reasons for pessimism so far. Russia’s business activity indicators in April are generally on par with other countries. The ministry’s conservative forecast will materialize if the second wave of the pandemic begins in autumn, Chief Economist of BCS Financial Group Vladimir Tikhonov believes. The US trade war with China, which was the main threat to economic stability before the spread of the coronavirus, also carries great risks, the expert added. One way or another, the goal of government forecasting is not to predict the economic situation most accurately, but to include the most negative scenario in the budget in order to avoid a deficit, Tikhonov noted. Therefore, it is not surprising that the conservative scenario is not fundamentally different from the basic one, which in itself is moderately pessimistic, the expert explained. Kommersant: Ukraine pursuing integration with EU and NATO Joining NATO and the European Union remains Kiev’s strategic goal, according to Ukraine’s new one-year Euro-Atlantic integration program, signed by President Vladimir Zelensky. A source familiar with the situation told Kommersant, that in a year, Zelensky "got rid of illusions about Moscow’s readiness for peace" and aims to fulfill the agreed upon plans. Meanwhile, Ukraine might face serious obstacles to its integration plans. A source, close to the Ukrainian president’s office told Kommersant that Zelensky and his team are really setting their sights on full cooperation with NATO and the EU, and not just prolonging the joint program. "There is no alternative. Partners from the West, or invaders from the East - 2014 has perfectly demonstrated this. In just one year on the job, Zelensky shed any illusions about Moscow’s readiness for peace and, I think, realized that only full membership in NATO would be a guarantee for no new ‘referendums’ under the supervision of soldiers without identification with machine guns bought in stores," the source told Kommersant. NATO itself regularly notes that Ukraine will certainly become a member of the alliance, but refuses to talk about any deadlines. Nonetheless, there are serious obstacles to Ukraine’s integration into the organization, Kommersant noted. Speaking last week at an online discussion at the Kiev Security Forum, former US Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker emphasized that NATO’s leadership does not intend to include states with unresolved territorial issues. Volker also called on NATO’s top brass to review the charter for the speedy inclusion of Ukraine and other post-Soviet states into the organization, in particular, so that the article about attacks on any NATO member country does not extend to already occupied territories. Izvestia: US slaps sanctions on China, hitting scores of hi-tech firms Less than six months have passed since the conclusion of the trade ceasefire between the United States and China, yet their economic relations have started to deteriorate again. Washington has imposed sanctions on scores of Chinese hi-tech companies and according to Izvestia, it is clear that the trade war has re-ignited. Nevertheless, the November presidential election might lead to an unlikely detente.
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The US Department of Commerce has blacklisted 33 Chinese companies, and almost all of them specialize in computer technologies and software. These firms will have limited access to US technology and products, and American companies in turn will have to contact the Commerce Department for the right to interact with them. Earlier, the Trump administration also announced new sanctions against telecommunications corporation Huawei. "In relations between the United States and China, politics is closely intertwined with the economy, and it is not always easy to understand what comes first," Izvestia wrote. China was outraged by the new sanctions and drew up their own blacklist for ‘unreliable’ US companies. However, Beijing is in no rush to utilize it, allowing itself some room for maneuvering in future negotiations. At the same time, counter-sanctions may follow soon, and such giants as Boeing, Apple, Cisco, and Qualcomm are going to be in the crosshairs. Certain hopes for a long-term detente in "the Cold Trade War" are associated with November’s presidential election, Izvestia wrote. However, according to the newspaper, the events of last year, when representatives of almost the entire political spectrum in the US called for sanctions against China, show that this scenario is unlikely. Even if Joe Biden or any other Democrat politician decides to put the brakes on the confrontation with China, interest groups and voters hostile to globalization will not allow this calm to last long, the newspaper wrote. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Israel’s annexation move to put EU’s unity to the test Several EU leaders penned letters to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressing discontent towards his plans to expand the country’s boundaries into the West Bank’s Palestinian territories. According to Nezavisimaya Gazeta, despite this, there is no unity in the EU on this issue. A number of countries have taken a pro-Israeli position. Attempts by High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell to unanimously condemn Israel’s actions by all EU countries have failed.
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On July 1, Israel intends to declare part of the territories under the control of the Palestinian National Authority, its own. The alarm European leaders are experiencing is caused not only by the Islamic world’s negative reaction to the situation, but also by the fact that the Palestinian authorities intend to withdraw from the government in protest. Then, the implementation of humanitarian aid programs to the Palestinians carried out by the EU will be called into question. However, the EU has not yet decided to turn up the pressure on Netanyahu so that his government abandons the looming West Bank plan. "Borrell’s attempts to unanimously condemn Israel’s actions by all EU countries have failed," Nezavisimaya Gazeta wrote. "I believe that the EU leadership is generally not interested in having some sort of consolidated position on the issue of territorial changes in the Middle East. A single position is a single responsibility. Why should the EU take it upon itself?" Alexander Tevdoi-Burmuli, an associate professor at MGIMO University, told the newspaper. In his opinion, the four leaders who wrote to Netanyahu did not expect that they would succeed in changing his plans whatsoever. "Such letters are written for the domestic crowd. France, the UK, Spain, and Italy have large diasporas of immigrants from Muslim countries. There are certain pro-Palestinian sentiments. Therefore, their leaders decided to state their position on foreign policy issue that concerns some of their voters," the expert explained. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Consumer crisis hammers Russia harder than China or US A study by Alfa Bank has revealed that the collapse of Russia’s retail sector turned out to be worse than predicted and even worse than the plunge in consumer demand in China or the United States. According to experts interviewed by Nezavisimaya Gazeta, even after the restrictions are lifted, Russians won’t have time to compensate for the spring collapse and at the end of the year, Russia’s retail trade turnover will not return to the levels that had existed before the pandemic.


tass--2020-05-28--Russia’s future space observatory to be able to search for other civilizations — Roscosmos

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s proposed scientific satellite Millimetron ( also known as Spektr-M ) , whose main task will be to conduct research into the early days of the Universe , will also be searching for traces of engineering activity by extraterrestrial civilizations , if they ever existed or do exist , the executive director of Russia ’ s space corporation Roscosmos for research programs and science , Alexander Bloshenko , told TASS in an interview .
The probe capable of operating in the millimeter and infrared wave bands will be launched to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the list of Millimetron ’ s most remarkable and thrilling tasks will be to probe into the early stages of the evolution of the Universe , the emergence of the first stars and galaxies , physical processes inside active galactic nuclei ( AGN ) within the event horizons of supermassive black holes , the cosmological parameters of the Universe and search for traces of life and even possible astro-engineering activity in the Universe , '' Bloshenko said .
The Spektr-M will be equipped with extra-sensitive research equipment , including a unique 10-meter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperatures close to the absolute zero .
This will ensure extra-high sensitivity and resolution of measurements .
Taking part in Russia ’ s Millimetron program are scientists and engineers from Italy , China , South Korea , France and Sweden .
The use of the Spektr-M observatory in the interferometric mode in combination with ground telescopes and , in the longer term , with space telescopes will allow for achieving an angular resolution thousands of times greater than any ground systems are capable of .

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Russia’s proposed scientific satellite Millimetron (also known as Spektr-M), whose main task will be to conduct research into the early days of the Universe, will also be searching for traces of engineering activity by extraterrestrial civilizations, if they ever existed or do exist, the executive director of Russia’s space corporation Roscosmos for research programs and science, Alexander Bloshenko, told TASS in an interview.
The probe capable of operating in the millimeter and infrared wave bands will be launched to the Lagranian point L2 after 2025.
"On the list of Millimetron’s most remarkable and thrilling tasks will be to probe into the early stages of the evolution of the Universe, the emergence of the first stars and galaxies, physical processes inside active galactic nuclei (AGN) within the event horizons of supermassive black holes, the cosmological parameters of the Universe and search for traces of life and even possible astro-engineering activity in the Universe," Bloshenko said.
The Spektr-M will be equipped with extra-sensitive research equipment, including a unique 10-meter mirror system with combined passive-active cooling to temperatures close to the absolute zero. This will ensure extra-high sensitivity and resolution of measurements.
Taking part in Russia’s Millimetron program are scientists and engineers from Italy, China, South Korea, France and Sweden.
The use of the Spektr-M observatory in the interferometric mode in combination with ground telescopes and, in the longer term, with space telescopes will allow for achieving an angular resolution thousands of times greater than any ground systems are capable of.


tass--2020-05-28--Ukraine reports 477 new coronavirus cases in past day, overall number exceeds 22,000

KIEV , May 28./TASS/ .
Ukraine reported 477 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours , with the overall number of diagnosed cases rising to 22,382 , Minister of Health Maxim Stepanov told a briefing on Thursday .
`` Over the past day , 477 people were diagnosed with coronavirus , including 32 children and 104 medical workers .
As many as 141 people were hospitalized and 444 recovered , '' the minister said .
Thus , the increase in the new cases is about 50 % as compared with the day earlier when 321 patients tested positive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ again higher than the number of recoveries .
Eleven people died in the past 24 hours , the minister said .
Stepanov specified that children account for 7.3 % of the overall number of coronavirus cases in the country ( 1,627 cases ) and medics for 19.4 % ( 4,345 cases ) .
As many as 8,439 patients have recovered ( 37.7 % ) and 669 people have died ( almost 3 % ) .
A total of 322,746 coronavirus tests have been conducted , of which 6.9 % were positive .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours ( 74 ) .
Then goes the Lvov Region ( 70 ) , the Chernovtsi Region ( 57 ) as well as capital Kiev ( 54 ) .
Ukraine confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 3 in the Chernovtsi Region .
The government imposed a lockdown on March 17 .
Ukraine switched to an adaptive lockdown model on May 22 until June 22 .
This means that quarantine measures are relaxed in the regions based on the decision of local authorities .

KIEV, May 28./TASS/. Ukraine reported 477 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, with the overall number of diagnosed cases rising to 22,382, Minister of Health Maxim Stepanov told a briefing on Thursday.
"Over the past day, 477 people were diagnosed with coronavirus, including 32 children and 104 medical workers. As many as 141 people were hospitalized and 444 recovered," the minister said. Thus, the increase in the new cases is about 50% as compared with the day earlier when 321 patients tested positive. The number of new infections was once again higher than the number of recoveries. Eleven people died in the past 24 hours, the minister said.
Stepanov specified that children account for 7.3% of the overall number of coronavirus cases in the country (1,627 cases) and medics for 19.4% (4,345 cases). As many as 8,439 patients have recovered (37.7%) and 669 people have died (almost 3%). A total of 322,746 coronavirus tests have been conducted, of which 6.9% were positive.
The Rovno Region showed the biggest increase in COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours (74). Then goes the Lvov Region (70), the Chernovtsi Region (57) as well as capital Kiev (54).
Ukraine confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 3 in the Chernovtsi Region. The government imposed a lockdown on March 17. Ukraine switched to an adaptive lockdown model on May 22 until June 22. This means that quarantine measures are relaxed in the regions based on the decision of local authorities.


tass--2020-05-28--Russia’s coronavirus reproduction rate remains at 0.97

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus reproduction rate did not change in the past 24 hours and remains at 0.97 , according to a TASS analysis based on data from the national anti-coronavirus crisis center .
Moscow ’ s coronavirus reproduction rate has dropped by 0.02 to 0.83 .
Russia ’ s coronavirus reproduction rate has remained at or below 1 for the past 15 days .
Russia ’ s regions with the highest number of coronavirus patients and the coronavirus reproduction rate below 1 include the Moscow Region ( 0.94 ) , St. Petersburg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 0.92 ) , the Rostov Region ( 0.92 ) , the Kaluga Region ( 0.82 ) and the Krasnoyarsk Region ( 0.71 ) .
The coronavirus reproduction rate indicates the average number of people one sick person can infect .
According to the Russian consumer watchdog , when the rate is equal to or below 1 , a region can start to ease restrictions , provided there are enough vacant hospital beds .
Once the rate drops below 0.8 , a region can enter the second phase of reopening , and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third phase can begin .

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus reproduction rate did not change in the past 24 hours and remains at 0.97, according to a TASS analysis based on data from the national anti-coronavirus crisis center. Moscow’s coronavirus reproduction rate has dropped by 0.02 to 0.83.
Russia’s coronavirus reproduction rate has remained at or below 1 for the past 15 days.
Russia’s regions with the highest number of coronavirus patients and the coronavirus reproduction rate below 1 include the Moscow Region (0.94), St. Petersburg (0.98), the Krasnodar Region (0.92), the Rostov Region (0.92), the Kaluga Region (0.82) and the Krasnoyarsk Region (0.71).
The coronavirus reproduction rate indicates the average number of people one sick person can infect. According to the Russian consumer watchdog, when the rate is equal to or below 1, a region can start to ease restrictions, provided there are enough vacant hospital beds. Once the rate drops below 0.8, a region can enter the second phase of reopening, and when the rate falls below 0.5, the third phase can begin.


tass--2020-05-28--Coronavirus cases in Armenia surpass 8,000

YEREVAN , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 442 in the past twenty-four hours to 8,216 , the republic ’ s Health Ministry reported on Thursday .
A total of 3,287 coronavirus patients recovered from the illness in the past day and 15 patients died , which is the largest daily number of fatalities over the entire period of the coronavirus spread in Armenia .
Before that , the highest death toll was registered on May 27 ( seven people ) .
Fatalities in the republic have reached 113 since the start of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On May 14 , the Armenian authorities extended by 30 days the state of emergency imposed over the coronavirus pandemic .
At the same time , all types of public transport , kindergartens , fitness centers and shopping malls resumed their operation from May 18 .
Also , the mask regime went into force in Armenia from May 25 .
Armenian citizens are required to wear face masks both in closed and open spaces .
Although the Armenian authorities have eased economic restrictions , they have warned that tight measures will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , if the data show an increase in COVID-19 cases .
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 .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 5,803,780 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 357,700 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 2,508,900 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

YEREVAN, May 28. /TASS/. Coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 442 in the past twenty-four hours to 8,216, the republic’s Health Ministry reported on Thursday.
A total of 3,287 coronavirus patients recovered from the illness in the past day and 15 patients died, which is the largest daily number of fatalities over the entire period of the coronavirus spread in Armenia. Before that, the highest death toll was registered on May 27 (seven people). Fatalities in the republic have reached 113 since the start of the pandemic in the republic, the ministry said.
On May 14, the Armenian authorities extended by 30 days the state of emergency imposed over the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, all types of public transport, kindergartens, fitness centers and shopping malls resumed their operation from May 18.
Also, the mask regime went into force in Armenia from May 25. Armenian citizens are required to wear face masks both in closed and open spaces.
Although the Armenian authorities have eased economic restrictions, they have warned that tight measures will be introduced in the republic to fight the coronavirus, if the data show an increase in COVID-19 cases.
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.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 5,803,780 people have been infected worldwide and more than 357,700 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 2,508,900 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-05-28--Kyrgyz president to attend Victory parade in Moscow

BISHKEK , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Kyrgyzstan ’ s President Sooronbay Jeenbekov will attend the upcoming military parade in @ @ @ @ @ marking the 75th anniversary of the Second World War victory , spokesperson for the Kyrgyz @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
`` The president of the Kyrgyz Republic will be present at the Victory @ @ @ @ @ 24 dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II , '' @ @ @ @ @ , Kyrgyzstan cancelled Victory Day celebrations due to the coronavirus pandemic .
On May 26 @ @ @ @ @ announced at a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu that the Victory parade will take @ @ @ @ @ ordered to launch preparations to hold it .
He explained that he had chosen the @ @ @ @ @ historic parade of victors was held on June 24 , 1945 , when the soldiers @ @ @ @ @ and Stalingrad , defended Leningrad , liberated Europe and stormed Berlin marched on Red Square @

BISHKEK, May 28. /TASS/. Kyrgyzstan’s President Sooronbay Jeenbekov will attend the upcoming military parade in Moscow on June 24, marking the 75th anniversary of the Second World War victory, spokesperson for the Kyrgyz leader Tolgonay Stamalieva told TASS Thursday.
"The president of the Kyrgyz Republic will be present at the Victory parade in Moscow on June 24 dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II," she said.
This year, Kyrgyzstan cancelled Victory Day celebrations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On May 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced at a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu that the Victory parade will take place on June 24 and ordered to launch preparations to hold it. He explained that he had chosen the date since the legendary, historic parade of victors was held on June 24, 1945, when the soldiers who had fought for Moscow and Stalingrad, defended Leningrad, liberated Europe and stormed Berlin marched on Red Square.


tass--2020-05-28--Gascade starts reverse supplies over Yamal-Europe gas pipeline again

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Gas supplies over the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline are implemented again in the reverse @ @ @ @ @ since 07.00 am European time , according to data of the German gas transmission operator @ @ @ @ @ transit agreement between Russia and Poland over the Polish segment of the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline @ @ @ @ @ Supplies are now made on the basis of auctions staged by Gaz-System .
The Yamal-Europe @ @ @ @ @ segment capacity was booked by approximately 93 % for June , according to results of @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Gas supplies over the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline are implemented again in the reverse direction from Germany to Poland since 07.00 am European time, according to data of the German gas transmission operator Gascade.
The long-term gas transit agreement between Russia and Poland over the Polish segment of the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline ended on May 17. Supplies are now made on the basis of auctions staged by Gaz-System.
The Yamal-Europe gas pipeline’s Polish segment capacity was booked by approximately 93% for June, according to results of the May auction.


tass--2020-05-28--Russia again reports record-high 174 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
The number of people who died from coronavirus in Russia increased by 174 @ @ @ @ @ center told reporters Thursday .
The same number of deaths were recorded on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ the highest single-day number of fatalities so far .
The crisis center identified 161 deaths @ @ @ @ @ people died in Russia from the virus or 1.09 % of all infections , while @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
In particular , over the past 24 hours , 71 people died in @ @ @ @ @ in the Moscow Region and the Dagestan Region , nine fatalities were recorded in St. @ @ @ @ @ the Tula Region and the Nizhny Novgorod Region .

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. The number of people who died from coronavirus in Russia increased by 174, the Russian anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters Thursday.
The same number of deaths were recorded on Tuesday, May 26, it is the highest single-day number of fatalities so far. The crisis center identified 161 deaths Wednesday.
Overall, 4,142 people died in Russia from the virus or 1.09% of all infections, while it was 1.07% on Wednesday.
In particular, over the past 24 hours, 71 people died in Moscow, 21 each died in the Moscow Region and the Dagestan Region, nine fatalities were recorded in St. Petersburg and six each in the Tula Region and the Nizhny Novgorod Region.


tass--2020-05-28--Yuyu Pharma Signs Contract for Baseball Field Ad Campaign

SEOUL , South Korea , May 28 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuyu Pharma ( CEO Robert Wonsang Yu , KRX 000220 ) , a Korean pharmaceutical company , recently signed an advertising contract with the Korea Economic Daily , which holds the advertising business rights of the Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul .
As part of the new ad campaign , Yuyu Pharma 's logo will be painted along the first base line at the stadium and will be visible during televised games .
Jamsil Baseball Stadium , founded in 1980 , is the home of Korean professional baseball as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doosan Bears and LG Twins , two popular Korea Baseball Organization ( KBO ) League teams .
The Yuyu Pharma ad campaign will highlight the company throughout the world , as KBO League games are being broadcast overseas to 130 countries , including in the Americas , Asia , Europe , the Middle East , and Africa .
The first base line position of the ad will provide the company with ample exposure to attract potential customers , talent , and further partnerships .
Robert Yu , CEO of Yuyu Pharma , stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect that the new campaign will lead to a ripple effect , creating increased sales and securing outstanding talent based on strengthened corporate recognition , not only in Korea but also abroad . ''
Yuyu Pharma ( KRX : 000220 ) is a pharmaceutical company founded in 1941 .
The company manufactures , distributes , and does marketing for pharmaceutical products , medical devices , and medical foods in South Korea and Southeast Asia .
Currently , Yuyu Pharma is focusing on developing new drugs for treating enlarged prostates and dry eye syndrome @

SEOUL, South Korea, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuyu Pharma (CEO Robert Wonsang Yu, KRX 000220), a Korean pharmaceutical company, recently signed an advertising contract with the Korea Economic Daily, which holds the advertising business rights of the Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. As part of the new ad campaign, Yuyu Pharma's logo will be painted along the first base line at the stadium and will be visible during televised games.
Jamsil Baseball Stadium, founded in 1980, is the home of Korean professional baseball as well as the home stadium of the Doosan Bears and LG Twins, two popular Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) League teams.
The Yuyu Pharma ad campaign will highlight the company throughout the world, as KBO League games are being broadcast overseas to 130 countries, including in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The first base line position of the ad will provide the company with ample exposure to attract potential customers, talent, and further partnerships.
Robert Yu, CEO of Yuyu Pharma, stated: "Through baseball advertising, we expect that the new campaign will lead to a ripple effect, creating increased sales and securing outstanding talent based on strengthened corporate recognition, not only in Korea but also abroad."
About Yuyu Pharma
Yuyu Pharma (KRX: 000220) is a pharmaceutical company founded in 1941. The company manufactures, distributes, and does marketing for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and medical foods in South Korea and Southeast Asia. Currently, Yuyu Pharma is focusing on developing new drugs for treating enlarged prostates and dry eye syndrome.
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tass--2020-05-28--Police thwart drug supply route in Russian Far East

TASS , May 28 .
Russian police officers have discovered a large drug supply route from Moscow and St. Petersburg to the Russian Far East .
Drug traffickers used to hide prohibited substances in household appliances heading to the region by trains .
Criminal proceedings have been launched , the Russian Interior Ministry ’ s Far Eastern transport branch said Thursday via its website .
`` A microwave was discovered at a warehouse belonging to a transport company in Khabarovsk which contained more than 1 kg of mephedrone and 1,000 ecstasy pills .
It was later established that criminals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household appliances and channel them via railroads to Russia ’ s eastern regions , '' the statement says .
In another region , the Jewish Autonomous Region , one member of the criminal gang was apprehended when trying to get hold of a drug stash .
According to the police , the woman , 42 , was responsible for prepping small batches for sale .
One more criminal was detained in Khabarovsk after receiving another drug shipment .
Spokesperson for the Russian Interior Ministry Irina Volk underlined that criminal cases were opened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

TASS, May 28. Russian police officers have discovered a large drug supply route from Moscow and St. Petersburg to the Russian Far East. Drug traffickers used to hide prohibited substances in household appliances heading to the region by trains. Criminal proceedings have been launched, the Russian Interior Ministry’s Far Eastern transport branch said Thursday via its website.
"A microwave was discovered at a warehouse belonging to a transport company in Khabarovsk which contained more than 1 kg of mephedrone and 1,000 ecstasy pills. It was later established that criminals in Moscow and St. Petersburg plant drugs in household appliances and channel them via railroads to Russia’s eastern regions," the statement says.
In another region, the Jewish Autonomous Region, one member of the criminal gang was apprehended when trying to get hold of a drug stash. According to the police, the woman, 42, was responsible for prepping small batches for sale. One more criminal was detained in Khabarovsk after receiving another drug shipment.
Spokesperson for the Russian Interior Ministry Irina Volk underlined that criminal cases were opened, while the detainees will remain in custody.


tass--2020-05-28--Certent Transforms ESMA/ESEF Compliance with its Intelligent Reporting Platform

ROSEVILLE , California , May 28 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Certent , Inc. , a leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions for financial disclosure management and equity compensation , announced today the release of their ground breaking disclosure reporting platform which guides users through the development and output of European Securities and Markets Authority ( ESMA ) /European Single Electronic Format ( ESEF ) regulatory reports .
Certent Disclosure Management is unique in having a seamless platform to deliver ESEF compliant reports .
The platform has been built to seamlessly integrate with the accounting systems of record for dynamic number integration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end user in mind , the intelligent reporting platform guides with the creation of the ESMA/ESEF regulatory reports , removing the risk and challenges for Finance team .
The platform automatically imports the current period ESEF taxonomy , ensuring the ESMA filing will be fully compliant .
`` By being focused on meeting the needs of our customers , I am proud that we have developed an innovative platform which removes the headaches for the finance team of ensuring compliance with the new ESMA/ESEF mandate , '' says Jorge Martin , Certent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will prove to be a step change in the way regulatory reports are developed in the future .
We have re-imagined the process to position technology as the enabler , removing risk and guiding the user through the report generation process and output .
This leaves the Finance teams free to focus on developing the narrative behind the numbers , rather than burn time with report creation . ''
• One-button rollover of data from the previous period • One version of the truth With Certent , ESMA/ESEF reporting is an opportunity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requires public European companies to tag data with Inline XBRL ( iXBRL ) based on the ESEF taxonomy .
iXBRL enables a machine-readable format to support digital analysis , this is an opportunity for companies to improve the engagement with the investor community and stakeholders and improve data transparency .
Certent provides a complete portfolio of services to guide clients through the reporting production process .
Our team of finance and regulatory experts work with customers to architect services customized to their reporting requirements – from process design through full service iXBRL submission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the client 's finance team .
Certent 's Disclosure Management , CDM Solution automatically migrates , maps and validates the current period ESEF taxonomy , ensuring the ESMA filing will be fully compliant .
Report health checks & prebuilds , business process design , technical environment assessment and product education & training are a few of the services offered to ensure customer success .
The CDM ESMA / ESEF platform installation is fully supported by the highly experienced Certent services team who deliver rapid project start methodology and assist with filings , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , founded in 2002 , helps customers elevate their business with smart , intuitive solutions for modern finance .
Our advanced solutions for disclosure management , narrative reporting , and equity management help business and finance leaders improve accuracy , save time , and get more done .
Deploy with confidence over the cloud , backed by our end-to-end support services , deep expertise , and global reach .
Integrate easily with existing systems and data sources .
Certent helps you redefine your approach to governance , risk , and compliance .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 2,400 public , private , and pre-IPO companies around the world .

ROSEVILLE, California, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Certent, Inc., a leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions for financial disclosure management and equity compensation, announced today the release of their ground breaking disclosure reporting platform which guides users through the development and output of European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)/European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) regulatory reports.
Certent Disclosure Management is unique in having a seamless platform to deliver ESEF compliant reports. The platform has been built to seamlessly integrate with the accounting systems of record for dynamic number integration into the report compilation. Designed with the end user in mind, the intelligent reporting platform guides with the creation of the ESMA/ESEF regulatory reports, removing the risk and challenges for Finance team. The platform automatically imports the current period ESEF taxonomy, ensuring the ESMA filing will be fully compliant.
"By being focused on meeting the needs of our customers, I am proud that we have developed an innovative platform which removes the headaches for the finance team of ensuring compliance with the new ESMA/ESEF mandate," says Jorge Martin, Certent's Chief Executive Officer. "This will prove to be a step change in the way regulatory reports are developed in the future. We have re-imagined the process to position technology as the enabler, removing risk and guiding the user through the report generation process and output. This leaves the Finance teams free to focus on developing the narrative behind the numbers, rather than burn time with report creation."
Platform key benefits:
ESMA compliance and output reports
Current period automatic ESMA taxonomy import
One-button rollover of data from the previous period
Guided tagging and anchoring
Enable remote working and controlled collaboration
Controlled access and audit trails
One version of the truth
Familiar Microsoft environment means minimal training for teams
Integrated Inline XBRL reporting and document management
With Certent, ESMA/ESEF reporting is an opportunity, not a challenge.
The ESMA mandate requires public European companies to tag data with Inline XBRL (iXBRL) based on the ESEF taxonomy. iXBRL enables a machine-readable format to support digital analysis, this is an opportunity for companies to improve the engagement with the investor community and stakeholders and improve data transparency.
Services & Support
Certent provides a complete portfolio of services to guide clients through the reporting production process. Our team of finance and regulatory experts work with customers to architect services customized to their reporting requirements – from process design through full service iXBRL submission, our team is an extension of the client's finance team.
Certent's Disclosure Management, CDM Solution automatically migrates, maps and validates the current period ESEF taxonomy, ensuring the ESMA filing will be fully compliant. Report health checks & prebuilds, business process design, technical environment assessment and product education & training are a few of the services offered to ensure customer success.
The CDM ESMA / ESEF platform installation is fully supported by the highly experienced Certent services team who deliver rapid project start methodology and assist with filings, as required by customers.
About Certent
Certent, Inc., founded in 2002, helps customers elevate their business with smart, intuitive solutions for modern finance. Our advanced solutions for disclosure management, narrative reporting, and equity management help business and finance leaders improve accuracy, save time, and get more done. Deploy with confidence over the cloud, backed by our end-to-end support services, deep expertise, and global reach. Integrate easily with existing systems and data sources. Certent helps you redefine your approach to governance, risk, and compliance. The company operates in seven countries and serves over 2,400 public, private, and pre-IPO companies around the world.
Certent Resources
Blog: https://blog.certent.com/esma-esef-compliance-software-turns-challenge-into-opportunity
Product Web Page: https://certent.com/solutions/financial-regulatory-reporting/esma/
Datasheet link: https://go.certent.com/resource/one-platform-to-deliver-esma-compliance-and-remote-working
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tass--2020-05-28--Russian watchdog says 300,000 people remain under medical observation over coronavirus

WHO reports daily increase in coronavirus cases worldwide by over 84,000 MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
As many @ @ @ @ @ remain under medical observation over the coronavirus , the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement on Thursday .
`` As many as 300,000 people remain under @ @ @ @ @ the statement reads .
According to the watchdog , more than 9.7 mln coronavirus tests @ @ @ @ @ country so far with 285,000 tests carried out in the past 24 hours .

WHO reports daily increase in coronavirus cases worldwide by over 84,000
MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. As many as 300,000 people in Russia remain under medical observation over the coronavirus, the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing said in a statement on Thursday.
"As many as 300,000 people remain under observation in Russia," the statement reads.
According to the watchdog, more than 9.7 mln coronavirus tests have been conducted in the country so far with 285,000 tests carried out in the past 24 hours.


tass--2020-05-28--Hainan creates top-notch online platform for optimization of cargo transportation

HAIKOU , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Hainan has created an innovative online logistics platform to optimize cargo transportation using smart technologies and big data , reported by the Haikou Daily .
According to the news outlet , the Haikou authorities issued the first license in the region to carry out commercial activities of this kind .
The project is supervised by two energy companies — the Yankuang Group and China Huaneng .
“ We hashed this over with government agencies and companies , having created conditions for dialogue between business and competent government agencies .
This project allows to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementing logistics operations , minimizes the problem of data discrepancies , helps to completely get rid of the difficulties in processing documentation , '' a representative of the local transport agency told reporters .
According to the official , the Hainan administration intends to continue to actively introduce innovative methods and advanced technologies in transport communications , to `` form the industry 's new image '' .
Such a platform is expected to significantly reduce labor and financial costs , significantly increase the quality of the provided services .
According to official figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hainan in 2019 exceeded 788 billion yuan ( almost $ 111 billion at the current exchange rate ) , an increase of 4.24 % year on year .
Approximately half of this amount makes for the import and delivery of goods from other provinces , the rest — to the domestic transportation of industrial goods ( about 29 % ) and agricultural products ( about 21 % ) .
The flow of goods through the region 's ports in the same period amounted to 192 million tonnes ( an increase of 8.4 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which accounts for foreign trade .

HAIKOU, May 28. /TASS/. Hainan has created an innovative online logistics platform to optimize cargo transportation using smart technologies and big data, reported by the Haikou Daily.
According to the news outlet, the Haikou authorities issued the first license in the region to carry out commercial activities of this kind. The project is supervised by two energy companies — the Yankuang Group and China Huaneng.
“We hashed this over with government agencies and companies, having created conditions for dialogue between business and competent government agencies. This project allows to eliminate ambiguities in the functional process when implementing logistics operations, minimizes the problem of data discrepancies, helps to completely get rid of the difficulties in processing documentation," a representative of the local transport agency told reporters.
According to the official, the Hainan administration intends to continue to actively introduce innovative methods and advanced technologies in transport communications, to "form the industry's new image". Such a platform is expected to significantly reduce labor and financial costs, significantly increase the quality of the provided services.
According to official figures, the volume of logistics operations on Hainan in 2019 exceeded 788 billion yuan (almost $ 111 billion at the current exchange rate), an increase of 4.24% year on year. Approximately half of this amount makes for the import and delivery of goods from other provinces, the rest — to the domestic transportation of industrial goods (about 29%) and agricultural products (about 21%). The flow of goods through the region's ports in the same period amounted to 192 million tonnes (an increase of 8.4%), more than 11% of which accounts for foreign trade.


tass--2020-05-28--Hainan to open free canteens for socially vulnerable elderly

HAIKOU , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
The authorities in the southern Chinese province of Hainan create free canteens for socially vulnerable senior citizens and the elderly with disabilities .
This was reported by the newspaper Sanya Ribao .
According to the newspaper , last week a regional center for social welfare and services , supervised by the Chinese Communist Party , was opened in Sanya last week with a canteen intended for the socially vulnerable categories of people .
It receives visitors daily except Mondays when lunches and dinners are available at a different address : at the premises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food for the canteen .
`` We will constantly improve the level of services provided to the population in the future , work to improve the functional features of our center , '' said Pu Shupin who represents the local party department .
According to the official , a standard free lunch usually costs 20 yuan ( about $ 3 ) , 95 % of this amount is paid by government subsidies .
Elderly people over 60 years old , who do not belong to the socially unprotected category of the population , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can also have lunch in this canteen : they will have to pay 10 yuan .
According to the regional law enforcement agencies , the proportion of elderly people over the age of 65 on Hainan accounts for approximately 10 % .
About 300,000 people over 80 years old live on the island .
Traditionally , Chengmai County in the northern part of the province is considered to be the homeland of the Hainan centenarians — the average life expectancy reaches 79.9 years there .
In 2019 there were 170 citizens over 100 @ @ @ @ @ @

HAIKOU, May 28. /TASS/. The authorities in the southern Chinese province of Hainan create free canteens for socially vulnerable senior citizens and the elderly with disabilities. This was reported by the newspaper Sanya Ribao.
According to the newspaper, last week a regional center for social welfare and services, supervised by the Chinese Communist Party, was opened in Sanya last week with a canteen intended for the socially vulnerable categories of people. It receives visitors daily except Mondays when lunches and dinners are available at a different address: at the premises provided by the company which constantly serves food for the canteen.
"We will constantly improve the level of services provided to the population in the future, work to improve the functional features of our center," said Pu Shupin who represents the local party department.
According to the official, a standard free lunch usually costs 20 yuan (about $3), 95% of this amount is paid by government subsidies. Elderly people over 60 years old, who do not belong to the socially unprotected category of the population, but live in the nearest residential compounds can also have lunch in this canteen: they will have to pay 10 yuan.
According to the regional law enforcement agencies, the proportion of elderly people over the age of 65 on Hainan accounts for approximately 10%. About 300,000 people over 80 years old live on the island. Traditionally, Chengmai County in the northern part of the province is considered to be the homeland of the Hainan centenarians — the average life expectancy reaches 79.9 years there. In 2019 there were 170 citizens over 100 years old in that county.


tass--2020-05-28--Board of Governors of the NDB elected Marcos Prado Troyjo as the president of the bank

SHANGHAI , May 28 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 27 , 2020 , the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank ( NDB ) unanimously elected Mr. Marcos Prado Troyjo as the President of the NDB from July 7 , 2020 , in full accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank and its procedures .
Prior to his appointment as President of the NDB , Mr. Marcos Troyjo pursued a successful multi-layered career in government , business , academia and the public debate on economic development .
He recently served as Brazil 's Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trade and International Affairs and represented the Brazilian Government on the boards of multilateral development institutions .
Mr. Troyjo was also Chairman of Brazil 's Commission on External Financing and its National Investment Committee .
He co-founded and served as Director of the BRICLab at Columbia University , where he taught international and public affairs , and lectured extensively at universities and research centers around the world .
Mr. Troyjo is a member of the World Economic Forum ( WEF ) Global Future Council on International Trade and Investment .
He was Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( ITTI ) .
An economist , political scientist and diplomat , he holds a Master 's degree and a PhD in sociology of international relations from the University of São Paulo and pursued postdoctoral studies at Columbia University .
He is an alumnus of the Rio Branco Institute , the diplomatic academy of Brazil 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs .
Mr. Troyjo has authored books on development , technology and global affairs .
According to the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank , the NDB Board of Governors elects a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries on a rotational basis .
The President is the chief of the operating staff of the Bank , conducting , under the direction of the Directors , the ordinary business of the NDB .
The Board of Governors of the New Development Bank also appointed Mr. Anil Kishora as Vice President of the NDB .
Mr. Anil Kishora worked in India 's largest bank , the State Bank of India ( SBI ) for about 38 years .
During his long career , Mr. Anil Kishora had exposure to all areas of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he worked as Deputy Managing Director & CRO of SBI , being responsible for managing SBI Group 's operational , market , credit , cyber , information security and other risks .
Prior to that , Mr. Anil Kishora served as Deputy Managing Director/ Chief General Manager , SBI Local Head Office , Chandigarh , India and CEO of SBI in Singapore .
Mr. Anil Kishora completed a number of executive development programmes and trainings , including Risk Management in Banking Programme ( INSEAD ) , School of Bank Risk Management ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Management Programme ( NUS Business School , Singapore ) and Certification Programme in IT & Cyber Security for CXOs ( Institute for Development & Research in Banking Technology , Hyderabad , India ) .
He also participated in Oxford Private Equity Programme .
Mr. Anil Kishora is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance .
He holds B.A .
( Honours ) in English .
Mr. Paulo Guedes , Minister of Economy of Brazil , Mr. Anton Siluanov , Minister of Finance of Russia , Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jiayi Zou , Vice Minister of Finance of China and Mr. Tito Titus Mboweni , Minister of Finance of South Africa participated in the BoG Special Meeting held in virtual format .

SHANGHAI, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 27, 2020, the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) unanimously elected Mr. Marcos Prado Troyjo as the President of the NDB from July 7, 2020, in full accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank and its procedures.
Prior to his appointment as President of the NDB, Mr. Marcos Troyjo pursued a successful multi-layered career in government, business, academia and the public debate on economic development.
He recently served as Brazil's Deputy Economy Minister and Special Secretary for Foreign Trade and International Affairs and represented the Brazilian Government on the boards of multilateral development institutions.
Mr. Troyjo was also Chairman of Brazil's Commission on External Financing and its National Investment Committee.
He co-founded and served as Director of the BRICLab at Columbia University, where he taught international and public affairs, and lectured extensively at universities and research centers around the world.
Mr. Troyjo is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Future Council on International Trade and Investment. He was Director of the Intelligent Tech & Trade Initiative (ITTI).
An economist, political scientist and diplomat, he holds a Master's degree and a PhD in sociology of international relations from the University of São Paulo and pursued postdoctoral studies at Columbia University. He is an alumnus of the Rio Branco Institute, the diplomatic academy of Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Troyjo has authored books on development, technology and global affairs.
According to the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank, the NDB Board of Governors elects a President from one of the founding member countries on a rotational basis. The President is the chief of the operating staff of the Bank, conducting, under the direction of the Directors, the ordinary business of the NDB.
The Board of Governors of the New Development Bank also appointed Mr. Anil Kishora as Vice President of the NDB.
Mr. Anil Kishora worked in India's largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) for about 38 years. During his long career, Mr. Anil Kishora had exposure to all areas of SBI operations.
Before joining the NDB, he worked as Deputy Managing Director & CRO of SBI, being responsible for managing SBI Group's operational, market, credit, cyber, information security and other risks. Prior to that, Mr. Anil Kishora served as Deputy Managing Director/ Chief General Manager, SBI Local Head Office, Chandigarh, India and CEO of SBI in Singapore.
Mr. Anil Kishora completed a number of executive development programmes and trainings, including Risk Management in Banking Programme (INSEAD), School of Bank Risk Management (EUROMONEY Learning, Geneva), Advanced Management Programme (NUS Business School, Singapore) and Certification Programme in IT & Cyber Security for CXOs (Institute for Development & Research in Banking Technology, Hyderabad, India). He also participated in Oxford Private Equity Programme.
Mr. Anil Kishora is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. He holds B.A. (Honours) in English.
Mr. Paulo Guedes, Minister of Economy of Brazil, Mr. Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance of Russia, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance of India, Mme. Jiayi Zou, Vice Minister of Finance of China and Mr. Tito Titus Mboweni, Minister of Finance of South Africa participated in the BoG Special Meeting held in virtual format.
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CONTACT: Anusuya Mitra, (852) 5505 8705, anusuya.mitra@ketchum.com; Evan Liu, (852) 5622 1735, evan.liu@ketchum.com


tass--2020-05-28--SANY launches new product lineup for ultra-large excavator

BEIJING , May 28 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY ( `` the Company '' ) , a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment , announced an expanded product portfolio for the ultra-large excavators – SY870H of 78.6 tons , SY980H of 95.8 tons and SY1250H of 125 tons – in Sany Kunshan Industrial Park , China .
The release of SANY 's latest machines marks the Company 's new milestone in delivering technological breakthroughs .
Four units of SY870H have been sold before coming out of the assembly line .
`` Since the launch of the SY750H and SY950H @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share has witnessed steady growth over the last few years '' , said Cao Donghui , President of SANY Heavy Machinery R & D institute .
`` Riding on this momentum , we hope that the newly launched SY870H , SY980H and SY1250H models will further strengthen our competitiveness in the field of the ultra-large excavator and our market position in the international market . ''
The new product lineup for Ultra-large excavator will highlight exceptional performance , excellent quality , reliability and intelligence • Robust and highly productive , the SY1250H excavator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance as a result of SANY 's decades of expertise in developing the ultra-large excavators .
The excavator offers a fuel-efficient , reliable and intelligent solution for large scale earthworks including earth excavation and open-pit ore mining .
• The SY980H excavator is powered by a high-pressure , large-flow electrically controlled hydraulic system with reduced fuel consumption and dynamic response engine , offering stable operations for various heavy-load excavation missions such as stone , coal , metal and more .
The machine boosts the superior matching control technology that is designed to comprehensively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the previous generation .
• Built for meeting market demand for 70-80 ton excavators , the SY870H excavator is designed to ensure high efficiency and low fuel consumption without compromising on digging power .
Its bucket capacity , digging force and operating efficiency all exceed current industry standards for excavators at the same level .
SANY 's excavator lineup covers a full range of models from 1.6 to 200 tons .
Looking forward , SANY will continue to provide world-class heavy equipment for the global consumers .
For more information , please visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SANY is a global manufacturer of industry-leading construction and mining equipment , port and oil drilling machinery , and renewable wind-energy systems .
To date , SANY has built 25 manufacturing bases , six sales regions and over 100 offices with more than 400 dealers and 8,000 suppliers worldwide .

BEIJING, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY ("the Company"), a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, announced an expanded product portfolio for the ultra-large excavators – SY870H of 78.6 tons, SY980H of 95.8 tons and SY1250H of 125 tons – in Sany Kunshan Industrial Park, China. The release of SANY's latest machines marks the Company's new milestone in delivering technological breakthroughs. Four units of SY870H have been sold before coming out of the assembly line.
"Since the launch of the SY750H and SY950H excavators, SANY's large excavator market share has witnessed steady growth over the last few years", said Cao Donghui, President of SANY Heavy Machinery R&D institute. "Riding on this momentum, we hope that the newly launched SY870H, SY980H and SY1250H models will further strengthen our competitiveness in the field of the ultra-large excavator and our market position in the international market."
The new product lineup for Ultra-large excavator will highlight exceptional performance, excellent quality, reliability and intelligence
Robust and highly productive, the SY1250H excavator features the latest technological upgrades and exceptional performance as a result of SANY's decades of expertise in developing the ultra-large excavators. The excavator offers a fuel-efficient, reliable and intelligent solution for large scale earthworks including earth excavation and open-pit ore mining.
features the latest technological upgrades and exceptional performance as a result of SANY's decades of expertise in developing the ultra-large excavators. The excavator offers a fuel-efficient, reliable and intelligent solution for large scale earthworks including earth excavation and open-pit ore mining. The SY980H excavator is powered by a high-pressure, large-flow electrically controlled hydraulic system with reduced fuel consumption and dynamic response engine, offering stable operations for various heavy-load excavation missions such as stone, coal, metal and more. The machine boosts the superior matching control technology that is designed to comprehensively increase efficiency by 30% compared to the previous generation.
is powered by a high-pressure, large-flow electrically controlled hydraulic system with reduced fuel consumption and dynamic response engine, offering stable operations for various heavy-load excavation missions such as stone, coal, metal and more. The machine boosts the superior matching control technology that is designed to comprehensively increase efficiency by 30% compared to the previous generation. Built for meeting market demand for 70-80 ton excavators, the SY870H excavator is designed to ensure high efficiency and low fuel consumption without compromising on digging power. Its bucket capacity, digging force and operating efficiency all exceed current industry standards for excavators at the same level.
SANY's excavator lineup covers a full range of models from 1.6 to 200 tons. Looking forward, SANY will continue to provide world-class heavy equipment for the global consumers.
For more information, please visit https://www.sanyglobal.com/
About SANY Group
Established in 1989, SANY is a global manufacturer of industry-leading construction and mining equipment, port and oil drilling machinery, and renewable wind-energy systems. To date, SANY has built 25 manufacturing bases, six sales regions and over 100 offices with more than 400 dealers and 8,000 suppliers worldwide.
CONTACT: SANY Group, +86-731-85835199


tass--2020-05-28--Huami Establishes a Brain-computer Interface Joint Lab with Top Chinese University

SHENZHEN , China , May 28 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huami ( NYSE : HMI ) , the parent brand of Amazfit , announced a collaboration with Institute of Advanced Technology , University of Science and Technology of China [ 1 ] ( USTC-IAT ) to develop a Brain-computer Interface Joint Laboratory , leveraging Huami Technology 's R & D strengths in the field of smart wearables and USTC 's research advantages in brain science in an attempt to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and build a new model for active health .
The laboratory will be dedicated to experiments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invasive brain-computer interfaces , integration of test equipment software and hardware systems , and drawing of neuronal circuits related to the whole-brain stress response of animal models .
The laboratory will carry out both non-invasive and invasive brain-computer interface research focused on fields such as emotion recognition , sleep health , epilepsy detection , and brain semantic analysis .
Studies will be carried out using EEG signals as the information carrier that integrates smart wearables , highlighting the characteristics of brain-computer intelligence .
The laboratory will also train students and help develop academic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top Chinese research university in brain science .
In January 2017 , the National Development and Reform Commission ( NDRC ) officially approved USTC as the undertaking unit to build a national engineering laboratory for brain-inspired intelligence .
To date , USTC is the only national scientific research platform in the field of brain-inspired intelligence .
With the mission Connect Health with Technology , Huami is committed to establishing a global healthcare ecosystem .
With a `` chip + device + cloud '' strategy , Huami offers chips , smart wearables , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build a global healthcare ecosystem .
As of August 2019 , Huami has reached 100 million in units shipped worldwide .
Huami 's brand AMAZFIT 's overseas shipments have taken 51.6 % of 70 markets [ 2 ] .

SHENZHEN, China, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huami (NYSE: HMI), the parent brand of Amazfit, announced a collaboration with Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Science and Technology of China[1] (USTC-IAT) to develop a Brain-computer Interface Joint Laboratory, leveraging Huami Technology's R&D strengths in the field of smart wearables and USTC's research advantages in brain science in an attempt to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and build a new model for active health.
The laboratory will be dedicated to experiments on portable non-invasive EEG acquisition prototypes and invasive brain-computer interfaces, integration of test equipment software and hardware systems, and drawing of neuronal circuits related to the whole-brain stress response of animal models.
The laboratory will carry out both non-invasive and invasive brain-computer interface research focused on fields such as emotion recognition, sleep health, epilepsy detection, and brain semantic analysis. Studies will be carried out using EEG signals as the information carrier that integrates smart wearables, highlighting the characteristics of brain-computer intelligence.
The laboratory will also train students and help develop academic papers and patents.
USTC is a top Chinese research university in brain science. In January 2017, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) officially approved USTC as the undertaking unit to build a national engineering laboratory for brain-inspired intelligence. To date, USTC is the only national scientific research platform in the field of brain-inspired intelligence.
With the mission Connect Health with Technology, Huami is committed to establishing a global healthcare ecosystem. With a "chip + device + cloud" strategy, Huami offers chips, smart wearables, and health cloud services, and expects to build a global healthcare ecosystem. As of August 2019, Huami has reached 100 million in units shipped worldwide. Huami's brand AMAZFIT's overseas shipments have taken 51.6% of 70 markets[2].
[1] According to U.S. News rank, University of Science and Technology of China ranks the third in China and the 128th of Best Global Universities. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/search?country=china®ion=asia [2] According to IDC data, 2019-Q4, Watch shipments (excluding kids' products) and Huami Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Unaudited Financial Results.
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tass--2020-05-28--Russia plans 24 export flights from abroad until June 10

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Communications Ministry has updated the schedule of export flights from abroad up to June 10 , according to a message posted on the Telegram channel created by the ministry for the return of Russians to their homeland .
Russian airlines are to make 24 export flights until this date .
On May 28 , Goa - St. Petersburg - Moscow and Tashkent - Rostov-on-Don flights will take place .
On May 29 , export flights are planned for Istanbul - Antalya - Moscow , Dushanbe - Moscow , Frankfurt am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Petersburg and Paris - Moscow .
On May 30 , seven flights are planned right away : Bangkok - St. Petersburg - Moscow , London - St. Petersburg - Moscow , New York - Yekaterinburg - Novosibirsk and New York - Rostov-on-Don - Makhachkala .
Also on May 30 , flights will take place from Dushanbe to St. Petersburg , from Beirut to Krasnodar and from Chisinau to Moscow .
The schedule for May 31 includes a flight from Delhi to Moscow , as well as Miami - St. Petersburg - Moscow and @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Russia’s Communications Ministry has updated the schedule of export flights from abroad up to June 10, according to a message posted on the Telegram channel created by the ministry for the return of Russians to their homeland.
Russian airlines are to make 24 export flights until this date. On May 28, Goa - St. Petersburg - Moscow and Tashkent - Rostov-on-Don flights will take place. On May 29, export flights are planned for Istanbul - Antalya - Moscow, Dushanbe - Moscow, Frankfurt am Main - Moscow, Tashkent - St. Petersburg and Paris - Moscow.
On May 30, seven flights are planned right away: Bangkok - St. Petersburg - Moscow, London - St. Petersburg - Moscow, New York - Yekaterinburg - Novosibirsk and New York - Rostov-on-Don - Makhachkala. Also on May 30, flights will take place from Dushanbe to St. Petersburg, from Beirut to Krasnodar and from Chisinau to Moscow. The schedule for May 31 includes a flight from Delhi to Moscow, as well as Miami - St. Petersburg - Moscow and Athens - Moscow flights.


tass--2020-05-28--Russian border guards prevent import of sanctioned products worth $21 mln in 2019

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Russian border guards prevented import of sanctioned products to the country in the amount of 1.5 bln rubles ( $ 21 mln ) in 2019 , First Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service ( FSB ) , head of the Border Service of the FSB of Russia Vladimir Kulishov said in an interview with TASS .
`` Last year , at the Russian-Belarusian and Russian-Kazakh stretches of the state border , our border guards in interaction with state control agencies , prevented smuggling of sanctioned agricultural products worth more than 1.5 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that in cooperation with the customs and the agriculture watchdog ( Rosselkhoznadzor ) , the border prevented the import of more than 10,000 tonnes of goods .
He noted that amid continued anti-Russian economic sanctions of Western European states and Russia ’ s retaliatory measures aimed at protecting national economic interests , the number of attempts to illegally transfer sanctioned and counterfeit products across the state border is growing .
The head of the Border Service also said that the number of attempts to illegally move goods , cargos and strategic raw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decreased .
`` As a rule , on the state border with the Baltic countries the smuggled items are tobacco products , on the Ukrainian border these are consumer goods , on the border with Kazakhstan - these are fuels and lubricants and alcohol-containing products , on the Chinese border , these are timber , minerals and precious metals , as well as fragments of wild and relict animals , '' Kulishov said .
He added , recently , on some stretches of the border , there have been attempts to export means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection .

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Russian border guards prevented import of sanctioned products to the country in the amount of 1.5 bln rubles ($21 mln) in 2019, First Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), head of the Border Service of the FSB of Russia Vladimir Kulishov said in an interview with TASS.
"Last year, at the Russian-Belarusian and Russian-Kazakh stretches of the state border, our border guards in interaction with state control agencies, prevented smuggling of sanctioned agricultural products worth more than 1.5 billion rubles," he said.
Kulishov said that in cooperation with the customs and the agriculture watchdog (Rosselkhoznadzor), the border prevented the import of more than 10,000 tonnes of goods.
He noted that amid continued anti-Russian economic sanctions of Western European states and Russia’s retaliatory measures aimed at protecting national economic interests, the number of attempts to illegally transfer sanctioned and counterfeit products across the state border is growing.
The head of the Border Service also said that the number of attempts to illegally move goods, cargos and strategic raw materials across the state border has not decreased.
"As a rule, on the state border with the Baltic countries the smuggled items are tobacco products, on the Ukrainian border these are consumer goods, on the border with Kazakhstan - these are fuels and lubricants and alcohol-containing products, on the Chinese border, these are timber, minerals and precious metals, as well as fragments of wild and relict animals," Kulishov said.
He added, recently, on some stretches of the border, there have been attempts to export means of prevention and individual protection from coronavirus infection.


tass--2020-05-28--Coronavirus death toll in US exceeds 100,000, says Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
The coronavirus death toll in the United States has exceeded 100,000 , @ @ @ @ @ provided on Wedensday by Johns Hopkins University whose calculations are based on the data from @ @ @ @ @ To date , 1,695,766 people the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus infection , while @ @ @ @ @ to complications caused by the virus related diseased totaled 100,047 .
384,902 people have recovered @ @ @ @ @ , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of @ @ @ @ @ the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the @ @ @ @ @ by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ mln people have been infected worldwide and about 350,000 deaths have been reported .

NEW YORK, May 28. /TASS/. The coronavirus death toll in the United States has exceeded 100,000, according to the latest figures provided on Wedensday by Johns Hopkins University whose calculations are based on the data from federal and local authorities.
To date, 1,695,766 people the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus infection, while the number of deaths due to complications caused by the virus related diseased totaled 100,047. 384,902 people have recovered.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 5.6 mln people have been infected worldwide and about 350,000 deaths have been reported.


tass--2020-05-29--US to send second batch of 150 ventilators to Russia on May 30

NEW YORK , May 29 .
/TASS/ .
The second batch of 150 US ventilators will be shipped to Russia on Saturday to help fight the coronavirus pandemic , a representative of Vyaire Medical company , which manufactures the equipment , said .
`` Another 150 LTV 2200 ventilators will be shipped to Russia this Saturday , '' Patrick O'Connor said .
Earlier this month , the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) sent to Russia 50 ventilators under an agreement between Washington and Moscow , he noted .
LTV 2200 ventilators are used in hospitals across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ require mechanical ventilation due to complications from COVID-19 . ''
In total , Vyaire is providing ventilators to 18 countries through USAID and a related program .
`` We continue to ramp up our production capabilities in order to meet this unprecedented demand for ventilators and other breathing equipment , '' the company ’ s representative said .
The ventilators will be donated to the Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center in Moscow , a US Department of State spokesperson told TASS earlier .
The overall cost of the 200 US-made ventilators and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about $ 5.6 million .
A senior administration official told TASS that the remaining 150 ventilators were being produced by the manufacturer and were expected to be ready for shipment the week of June 1 .
On May 21 , US C-17 military transport aircraft with first shipment of 50 US ventilators landed in Moscow ’ s Vnukovo-3 airport .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier pointed out that the US was delivering the equipment free of charge , just like Russia had previously done with ventilators for Americans .
Moreover , Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington fight the coronavirus spread .
On May 17 , US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters at the White House that US authorities were glad to help Russia counter the coronavirus pandemic .
He revealed that certain coronavirus test equipment and ventilators were already on their way .
Earlier , US President Donald Trump told journalists that ventilators would be sent to Russia if needed .
The US leader said he made the suggestion during a phone call with Putin .
In April , Russia sent a shipment of medical equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus spread .
Trump then praised the gesture .
According to the Russian-US agreement , the shipment of the Russian cargo to the US in April was sponsored by the Russian Direct Investment Fund .
In its turn , the US paid for the delivery of the US cargo to Russia .

NEW YORK, May 29. /TASS/. The second batch of 150 US ventilators will be shipped to Russia on Saturday to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, a representative of Vyaire Medical company, which manufactures the equipment, said.
"Another 150 LTV 2200 ventilators will be shipped to Russia this Saturday," Patrick O'Connor said.
Earlier this month, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sent to Russia 50 ventilators under an agreement between Washington and Moscow, he noted.
LTV 2200 ventilators are used in hospitals across the US to "treat patients who require mechanical ventilation due to complications from COVID-19." In total, Vyaire is providing ventilators to 18 countries through USAID and a related program. "We continue to ramp up our production capabilities in order to meet this unprecedented demand for ventilators and other breathing equipment," the company’s representative said.
The ventilators will be donated to the Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center in Moscow, a US Department of State spokesperson told TASS earlier.
The overall cost of the 200 US-made ventilators and their delivery to Russia is estimated at about $5.6 million.
A senior administration official told TASS that the remaining 150 ventilators were being produced by the manufacturer and were expected to be ready for shipment the week of June 1.
On May 21, US C-17 military transport aircraft with first shipment of 50 US ventilators landed in Moscow’s Vnukovo-3 airport.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier pointed out that the US was delivering the equipment free of charge, just like Russia had previously done with ventilators for Americans. Moreover, Russia sent medical supplies in April to help Washington fight the coronavirus spread.
On May 17, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters at the White House that US authorities were glad to help Russia counter the coronavirus pandemic. He revealed that certain coronavirus test equipment and ventilators were already on their way. Earlier, US President Donald Trump told journalists that ventilators would be sent to Russia if needed. The US leader said he made the suggestion during a phone call with Putin.
In April, Russia sent a shipment of medical equipment to the US to help it tackle the coronavirus spread. Trump then praised the gesture.
According to the Russian-US agreement, the shipment of the Russian cargo to the US in April was sponsored by the Russian Direct Investment Fund. In its turn, the US paid for the delivery of the US cargo to Russia.


tass--2020-05-29--Victory Day parade rehearsal to begin on June 8

MOSCOW , May 29 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Defense Ministry has started preparing for the Victory Day parade @ @ @ @ @ rehearsal in Alabino , near Moscow , will take place on June 8 , Commander-in-Chief @ @ @ @ @ Oleg Salyukov said .
The preparations started on May 27 , the next day after @ @ @ @ @ to hold the parade , Salyukov said , according to Krasnaya Zvezda ( Red Star @ @ @ @ @ rehearsal in Moscow will take place on June 17 , he said .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ with the Moscow authorities are scheduled for June 17 and June 18 at night .
@ @ @ @ @ final rehearsal of the parade will take place on the country ’ s main square @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 29. /TASS/. Russia’s Defense Ministry has started preparing for the Victory Day parade in Moscow and the first rehearsal in Alabino, near Moscow, will take place on June 8, Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces Gen. Oleg Salyukov said.
The preparations started on May 27, the next day after President Vladimir Putin announced plans to hold the parade, Salyukov said, according to Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) newspaper.
The first rehearsal in Moscow will take place on June 17, he said. "The rehearsals on Red Square agreed with the Moscow authorities are scheduled for June 17 and June 18 at night. On June 20, the final rehearsal of the parade will take place on the country’s main square.".


tass--2020-05-28--76 more coronavirus patients die in Moscow

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Seventy-six more coronavirus-positive patients died in Moscow during the day , the anti-coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Seventy-six coronavirus positive patients who were diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ , adding that the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in the capital city has reached @ @ @ @ @ latest statistics , over 5,807,100 people have been infected worldwide and more than 357,800 deaths @ @ @ @ @ addition , so far , over 2,510,300 individuals have recovered from the illness across the @ @ @ @ @ a total of 379,051 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 150,993 patients @ @ @ @ @ .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 4,142 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian @ @ @ @ @ hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Seventy-six more coronavirus-positive patients died in Moscow during the day, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Thursday.
"Seventy-six coronavirus positive patients who were diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," the center said, adding that the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in the capital city has reached 2,330.
According to the latest statistics, over 5,807,100 people have been infected worldwide and more than 357,800 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 2,510,300 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 379,051 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 150,993 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 4,142 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-28--Self-isolation regime extended in every 6th region of Russia

MOSCOW , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
Authorities of 14 out of 85 regions of Russia decided to extend the self-isolation regime to either two first weeks of June or until the end of the month .
In every fourth region , restrictions will remain in force until special order , according to regional authorities ’ statements and orders .
The coronavirus was registered in all regions of Russia ; authorities of all regions imposed the self-isolation regime - either mandatory or as a recommendation .
At the same time , regional authorities also loosen introduced restrictions , allowing strolling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-grocery retails .
A number of regions with relatively favorable epidemiologic situation , including Crimea , the Kaliningrad and Murmansk Regions , the mandatory self-isolation regime were cancelled .
Movement restrictions remain in place for people over 65 and risk groups .
However , in all regions , mask regime remains mandatory , it is required to prevent the spread of the infection .
Last Sunday , Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing ( Rospotrebnadzor ) head Anna Popova noted stabilization of the coronavirus situation in Russia .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over half of the regions would be able to begin the first stage of withdrawal of restrictions shortly .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 5,807,100 people have been infected worldwide and more than 357,800 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 2,510,300 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 379,051 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 150,993 patients having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s latest data indicates 4,142 fatalities nationwide .

MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Authorities of 14 out of 85 regions of Russia decided to extend the self-isolation regime to either two first weeks of June or until the end of the month. In every fourth region, restrictions will remain in force until special order, according to regional authorities’ statements and orders.
The coronavirus was registered in all regions of Russia; authorities of all regions imposed the self-isolation regime - either mandatory or as a recommendation.
At the same time, regional authorities also loosen introduced restrictions, allowing strolling and doing fitness, reopening parks and non-grocery retails.
A number of regions with relatively favorable epidemiologic situation, including Crimea, the Kaliningrad and Murmansk Regions, the mandatory self-isolation regime were cancelled. Movement restrictions remain in place for people over 65 and risk groups. However, in all regions, mask regime remains mandatory, it is required to prevent the spread of the infection.
Last Sunday, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) head Anna Popova noted stabilization of the coronavirus situation in Russia. According to the chief sanitary medic, over half of the regions would be able to begin the first stage of withdrawal of restrictions shortly.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 5,807,100 people have been infected worldwide and more than 357,800 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 2,510,300 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 379,051 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 150,993 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 4,142 fatalities nationwide.


tass--2020-05-28--Georgia to allow Russian experts in Lugar lab only as part of broader delegation: official

`` What does it mean - they will come , enter and examine every corner etc.
?
Russians will come to the Lugar laboratory the way representatives of other nations come , '' he told an online news conference .
‘ We have several times invited Russians , but not them alone .
We will not permit it to have only a Russian delegation .
We suggest that they come as part of an international delegation , '' said the director of the center , of which the lab is a part .
TBILISI , May 28 .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit the Georgia-based Richard Lugar Center for Public Health Research only as part of an international delegation , Diretor of Georgia ’ s National Center for Disease Control and Public Health Amiran Gamkrelidze said on Thursday .
On Wednesday , the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a comment , saying that Russian specialists should have access to all facilities of the Richard Lugar Center when visiting the lab .
The Russian diplomatic agency noted that the mechanism of ‘ voluntary assessment visits ’ of the dual-purpose microbiology lab advanced by certain Western countries had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prohibition of the Development , Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction .
Russia has repeatedly raised alarm bells over the work of the Georgia-based Richard Lugar Center for Public Health Research .
Opened near Tbilisi ’ s international airport in 2011 under a US governmental program , the center specializes in the study of biological threats .
Georgia ’ s former State Security Minister Igor Giorgadze told reporters in late 2018 that he had evidence confirming that the lab was carrying out dangerous experiments and called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the facility ’ s activities .
Giorgadze claimed that US military and private contractors could be engaged in secret experiments on humans there .
Georgia dismissed these allegations as absurd while Moscow said it would request documents related to the lab from the United States .

"What does it mean - they will come, enter and examine every corner etc.? Russians will come to the Lugar laboratory the way representatives of other nations come," he told an online news conference. ‘We have several times invited Russians, but not them alone. We will not permit it to have only a Russian delegation. We suggest that they come as part of an international delegation," said the director of the center, of which the lab is a part.
TBILISI, May 28. /TASS/. Experts from Russia will be able to visit the Georgia-based Richard Lugar Center for Public Health Research only as part of an international delegation, Diretor of Georgia’s National Center for Disease Control and Public Health Amiran Gamkrelidze said on Thursday.
On Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a comment, saying that Russian specialists should have access to all facilities of the Richard Lugar Center when visiting the lab.
The Russian diplomatic agency noted that the mechanism of ‘voluntary assessment visits’ of the dual-purpose microbiology lab advanced by certain Western countries had nothing to do with the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction.
Richard Lugar Center
Russia has repeatedly raised alarm bells over the work of the Georgia-based Richard Lugar Center for Public Health Research. Opened near Tbilisi’s international airport in 2011 under a US governmental program, the center specializes in the study of biological threats. Georgia’s former State Security Minister Igor Giorgadze told reporters in late 2018 that he had evidence confirming that the lab was carrying out dangerous experiments and called on US President Donald Trump to investigate the facility’s activities. Giorgadze claimed that US military and private contractors could be engaged in secret experiments on humans there. Georgia dismissed these allegations as absurd while Moscow said it would request documents related to the lab from the United States.