tass--2020-11-30--Moscow court declines to arrest fifth detained leader of Jehovah’s Witnesses center

MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow ’ s Presnensky District Court declined to arrest the fifth one of the detained earlier leaders of the Jehovah ’ s Witnesses center on Monday , placing him under house arrest , the court told TASS .
`` The Presnensky District Court of the city of Moscow declined to satisfy an investigator ’ s plea to apply incarceration as a measure of restraint regarding Zakaryan V. P. , accused of committing a crime under Article 282.2 , Part 1.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation , the court chose a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a measure of restraint , '' the court reported .
Earlier , the court put under house arrest until January 23 Yury Chernyshev , Vitaly Komarov , Ivan Tchaikovsky , Sergei Shatalov .
They are charged under Article 282.2 , Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ( Organization of the activities of an extremist organization ) .
Vardan Zakaryan is charged under Article 282.2 , Part 1.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ( Recruitment of an individual to join an extremist organization ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the four suspects within the framework of a criminal case on organizing in Moscow the activity of the Administrative Center of Jehovah ’ s Witnesses in Russia and its structural subdivisions , declared an extremist organization by the Russian Supreme Court .
According to the investigation , a group of individuals has been administering the organization ’ s religious unit in northeastern Moscow since June 2019 .
Clandestine meetings took place in an apartment , where followers studied religious literature and information from other sources which promote the teachings of Jehovah ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group ’ s members recruited residents of Moscow and other Russian regions to join Jehovah 's Witnesses , banned by a Russian Supreme Court ruling in April 2017 .

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. Moscow’s Presnensky District Court declined to arrest the fifth one of the detained earlier leaders of the Jehovah’s Witnesses center on Monday, placing him under house arrest, the court told TASS.
"The Presnensky District Court of the city of Moscow declined to satisfy an investigator’s plea to apply incarceration as a measure of restraint regarding Zakaryan V. P., accused of committing a crime under Article 282.2, Part 1.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the court chose a house arrest until January 23, 2021 as a measure of restraint," the court reported.
Earlier, the court put under house arrest until January 23 Yury Chernyshev, Vitaly Komarov, Ivan Tchaikovsky, Sergei Shatalov. They are charged under Article 282.2, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Organization of the activities of an extremist organization). Vardan Zakaryan is charged under Article 282.2, Part 1.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Recruitment of an individual to join an extremist organization).
The investigation appealed to the court to arrest the four suspects within the framework of a criminal case on organizing in Moscow the activity of the Administrative Center of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia and its structural subdivisions, declared an extremist organization by the Russian Supreme Court.
According to the investigation, a group of individuals has been administering the organization’s religious unit in northeastern Moscow since June 2019. Clandestine meetings took place in an apartment, where followers studied religious literature and information from other sources which promote the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It was also established that the group’s members recruited residents of Moscow and other Russian regions to join Jehovah's Witnesses, banned by a Russian Supreme Court ruling in April 2017.


tass--2020-11-30--Changes in status quo in Transnistria may lead to rising tensions, Kremlin says

Russia looks forward to mutually beneficial relations with new Moldovan leader — Kremlin MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ in Transnistria may lead to a rise in tensions , Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov @ @ @ @ @ When asked under what conditions Russian peacekeepers could leave the region , he pointed out @ @ @ @ @ an important role and any changes in the status quo , which is based on @ @ @ @ @ international law , may lead to a serious rise in tensions , '' the Kremlin @ @ @ @ @ asked about the Kremlin ’ s contact with Moldova ’ s President-Elect Maia Sandu , @ @ @ @ @ diplomats maintain contact . ''
He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin had congratulated Sandu @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier on Monday , Sandu called for withdrawing Russian troops and ammunition from Transnistria @ @ @ @ @ an OSCE civilian monitoring mission .

Russia looks forward to mutually beneficial relations with new Moldovan leader — Kremlin
MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. Changes in the status quo in Transnistria may lead to a rise in tensions, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday.
When asked under what conditions Russian peacekeepers could leave the region, he pointed out that "Russia is playing an important role and any changes in the status quo, which is based on the letter and spirit of international law, may lead to a serious rise in tensions," the Kremlin spokesman pointed out.
When asked about the Kremlin’s contact with Moldova’s President-Elect Maia Sandu, Peskov stressed that "our diplomats maintain contact." He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin had congratulated Sandu on winning the presidential election.
Earlier on Monday, Sandu called for withdrawing Russian troops and ammunition from Transnistria and replacing Russian peacekeepers with an OSCE civilian monitoring mission.


tass--2020-11-30--Putin stresses need to harmonize post-Soviet security bloc’s anti-terror laws

MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
Russia considers it important for member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) to harmonize their legislation on the fight against drug trafficking , international terrorism and extremism , Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his address to a session of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly , the Kremlin website reported on Monday .
`` In the conditions of the increase of such common challenges for us as international terrorism and extremism , drug trafficking and illegal migration , we attach great importance to the activity of the Parliamentary Assembly for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the CSTO on harmonizing the national legislation in the sphere of security , '' the president ’ s message says .
`` Elaborating common approaches to countering threats related to interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states is also an important area of inter-parliamentary cooperation , '' Putin said .
`` And , naturally , the coordination of efforts aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic is becoming especially important today , '' Putin stressed .
Strengthening security in the CSTO space and developing the collective defense potential in close coordination with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s CSTO presidency this year , the Russian leader said .

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. Russia considers it important for member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to harmonize their legislation on the fight against drug trafficking, international terrorism and extremism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his address to a session of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly, the Kremlin website reported on Monday.
"In the conditions of the increase of such common challenges for us as international terrorism and extremism, drug trafficking and illegal migration, we attach great importance to the activity of the Parliamentary Assembly for ensuring the timely ratification of documents adopted within the CSTO on harmonizing the national legislation in the sphere of security," the president’s message says.
"Elaborating common approaches to countering threats related to interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states is also an important area of inter-parliamentary cooperation," Putin said.
"And, naturally, the coordination of efforts aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic is becoming especially important today," Putin stressed.
Strengthening security in the CSTO space and developing the collective defense potential in close coordination with partners are key priorities for Russia’s CSTO presidency this year, the Russian leader said.


tass--2020-11-30--Russian cabinet not planning any new measures to support business, Kremlin says

MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian government is not planning to introduce a new package of measures to support domestic business for the moment , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday .
Second wave of coronavirus does not push business activity down , says ministry '' Further , some measures [ to support business ] will be laid down , if necessary , taking into account all aspects that can be considered in a package , '' he said .
According to him , `` so far it is not about any regular aid packages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not required , given that the economy continues to function , '' Peskov said .
He recalled that `` in the spring the situation was radically different . ''
`` The government is in constant dialogue with small and medium-sized businesses and as part of this dialogue , of course , it receives information about the problems that occur on the agenda , '' the Kremlin spokesman said .
The Kremlin official admitted that the business `` has problems '' , which are related to `` the general economic crisis . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay away from those negative processes that are taking place all over the world , this is due to the pandemic , '' Peskov explained .
He recalled that `` a set of support measures was laid down and implemented . ''
`` At the moment , they [ the government - TASS ] are not shutting down the economy , it continues to function , and they pay a lot of attention to how to organize providing medical services to the population so that it can allow them not to shut down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` In the spring , we actually stopped it [ the economy ] , there was a lockdown , '' he noted .
When asked in which conditions a new package of measures to support business may emerge , the Kremlin spokesman reiterated that the government maintains a constant dialogue with representatives of small and medium-sized businesses , and `` some needs are being worded as part of this dialogue . ''

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. The Russian government is not planning to introduce a new package of measures to support domestic business for the moment, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday.
Second wave of coronavirus does not push business activity down, says ministry
"Further, some measures [to support business] will be laid down, if necessary, taking into account all aspects that can be considered in a package," he said.
According to him, "so far it is not about any regular aid packages."
"It’s just not required, given that the economy continues to function," Peskov said. He recalled that "in the spring the situation was radically different."
"The government is in constant dialogue with small and medium-sized businesses and as part of this dialogue, of course, it receives information about the problems that occur on the agenda," the Kremlin spokesman said.
The Kremlin official admitted that the business "has problems", which are related to "the general economic crisis."
"We, as Russia, cannot stay away from those negative processes that are taking place all over the world, this is due to the pandemic," Peskov explained.
He recalled that "a set of support measures was laid down and implemented."
"At the moment, they [the government - TASS] are not shutting down the economy, it continues to function, and they pay a lot of attention to how to organize providing medical services to the population so that it can allow them not to shut down the economy," the Kremlin spokesman said.
"In the spring, we actually stopped it [the economy], there was a lockdown," he noted.
When asked in which conditions a new package of measures to support business may emerge, the Kremlin spokesman reiterated that the government maintains a constant dialogue with representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, and "some needs are being worded as part of this dialogue."


tass--2020-11-30--Press review: Iran to rev up nuclear program and how Biden’s advent will affect Venezuela

Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Tehran threatens to speed up push for nuclear weapons Iran ’ s parliament has decided to accelerate the adoption of a bill increasing activities in the nuclear field .
This is how the Iranian authorities have reacted to the November 27 killing of nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh .
The bill 's passing will mean an almost complete revision of Iran 's obligations under the nuclear deal .
The country 's parliament is scheduled to consider the document on Wednesday and Iran still has time to backpedal .
It is possible , given that a lot of things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Many in Iran are drawing comparisons between his killing and the slaying of General Qasem Soleimani that took place in the beginning of the year .
However , Trump claimed responsibility for his assassination back then and now everyone is silent .
If Iran wants the United Nations to discuss Fakhrizaden ’ s killing , like with Soleimani ’ s death , it will have to provide evidence proving accusations against Israel , the US or Saudi Arabia .
Nothing is known of such evidence as of now , '' Head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Center at the Russian Academy of Sciences ’ Institute of Europe Alexander Shumilin pointed out .
The changing situation will prevent a forceful retaliation on Iran ’ s part .
Donald Trump has lost the presidential election to Joe Biden , who is likely to continue the policy of Barack Obama , one of the architects of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran ’ s nuclear program .
Tehran makes no secret of the fact that it expects Biden to ease or remove sanctions .
Meanwhile , a conflict in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise in oil prices , Artem Tuzov from Univer Capital noted .
`` If Iran , the United States and Israel carry out missile strikes , oil prices will soar and we will see the Brent crude price reach the $ 60 mark , '' head of the Alpari analytical center Alexander Razuvayev predicts .
BCS Investment Strategist Alexander Bakhtin believes , however , that the Iranian leadership won ’ t go beyond tough rhetoric .
`` And as for the US , where the transition of power has just begun , Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
Joe Biden may soften US rhetoric towards Venezuela once he assumes office .
Experts interviewed by Izvestia believe that the incoming US administration will probably ease some of the economic sanctions initiated by Donald Trump .
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is confident that the future White House occupant will put as much pressure as possible on President Nicolas Maduro , while the Venezuelan head of state has said that he is ready for dialogue with the United States .
Venezuela has been under US sanctions for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his second presidential term in 2019 , the Trump administration recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela ’ s legitimate leader and introduced more restrictions against Caracas .
The country ’ s oil sector , including the PDVSA state oil company , had to face particularly hard times .
Under a Biden White House , tensions may ease between the US and Venezuela , but the sanctions are too strong for some of them to be removed right away , said Ronal Rodriguez , a researcher at Colombia ’ s Del Rosario @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the US , the parties may start searching for a platform for talks that will make it possible to find a way out of the Venezuelan crisis , which has become a regional one , Rodriguez pointed out .
According to experts interviewed by the newspaper , Guaido ’ s game is already over , particularly because his parliamentary mandate will expire on January 5 and Trump , his main supporter , is on his way out .
The Guaido operation has failed and Maduro now has more political room so he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration in order to get rid of the sanctions that led Venezuela to the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1821 , Spanish political scientist Jose Antonio Edigo told the paper .
According to Rodriguez , Guaido has taken a back seat and few Venezuelans sympathize with him .
November has become the best month for emerging markets and developed markets ' stocks since January 2018 .
Over the past four weeks , international investors have poured $ 20 bln and $ 75.5 bln into those assets respectively .
In hopes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investors began purchasing the securities of financial , oil and gas companies .
Given this situation , investor interest in the Russian stock market is growing , Kommersant notes .
`` Despite a global rise in infections , markets prefer to focus on the next year when everyone hopes the pandemic will be defeated , the transit of power in the US will be completed and the implementation of stimulus programs will continue , '' said Senior Partner at FP Wealth Solutions Alexander Varyushkin .
There has been a change in the sectoral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought the shares of high-tech companies during the year but their interest in those plunged in the past month .
According to Yevgeny Linchik at Sber Asset Management , the IT sector has become very expensive , while others have accumulated significant potential for the recovery of asset prices .
The Russian market has benefited from the global change .
According to EPFR , nearly $ 500 mln were invested in the shares of Russian companies in less than a month , the highest figure since the beginning of the year .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , experts said , though they doubt that the demand for ruble assets will be sustainable .
Gazprombank analyst Ilya Kupreyev believes that this progress may go on for several months but in the long run , high-tech shares will remain more attractive to investors because of higher business growth rates .
Izvestia : Trump may deprive Chinese companies of access to dollars US President Donald Trump continues to stir up trouble for his successor , particularly by worsening relations with China .
He has already banned investment in Chinese military companies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s companies out of the US stock market .
He may also limit the access of Chinese banks to dollar funding , Izvestia writes .
However , experts are doubtful that Trump will succeed in implementing the initiative because he simply won ’ t have time for that .
`` Pushing a clearly anti-Chinese document through Congress will at least require paperwork .
Trump doesn ’ t have enough time to fully agree on everything .
This is why he can saber-rattle but he wo n't be able to take steps that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China , '' said Senior Analyst at Alpari Anna Bodrova .
On the other hand , limiting China 's access to the dollar system constitutes a significant risk to the United States , the analyst pointed out .
For instance , if Washington froze China 's share of the US public debt or limited Beijing 's actions in that field , it would trigger changes in global rules for financial markets .
All that may negatively affect the US dollar and public debt .
In theory , Trump could impose severe sanctions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of US financial interests are linked to China , so the toughest scenarios will hardly be implemented , said leading analyst at Otkritie Broker Andrey Kochetkov .
`` The reality is that these banks serve the interests of US businesses in China .
In fact , restrictions against China ’ s major credit institutions may put an end to US exports to China and deprive American companies of the possibility to trade and carry out production activities , '' the expert emphasized .
Izvestia : Black Friday 2020 results in biggest success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The number of online purchases made during the Black Friday 2020 weekend skyrocketed in Russia by 145 % compared to last year ’ s campaign , Izvestia writes , citing data from the Platforma OFD fiscal data operator .
Online retailers confirm that the number of their customers at least doubled that of 2019 .
In 2020 , people preferred to stay at home and shop online over fears of the coronavirus .
Online retailers left offline stores far behind this year , a Platforma OFD spokesperson pointed out .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to online shopping amid the coronavirus restrictions .
Besides , the number of retailers participating in this event grows with every year .
The 2020 Black Friday weekend proved to be the most successful one for Russian online retailers in four years , particularly because of changes in customer behavior , YuMoney Director General Ivan Glazachev noted .
Russia ’ s online shopping audience has doubled , President of the Association of Internet Trade Companies Artem Sokolov emphasized .
The rise in consumer interest particularly stems from the coronavirus restrictions as Russians seek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association of Distance Selling President Alexander Ivanov , in turn , stressed that according to the preliminary results , this year 's sales were at or above the 2019 level .
According to the expert , such an outcome may be viewed as a success amid the drop in consumer demand .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews

Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Tehran threatens to speed up push for nuclear weapons Iran’s parliament has decided to accelerate the adoption of a bill increasing activities in the nuclear field. This is how the Iranian authorities have reacted to the November 27 killing of nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. The bill's passing will mean an almost complete revision of Iran's obligations under the nuclear deal. The country's parliament is scheduled to consider the document on Wednesday and Iran still has time to backpedal. It is possible, given that a lot of things about Fakhrizadeh’s assassination remain unclear. "Many in Iran are drawing comparisons between his killing and the slaying of General Qasem Soleimani that took place in the beginning of the year. However, Trump claimed responsibility for his assassination back then and now everyone is silent. If Iran wants the United Nations to discuss Fakhrizaden’s killing, like with Soleimani’s death, it will have to provide evidence proving accusations against Israel, the US or Saudi Arabia. Nothing is known of such evidence as of now," Head of the "Europe - Middle East" Center at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Europe Alexander Shumilin pointed out. The changing situation will prevent a forceful retaliation on Iran’s part. Donald Trump has lost the presidential election to Joe Biden, who is likely to continue the policy of Barack Obama, one of the architects of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran makes no secret of the fact that it expects Biden to ease or remove sanctions. Meanwhile, a conflict in the petroleum-rich region will lead to a rise in oil prices, Artem Tuzov from Univer Capital noted. "If Iran, the United States and Israel carry out missile strikes, oil prices will soar and we will see the Brent crude price reach the $60 mark," head of the Alpari analytical center Alexander Razuvayev predicts. BCS Investment Strategist Alexander Bakhtin believes, however, that the Iranian leadership won’t go beyond tough rhetoric. "And as for the US, where the transition of power has just begun, Washington is also unlikely to take military action," he said. Izvestia: What a Biden administration means for Venezuela Joe Biden may soften US rhetoric towards Venezuela once he assumes office. Experts interviewed by Izvestia believe that the incoming US administration will probably ease some of the economic sanctions initiated by Donald Trump. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is confident that the future White House occupant will put as much pressure as possible on President Nicolas Maduro, while the Venezuelan head of state has said that he is ready for dialogue with the United States.
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Venezuela has been under US sanctions for a long time now. After Maduro ran for his second presidential term in 2019, the Trump administration recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate leader and introduced more restrictions against Caracas. The country’s oil sector, including the PDVSA state oil company, had to face particularly hard times. Under a Biden White House, tensions may ease between the US and Venezuela, but the sanctions are too strong for some of them to be removed right away, said Ronal Rodriguez, a researcher at Colombia’s Del Rosario University. With the change of government in the US, the parties may start searching for a platform for talks that will make it possible to find a way out of the Venezuelan crisis, which has become a regional one, Rodriguez pointed out. According to experts interviewed by the newspaper, Guaido’s game is already over, particularly because his parliamentary mandate will expire on January 5 and Trump, his main supporter, is on his way out. The Guaido operation has failed and Maduro now has more political room so he will seek dialogue with the new US administration in order to get rid of the sanctions that led Venezuela to the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1821, Spanish political scientist Jose Antonio Edigo told the paper. According to Rodriguez, Guaido has taken a back seat and few Venezuelans sympathize with him. Kommersant: Investors show increasing interest in Russian market November has become the best month for emerging markets and developed markets' stocks since January 2018. Over the past four weeks, international investors have poured $20 bln and $75.5 bln into those assets respectively. In hopes of a rapid defeat of the coronavirus, investors began purchasing the securities of financial, oil and gas companies. Given this situation, investor interest in the Russian stock market is growing, Kommersant notes. "Despite a global rise in infections, markets prefer to focus on the next year when everyone hopes the pandemic will be defeated, the transit of power in the US will be completed and the implementation of stimulus programs will continue," said Senior Partner at FP Wealth Solutions Alexander Varyushkin.
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There has been a change in the sectoral preferences of international investors. They mostly bought the shares of high-tech companies during the year but their interest in those plunged in the past month. According to Yevgeny Linchik at Sber Asset Management, the IT sector has become very expensive, while others have accumulated significant potential for the recovery of asset prices. The Russian market has benefited from the global change. According to EPFR, nearly $500 mln were invested in the shares of Russian companies in less than a month, the highest figure since the beginning of the year. The global rotation of investor interest may continue, experts said, though they doubt that the demand for ruble assets will be sustainable. Gazprombank analyst Ilya Kupreyev believes that this progress may go on for several months but in the long run, high-tech shares will remain more attractive to investors because of higher business growth rates. Izvestia: Trump may deprive Chinese companies of access to dollars US President Donald Trump continues to stir up trouble for his successor, particularly by worsening relations with China. He has already banned investment in Chinese military companies and now seeks to drive the Asian powerhouse’s companies out of the US stock market. He may also limit the access of Chinese banks to dollar funding, Izvestia writes. However, experts are doubtful that Trump will succeed in implementing the initiative because he simply won’t have time for that. "Pushing a clearly anti-Chinese document through Congress will at least require paperwork. Trump doesn’t have enough time to fully agree on everything. This is why he can saber-rattle but he won't be able to take steps that would prove to be really painful for China," said Senior Analyst at Alpari Anna Bodrova.
On the other hand, limiting China's access to the dollar system constitutes a significant risk to the United States, the analyst pointed out. For instance, if Washington froze China's share of the US public debt or limited Beijing's actions in that field, it would trigger changes in global rules for financial markets. All that may negatively affect the US dollar and public debt. In theory, Trump could impose severe sanctions on Chinese banks. However, a great number of US financial interests are linked to China, so the toughest scenarios will hardly be implemented, said leading analyst at Otkritie Broker Andrey Kochetkov. "The reality is that these banks serve the interests of US businesses in China. In fact, restrictions against China’s major credit institutions may put an end to US exports to China and deprive American companies of the possibility to trade and carry out production activities," the expert emphasized. Izvestia: Black Friday 2020 results in biggest success in four years for Russian online retailers The number of online purchases made during the Black Friday 2020 weekend skyrocketed in Russia by 145% compared to last year’s campaign, Izvestia writes, citing data from the Platforma OFD fiscal data operator. Online retailers confirm that the number of their customers at least doubled that of 2019. In 2020, people preferred to stay at home and shop online over fears of the coronavirus. Online retailers left offline stores far behind this year, a Platforma OFD spokesperson pointed out. One of the reasons is that Russians have gotten used to online shopping amid the coronavirus restrictions. Besides, the number of retailers participating in this event grows with every year.
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tass--2020-11-30--Coronavirus pandemic unlikely to end soon, WHO official says

In response to a question , she pointed out that the pandemic would end `` once a vaccine makes it @ @ @ @ @ level of immunity ( and we expect the vaccine to become available at some point @ @ @ @ @ acting based on the understanding that the virus exists in the population and won ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s here to stay , like other viruses '' .
`` We must learn @ @ @ @ @ and stop it from controlling our lives , '' Vujnovic added .
`` It ’ @ @ @ @ @ months but we need to move forward , '' the WHO official noted .
`` @ @ @ @ @ saw that it can be done and we all need to work together , '' @ @ @ @ @ Vujnovic , there is a long way to go to overcome the pandemic .
`` @ @ @ @ @ 100-meter sprint but rather a marathon , '' she pointed out .

In response to a question, she pointed out that the pandemic would end "once a vaccine makes it possible to reach the necessary level of immunity (and we expect the vaccine to become available at some point), once we start acting based on the understanding that the virus exists in the population and won’t go anywhere, it’s here to stay, like other viruses". "We must learn to live with the virus and stop it from controlling our lives," Vujnovic added.
"It’s not a matter of months but we need to move forward," the WHO official noted. "In the spring, we saw that it can be done and we all need to work together," she said. According to Vujnovic, there is a long way to go to overcome the pandemic. "It’s not a 100-meter sprint but rather a marathon," she pointed out.


tass--2020-11-30--Transforming a Canteen into an Equipment Room

SHENZHEN , China , Nov. 30 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ .
Founded in 2000 , Romania 's INVITE Systems SRL has grown rapidly since 2005 .
Today , it stands as one of the country 's most important network service providers in the Virtual Private Network ( VPN ) field .
And , as one of the first network service providers to introduce digital hosting services , INVITE Systems has also led the industry , not simply followed .
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden surge in demand for online services in Romania , from gaming and videos to live broadcasts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' platform capabilities and the company needed to quickly deploy a new data center to meet the burst requirements of enterprise customers specializing in games and videos .
Today , the rate of service expansion has far exceeded expectations .
While , in the past , the planning and approval process for a new data center proved extremely time-consuming — involving multiple vendors designing and coordinating work for each subsystem , vastly increasing the complexity and time needed — this time , in the span of just a few short months , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficiently bringing services online .
For its new data center , however , the only space INVITE Systems had available was the canteen .
While the structure itself was sufficiently sturdy , space was limited and there were no raised floors .
The company needed to fit as many Information Technology ( IT ) devices into the space as possible .
While traditional data center deployment only supports a power density of 3–5 kW per cabinet , with power distribution usually taking up half of the equipment room , a high power-density data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , INVITE Systems needed a partner with strong design capabilities , to help transform the space into a modern , highly reliable data center .
Huawei was chosen to complete the project , giving a new mission to the old canteen .
Huawei 's intelligent FusionModule2000 solution , which is fully modularized and integrated , enables fast deployment .
The device does not need to be installed on a raised floor , simplifying site selection in general and , in this particular case , overcoming the physical constraints of the canteen .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our new data center by more than two months , from preparation to installation and overall commissioning .
Much to my surprise , deployment was completed in just one month , exceeding all our expectations . ''
The design of FusionModule2000 — with cold and hot aisle containment , in-row smart cooling , and local cooling — meets the requirements for high-density deployment , greatly improving cooling efficiency and reducing overall power consumption .
Intelligent management methods are used to predict faults on all power supply and cooling links , further ensuring data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Operations and Maintenance ( O & M ) personnel .
Meanwhile , unified collaboration between the local smart large screen and a remote management platform improves data center O & M efficiency by up to 35 % .
Huawei deployed a cutting-edge intelligent lithium battery solution — Huawei SmartLi Uninterruptible Power Supply ( UPS ) — in the 20 square meter kitchen area of the canteen .
The power density of each UPS module is 50 kVA/3U , while the overall footprint is just 0.51 square meters .
By using lithium batteries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is dramatically reduced , by 70 % , compared to traditional lead-acid alternatives .
This made it possible to fit the entire power distribution system of INVITE Systems ' new data center in the kitchen space , leaving the main area as a modular equipment room and ensuring sufficient space for expansion .
In addition , SmartLi UPS provides a ten year , maintenance-free lifecycle and supports the mixed use of old and new batteries , boosting value for money and reducing the Total Cost of Ownership ( TCO ) .
`` By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was able to keep growing its business at a rapid pace despite the challenges of the pandemic .
This provided positive support for the company 's profitability , giving us full confidence in the future of our company . ''

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/. Founded in 2000, Romania's INVITE Systems SRL has grown rapidly since 2005. Today, it stands as one of the country's most important network service providers in the Virtual Private Network (VPN) field. And, as one of the first network service providers to introduce digital hosting services, INVITE Systems has also led the industry, not simply followed.
No Space Too Small
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden surge in demand for online services in Romania, from gaming and videos to live broadcasts. This threatened to overwhelm INVITE Systems' platform capabilities and the company needed to quickly deploy a new data center to meet the burst requirements of enterprise customers specializing in games and videos.
Today, the rate of service expansion has far exceeded expectations. While, in the past, the planning and approval process for a new data center proved extremely time-consuming — involving multiple vendors designing and coordinating work for each subsystem, vastly increasing the complexity and time needed — this time, in the span of just a few short months, a highly reliable data center was deployed, efficiently bringing services online.
For its new data center, however, the only space INVITE Systems had available was the canteen. While the structure itself was sufficiently sturdy, space was limited and there were no raised floors. The company needed to fit as many Information Technology (IT) devices into the space as possible. While traditional data center deployment only supports a power density of 3–5 kW per cabinet, with power distribution usually taking up half of the equipment room, a high power-density data center was therefore obviously required.
Clearly, INVITE Systems needed a partner with strong design capabilities, to help transform the space into a modern, highly reliable data center. Huawei was chosen to complete the project, giving a new mission to the old canteen.
Easy Site Selection, Fast Deployment
Huawei's intelligent FusionModule2000 solution, which is fully modularized and integrated, enables fast deployment. The device does not need to be installed on a raised floor, simplifying site selection in general and, in this particular case, overcoming the physical constraints of the canteen.
"Huawei FusionModule2000 shortened the rollout time of our new data center by more than two months, from preparation to installation and overall commissioning. Much to my surprise, deployment was completed in just one month, exceeding all our expectations."
-- Alex, CIO of INVITE Systems SRL
The design of FusionModule2000 — with cold and hot aisle containment, in-row smart cooling, and local cooling — meets the requirements for high-density deployment, greatly improving cooling efficiency and reducing overall power consumption.
Intelligent management methods are used to predict faults on all power supply and cooling links, further ensuring data center reliability and lowering the skill requirements of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel. Meanwhile, unified collaboration between the local smart large screen and a remote management platform improves data center O&M efficiency by up to 35%.
Saving Space: SmartLi UPS
Huawei deployed a cutting-edge intelligent lithium battery solution — Huawei SmartLi Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) — in the 20 square meter kitchen area of the canteen. The power density of each UPS module is 50 kVA/3U, while the overall footprint is just 0.51 square meters. By using lithium batteries for power backup, the physical footprint is dramatically reduced, by 70%, compared to traditional lead-acid alternatives. This made it possible to fit the entire power distribution system of INVITE Systems' new data center in the kitchen space, leaving the main area as a modular equipment room and ensuring sufficient space for expansion.
In addition, SmartLi UPS provides a ten year, maintenance-free lifecycle and supports the mixed use of old and new batteries, boosting value for money and reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
"By working with Huawei, INVITE Systems SRL was able to keep growing its business at a rapid pace despite the challenges of the pandemic. This provided positive support for the company's profitability, giving us full confidence in the future of our company."
CONTACT: Qiwei Li, liqiwei2@huawei.com


tass--2020-11-30--Nearly 30% of Russia’s coronavirus deaths recorded in November

MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
As many as 11,905 coronavirus deaths were recorded in Russia in November , @ @ @ @ @ based on data from the national anti-coronavirus crisis center .
The figure marks a 1.6-fold @ @ @ @ @ when 7,268 coronavirus patients were identified in the country .
According to the crisis center @ @ @ @ @ died in the country , which means that about 30 % of deaths were recorded @ @ @ @ @ ’ s coronavirus mortality rate rose from 1.73 % to 1.74 % in the past @ @ @ @ @ thing to note is that the crisis center ’ s data does not include updated @ @ @ @ @ that the Federal State Statistics Service releases .

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. As many as 11,905 coronavirus deaths were recorded in Russia in November, according to a TASS analysis based on data from the national anti-coronavirus crisis center. The figure marks a 1.6-fold rise compared to October, when 7,268 coronavirus patients were identified in the country.
According to the crisis center, 39,895 coronavirus patients have died in the country, which means that about 30% of deaths were recorded in November. The country’s coronavirus mortality rate rose from 1.73% to 1.74% in the past month.
However, a thing to note is that the crisis center’s data does not include updated mortality data from previous months that the Federal State Statistics Service releases.


tass--2020-11-30--Almost 30% of COVID-19 patients in Russia contracted virus in November

It is 1.5 times more than the number of cases recorded in October ( 441,830 ) .
Overall , Russia @ @ @ @ @ since the pandemic began .
Therefore , around 30 % of all the cases were @ @ @ @ @ the past month , Moscow reported 181,576 infections ( 38 % higher than in October @ @ @ @ @ , which has come to be a second epidemic epicenter in the country , recorded @ @ @ @ @ than in October ) .
Russia ’ s recoveries in November hit 563,290 , which @ @ @ @ @ in October ( 257,157 ) .
These numbers propelled the recovery share from 75.1 % @ @ @ @ @ higher infection rate .
The number of active cases in the country rose from 102,343 @ @ @ @ @ center ’ s data shows .

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. The Russian anti-coronavirus crisis center reported 677,538 coronavirus cases in November, TASS tally shows.
It is 1.5 times more than the number of cases recorded in October (441,830).
Overall, Russia has identified 2,295,654 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began. Therefore, around 30% of all the cases were identified in November.
In the past month, Moscow reported 181,576 infections (38% higher than in October), while St. Petersburg, which has come to be a second epidemic epicenter in the country, recorded 64,531 (251.6% higher than in October).
Russia’s recoveries in November hit 563,290, which is 2.2 times higher than in October (257,157). These numbers propelled the recovery share from 75.1% to 77.5% despite the higher infection rate.
The number of active cases in the country rose from 102,343 to 477,055, the crisis center’s data shows.


tass--2020-11-30--Connecting Style & Health – Amazfit Launches Contest to Win Its Market Leading Wearables

SHENZHEN , China , Nov. 30 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ .
Amazfit , one of the leading players in the smart watch market , today launched an international marketing campaign themed `` Amaze Your Wrist '' .
Amazfit is encouraging fans to share a stylish photograph on Instagram to show the world why they should win its latest wearables [ 1 ] .
* The Amaze Your Wrist Grand Prize winner will receive FOUR Amazfit wearables – a GTR 2 , a GTS 2 , a Bip U , and a Band 5 .
Runner-up will win a GTR 2 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive a Bip U or Band 5 .
The campaign is part of Amazfit 's strategy of creating dynamic , fashionable watches for youthful , active lifestyles .
Packed with the latest technology including online and offline voice control , plus comprehensive health features , Amazfit wearables are designed to make life easier , more efficient and more fun .
The Amaze Your Wrist Contest is open to Amazfit fans living in the United States ( excluding Rhode Island ) , United Kingdom , France , Germany and Russia .
The contest runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving winners the chance to post pictures and win the latest Amazfit wearable in time for the upcoming holiday season .
• The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 are classic and fashionable smartwatches suitable for active lifestyles , with a comprehensive range of health features and Alexa Built-in [ 2 ] .
• The Amazfit Band 5 takes the `` band '' category of wearables to a new level , with its science-based personal health management system .
• The Amazfit Bip U Series is a fun lightweight smartwatch packed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about your health metrics All # amazeyourwrist entries will be judged on the creativity , originality and uniqueness of the Instagram photo .
It 's Your Time to Be Amazing .
Get Ready to Amaze Your Wrist .
Start shooting now and find the best look that shows the world why users should Amaze Your Wrist .

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/. Amazfit, one of the leading players in the smart watch market, today launched an international marketing campaign themed "Amaze Your Wrist". Amazfit is encouraging fans to share a stylish photograph on Instagram to show the world why they should win its latest wearables[1].*
The Amaze Your Wrist Grand Prize winner will receive FOUR Amazfit wearables – a GTR 2, a GTS 2, a Bip U, and a Band 5. Runner-up will win a GTR 2 or a GTS 2 and second runner-up will receive a Bip U or Band 5.
The campaign is part of Amazfit's strategy of creating dynamic, fashionable watches for youthful, active lifestyles. Packed with the latest technology including online and offline voice control, plus comprehensive health features, Amazfit wearables are designed to make life easier, more efficient and more fun.
The Amaze Your Wrist Contest is open to Amazfit fans living in the United States (excluding Rhode Island), United Kingdom, France, Germany and Russia. The contest runs 30 November through 14 December 2020, giving winners the chance to post pictures and win the latest Amazfit wearable in time for the upcoming holiday season.
The Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 are classic and fashionable smartwatches suitable for active lifestyles, with a comprehensive range of health features and Alexa Built-in [2] .
. The Amazfit Band 5 takes the "band" category of wearables to a new level, with its science-based personal health management system.
The Amazfit Bip U Series is a fun lightweight smartwatch packed with technology that gives users the must-have details about your health metrics
All #amazeyourwrist entries will be judged on the creativity, originality and uniqueness of the Instagram photo.
It's Your Time to Be Amazing. Get Ready to Amaze Your Wrist.
Start shooting now and find the best look that shows the world why users should Amaze Your Wrist.
CONTACT: Yunya Liu, liuyunya@huami.com, +86-15999658480


tass--2020-11-30--Jehovah’s Witnesses recruiters sentenced in Omsk Region

MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
A court in the Omsk Region has sentenced four defendants to up to three years of incarceration , including in a maximum security prison , for recruiting citizens to join the Jehovah ’ s Witnesses religious group ( outlawed in Russia ) , the website of the Omsk Regional Directorate of the Russian Investigative Committee said .
`` In the Omsk Region , organizers of an extremist group were sentenced < ... > a 36-year-old woman , her 48-year-old spouse and their two female acquaintances who were found guilty of committing a crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 , of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ( Recruitment of an individual to join an extremist organization ) .
< ... > Today the court sentenced the male defendant to 3 years of incarceration at a maximum security prison , he was taken into custody in a courtroom .
The female defendants received suspended prison sentences , '' the statement said .
The investigation and the court established that in September 2017 , the married couple , residents of St. Petersburg , arrived in Omsk where they organized the activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religious group which was declared extremist in 2017 among others in the structure of the Jehovah ’ s Witnesses religious organization in Russia .
Also , in May 2018 , the defendants expanded their recruitment activity to include some other districts of the Omsk Region .
`` They also received and distributed extremist literature and collected monetary donations from citizens .
For example , as the investigation established , the account of one of the defendants , via an instant payment system , received over 540,000 rubles ( over $ 7,000 - TASS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ the minister ’ s stipend ’ . ''
The donations were subsequently used to finance the illegal activity of the outlawed Jehovah ’ s Witnesses religious organization .
The defendants used clandestine methods : they were using aliases , scheduled secret meetings at `` safe '' apartments using text messages and chats .
The detained recruiters followed a special manual developed by the illegal organization which contained advice on how to behave when detained and questioned by law enforcement .
Jehovah ’ s Witnesses is an international religious organization that supports offbeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faith and provides special interpretations of many commonly accepted notions .
In August 2017 , the Russian Justice Ministry included Jehovah ’ s Witnesses and its 395 local religious branches in the list of organizations outlawed in the country .
The Russian Supreme Court satisfied the claim of the Justice Ministry to shut down the organization on April 20 , 2017 .
On April 20 , 2017 , the Russian Supreme Court declared the Jehovah ’ s Witnesses religious organization and all regional religious organizations in its structure an extremist organization .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Russia .

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. A court in the Omsk Region has sentenced four defendants to up to three years of incarceration, including in a maximum security prison, for recruiting citizens to join the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious group (outlawed in Russia), the website of the Omsk Regional Directorate of the Russian Investigative Committee said.
"In the Omsk Region, organizers of an extremist group were sentenced <...> a 36-year-old woman, her 48-year-old spouse and their two female acquaintances who were found guilty of committing a crime under Article 282.2, parts 1 and 2, of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Recruitment of an individual to join an extremist organization). <...> Today the court sentenced the male defendant to 3 years of incarceration at a maximum security prison, he was taken into custody in a courtroom. The female defendants received suspended prison sentences," the statement said.
The investigation and the court established that in September 2017, the married couple, residents of St. Petersburg, arrived in Omsk where they organized the activity of a local Jehovah’s Witnesses religious group which was declared extremist in 2017 among others in the structure of the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization in Russia.
Also, in May 2018, the defendants expanded their recruitment activity to include some other districts of the Omsk Region. "They also received and distributed extremist literature and collected monetary donations from citizens. For example, as the investigation established, the account of one of the defendants, via an instant payment system, received over 540,000 rubles (over $7,000 - TASS) with the payment purpose indicated as ‘the minister’s stipend’." The donations were subsequently used to finance the illegal activity of the outlawed Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization.
The defendants used clandestine methods: they were using aliases, scheduled secret meetings at "safe" apartments using text messages and chats. The detained recruiters followed a special manual developed by the illegal organization which contained advice on how to behave when detained and questioned by law enforcement.
Jehovah’s Witnesses is an international religious organization that supports offbeat views on the essence of the Christian faith and provides special interpretations of many commonly accepted notions. In August 2017, the Russian Justice Ministry included Jehovah’s Witnesses and its 395 local religious branches in the list of organizations outlawed in the country. The Russian Supreme Court satisfied the claim of the Justice Ministry to shut down the organization on April 20, 2017.
On April 20, 2017, the Russian Supreme Court declared the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization and all regional religious organizations in its structure an extremist organization. The extremist organization’s activities are outlawed in Russia.


tass--2020-11-30--Ukraine reports drop in new daily coronavirus cases

KIEV , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
As many as 9,946 coronavirus cases were recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours , down 23 % compared to Sunday , when 12,978 cases had been identified , the country ’ s Health Minister Maxim Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Monday .
`` As many as 9,946 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine as of November 30 .
There are 580 children and 360 medical workers among the new patients , '' he pointed out .
According to Stepanov , 1,161 coronavirus patients were taken to hospitals in Ukraine in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5,771 recovered .
Ukraine ’ s case tally has reached 732,625 .
As many as 345,149 coronavirus patients have recovered in the country and the death toll has climbed to 12,327 .
A total of 4,528,772 PCR coronavirus tests have been conducted in the country so far .
Ukraine recorded its first coronavirus case on March 3 .
Lockdown restrictions were introduced in the country on March 17 .
The Ukrainian authorities imposed weekend lockdown on November 11 .
A state of emergency will remain in effect until December 31 in accordance with @ @ @ @ @ @

KIEV, November 30. /TASS/. As many as 9,946 coronavirus cases were recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, down 23% compared to Sunday, when 12,978 cases had been identified, the country’s Health Minister Maxim Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Monday.
"As many as 9,946 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine as of November 30. There are 580 children and 360 medical workers among the new patients," he pointed out.
According to Stepanov, 1,161 coronavirus patients were taken to hospitals in Ukraine in the past day, 114 died and 5,771 recovered.
Ukraine’s case tally has reached 732,625. As many as 345,149 coronavirus patients have recovered in the country and the death toll has climbed to 12,327.
A total of 4,528,772 PCR coronavirus tests have been conducted in the country so far.
Ukraine recorded its first coronavirus case on March 3. Lockdown restrictions were introduced in the country on March 17. The Ukrainian authorities imposed weekend lockdown on November 11. A state of emergency will remain in effect until December 31 in accordance with the government’s decision.


tass--2020-11-30--Russia records 26,338 new daily coronavirus cases

MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 26,338 to 2,295,654 in @ @ @ @ @ the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday .
Mass vaccination with EpiVacCorona in Russia to @ @ @ @ @ , 6,511 new cases were identified in Moscow in the past day , 3,691 in @ @ @ @ @ the Moscow region , 458 in the Nizhny Novogorod region , 414 in the Karelia @ @ @ @ @ Sverdlovsk region .
According to data from the crisis center , there are currently 477,055 @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 26,338 to 2,295,654 in the past 24 hours, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday.
Mass vaccination with EpiVacCorona in Russia to start in 2021
The country reported 26,683 cases on Sunday.
In particular, 6,511 new cases were identified in Moscow in the past day, 3,691 in St. Petersburg, 1,064 in the Moscow region, 458 in the Nizhny Novogorod region, 414 in the Karelia region and 381 in the Sverdlovsk region .
According to data from the crisis center, there are currently 477,055 active coronavirus cases in Russia.


tass--2020-11-30--Moscow coronavirus recoveries up by 5,073

Lockdown issue will be dropped in Russia if precautionary measures observed , says WHO World Health Organization ( WHO ) @ @ @ @ @ quoted the example of Asian countries which managed to avoid a total lockdown thanks to @ @ @ @ @ measures

Biden says alternative to sanctions against Russia would be Third World War
"Russia will pay a serious price for this short term and long term, particularly long term," the US leader stressed
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tass--2020-11-30--UMKM EXPO Brilianpreneur 2020 Provides Global Stage to Over 400 Leading Indonesia's MSMEs

JAKARTA , Indonesia , Nov. 30 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ .
UMKM EXPO ( RT ) Brilianpreneur 2020 will be held at Jakarta Convention Center on 10-13 December 2020 , organized by Bank Rakyat Indonesia ( BRI ) ( Ticker : BBRI.JK ) , The largest bank in Indonesia .
The event returns for the second time after its debut last year , providing the best local products of Indonesia 's MSMEs embodied in engaging art installations .
`` This year , UMKM EXPO ( RT ) Brilianpreneur 2020 is going online and truly global for the second time .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can expect an artful blend of virtual and physical events .
In our virtual world , buyers can meet with over 400 MSMEs , '' said Sunarso , President Director of BRI .
Last year 's event gave a significant boost to the promotion of Indonesia 's MSMEs , with the value of deals topping US $ 33.5 million from overseas buyers such as USA , Japan , Mainland China , Hong Kong , Saudi Arabia , Netherlands , and Australia , among others .
The event also supports the Indonesian government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exports , as aligned to the # BANGGABUATANINDONESIA movement .
Indonesia 's exports have experienced a surge recently , reaching $ 14,39 billion in 2020 , a 37- percent increase compared to May 2020 ( US $ 10,53 billion ) , according to the Central Bureau of Statistics UMKM EXPO ( RT ) Brilianpreneur 2020 is a grand showcase of Indonesia 's top-quality export products across sectors , including Fashion , Accessories & Beauty , Home Decor & Craft , and Food & Beverage categories .
Among the line-up is Lompong Textiles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-machine weaving tools .
Its craftsmen produce a woven fabric called tenun troso , named after the village where it was first created and exclusively made in the archipelago today .
`` It takes intricate and meticulous craftsmanship to make our products , which are made entirely by hand using 100 % nature-derived materials - even during the dyeing process , '' said M.Yakub , Lompong Textiles .
Also joining this year is Pyo Jewelry , a contemporary heritage jewellery house , famed for its highly treasured necklaces and bracelets made from natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than an immersive exhibition , business matching & coaching clinic sessions , UMKM EXPO ( RT ) Brilianpreneur 2020 will also host a series of talk shows featuring high-level government officials , prominent entrepreneurs , and business executives at BRI .

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/. UMKM EXPO(RT) Brilianpreneur 2020 will be held at Jakarta Convention Center on 10-13 December 2020, organized by Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) (Ticker: BBRI.JK), The largest bank in Indonesia. The event returns for the second time after its debut last year, providing the best local products of Indonesia's MSMEs embodied in engaging art installations.
"This year, UMKM EXPO(RT) Brilianpreneur 2020 is going online and truly global for the second time. In our new 3D virtual expo, guests can expect an artful blend of virtual and physical events. In our virtual world, buyers can meet with over 400 MSMEs," said Sunarso, President Director of BRI.
Last year's event gave a significant boost to the promotion of Indonesia's MSMEs, with the value of deals topping US$ 33.5 million from overseas buyers such as USA, Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, and Australia, among others.
The event also supports the Indonesian government's decision to stimulate economic growth by boosting exports, as aligned to the #BANGGABUATANINDONESIA movement. Indonesia's exports have experienced a surge recently, reaching $14,39 billion in 2020, a 37- percent increase compared to May 2020 (US$ 10,53 billion), according to the Central Bureau of Statistics
UMKM EXPO(RT) Brilianpreneur 2020 is a grand showcase of Indonesia's top-quality export products across sectors, including Fashion, Accessories & Beauty, Home Decor & Craft, and Food & Beverage categories. Among the line-up is Lompong Textiles, an artisan traditional textile maker famous for non-machine weaving tools. Its craftsmen produce a woven fabric called tenun troso, named after the village where it was first created and exclusively made in the archipelago today.
"It takes intricate and meticulous craftsmanship to make our products, which are made entirely by hand using 100 % nature-derived materials - even during the dyeing process," said M.Yakub, Lompong Textiles.
Also joining this year is Pyo Jewelry, a contemporary heritage jewellery house, famed for its highly treasured necklaces and bracelets made from natural Sumatra stones and sea pearls.
Other than an immersive exhibition, business matching & coaching clinic sessions, UMKM EXPO(RT) Brilianpreneur 2020 will also host a series of talk shows featuring high-level government officials, prominent entrepreneurs, and business executives at BRI.
CONTACT: Aestika Oryza Gunarto Corporate Secretary, 021-575-1966, humas@bri.co.id


tass--2020-11-30--Russian peacekeepers set up field hospital in Karabakh

`` Subdivisions of a special-purpose medical detachment have opened a field hospital in Stepanakert , '' the statement said .
The ministry specified that the hospital was set up on the premises of an airport in Stepanakert .
MOSCOW , November 30 .
/TASS/ .
Servicemen of a special-purpose medical detachment have opened a field hospital in Stepanakert to provide medical aid to residents of Nagorno-Karabakh , the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday .
The specialists of the detachment will provide medical care for a peacekeeping contingent as well as for the local residents .
The hospital can accommodate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted that over 60 medical specialists arrived in the region , including military surgeons , general physicians , and epidemiologists .
They were brought by military transport aviation Il-76 aircraft from Khabarovsk to Yerevan .
In all , in order to deploy the special-purpose medical detachment of the Eastern Military District 122 servicemen , 54 units of automotive and special equipment , 66 tonnes of material supplies will arrive in Nagorno-Karabakh , the ministry added .
On November 9 , Russian President Vladimir Putin , Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a complete ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10 .
The Russian leader said the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides would maintain the positions that they had held and Russian peacekeepers would be deployed to the region .
The core of the peacekeeping contingent is formed by subdivisions of the 15th separate motor-rifle ( peacekeeping ) brigade of the Central Military District .
Russian observation points are positioned along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Lachin corridor , connecting Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh .
The peacekeeping operation command is located in Stepanakert .

"Subdivisions of a special-purpose medical detachment have opened a field hospital in Stepanakert," the statement said. The ministry specified that the hospital was set up on the premises of an airport in Stepanakert.
MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. Servicemen of a special-purpose medical detachment have opened a field hospital in Stepanakert to provide medical aid to residents of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday.
The specialists of the detachment will provide medical care for a peacekeeping contingent as well as for the local residents. The hospital can accommodate up to 40 people.
The ministry noted that over 60 medical specialists arrived in the region, including military surgeons, general physicians, and epidemiologists. They were brought by military transport aviation Il-76 aircraft from Khabarovsk to Yerevan.
In all, in order to deploy the special-purpose medical detachment of the Eastern Military District 122 servicemen, 54 units of automotive and special equipment, 66 tonnes of material supplies will arrive in Nagorno-Karabakh, the ministry added.
On November 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint statement on a complete ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10. The Russian leader said the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides would maintain the positions that they had held and Russian peacekeepers would be deployed to the region. The core of the peacekeeping contingent is formed by subdivisions of the 15th separate motor-rifle (peacekeeping) brigade of the Central Military District. Russian observation points are positioned along the line of contact in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Lachin corridor, connecting Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. The peacekeeping operation command is located in Stepanakert.


tass--2020-11-30--ZTE supports Ncell in completing preventive network maintenance at Everest Base Camp

SHENZHEN , China , November 30 .
/PRNewswire/ .
ZTE Corporation ( 0763.HK / 000063.SZ ) , a major international provider of telecommunications , enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet , today announced that it has supported Ncell successfully completing the preventive network maintenance at the southern slope of Everest Base Camp ( EBC ) at an altitude of 5,363 meters , further ensuring the network coverage quality of 2000-meter range around EBC .
The landmark base station of Ncell is the exclusive and highest base station on the southern slope of EBC .
Since the commissioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ network services for local people and climbers .
For the network operation and maintenance ( O & M ) , ZTE 's engineers have overcome various environmental difficulties , such as high altitude , storm wind and low temperature , and eventually completed the preventive network O & M , including power equipment replacement , wireless and transport network maintenance , and network quality optimization .
The landmark base station is mainly powered by solar energy and stand-by batteries .
As it is located at a high altitude with severe environment , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult .
In total , there are 10 base stations located in the Sagarmatha National Park area of Nepal , which are all constructed and maintained by ZTE .
Since 2010 , the base stations have continuously provided around-the-clock mobile network services for local residents and climbers .
Moving forward , Ncell will work with ZTE to achieve the mobile network coverage of the whole route of Mount Everest .
As a trusted and important partner of Ncell , ZTE has cooperated with Ncell for more than ten years to provide wireless , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nepal , meeting more than 60 % of Ncell 's wireless network business needs .
ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems , mobile devices and enterprise technology solutions to consumers , operators , companies and public sector customers .
The company has been committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge .
Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen ( H share stock code : 0763.HK / A share stock code : 000063.SZ ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 160 countries .

SHENZHEN, China, November 30. /PRNewswire/. ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today announced that it has supported Ncell successfully completing the preventive network maintenance at the southern slope of Everest Base Camp (EBC) at an altitude of 5,363 meters, further ensuring the network coverage quality of 2000-meter range around EBC.
The landmark base station of Ncell is the exclusive and highest base station on the southern slope of EBC. Since the commissioning in 2010, it has provided high-quality network services for local people and climbers.
For the network operation and maintenance (O&M), ZTE's engineers have overcome various environmental difficulties, such as high altitude, storm wind and low temperature, and eventually completed the preventive network O&M, including power equipment replacement, wireless and transport network maintenance, and network quality optimization.
The landmark base station is mainly powered by solar energy and stand-by batteries. As it is located at a high altitude with severe environment, the maintenance of the base station is really difficult. In total, there are 10 base stations located in the Sagarmatha National Park area of Nepal, which are all constructed and maintained by ZTE. Since 2010, the base stations have continuously provided around-the-clock mobile network services for local residents and climbers.
Moving forward, Ncell will work with ZTE to achieve the mobile network coverage of the whole route of Mount Everest.
As a trusted and important partner of Ncell, ZTE has cooperated with Ncell for more than ten years to provide wireless, core network and transport network services in Nepal, meeting more than 60% of Ncell's wireless network business needs.
ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, operators, companies and public sector customers. The company has been committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE sells its products and services in more than 160 countries.
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tass--2020-11-30--Risen Energy Provided 5.2MWDC PV Modules to Vayots Arev-1 Solar Farm in Armenia

NINGBO , China , November 30 .
/PRNewswire/ .
Vayots Arev-1 Solar Farm , located in Vayots Dzor region in southeastern Armenia , has grid-connected .
Risen Energy provided their JAGER PLUS 144 mono PERC bifacial double glass modules with a total installed capacity of 5.2MWDC for the project .
The developer and EPC of project was Optimum Energy LLC – local partner and exclusive distributor of Risen Energy in region .
Vayots Arev-1 Solar Farm is the first large scale project that has connected to the grid in Armenia .
In recent years , to reduce dependence on external @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage of its unique solar resources and location advantages to make a national strategic direction based on clean energy .
The government has also formulated a development outline , issued preferential and supporting policies , and been actively promoting the development of the renewable energy industry .
The Armenian government has further implemented its national strategy successfully through the grid connection of the solar farm .
As a global PV leader , Risen Energy has maintained a keen insight into the global PV emerging market by providing their high-quality products .
Risen Energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development of core technologies , such as MBB , bifacial , HJT and others .
Risen Energy 's role in helping the grid connection of Armenia 's largest solar farm will not only send more clean energy to the local area , but also enhance their brand influence in other overseas markets .
In the future , Risen Energy will continue to provide efficient products with high quality and professional customized services , contributing to the technological progress and development of the industry .

NINGBO, China, November 30. /PRNewswire/. Vayots Arev-1 Solar Farm, located in Vayots Dzor region in southeastern Armenia, has grid-connected. Risen Energy provided their JAGER PLUS 144 mono PERC bifacial double glass modules with a total installed capacity of 5.2MWDC for the project. The developer and EPC of project was Optimum Energy LLC – local partner and exclusive distributor of Risen Energy in region.
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Risen Energy's role in helping the grid connection of Armenia's largest solar farm will not only send more clean energy to the local area, but also enhance their brand influence in other overseas markets. In the future, Risen Energy will continue to provide efficient products with high quality and professional customized services, contributing to the technological progress and development of the industry.
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tass--2020-11-30--Power restored to Russian Primorye Region’s city after ice storm

VLADIVOSTOK , November 30./TASS/ .
Repair teams have restored power to Artyom , a satellite city north of Vladivostok , @ @ @ @ @ was imposed after an ice storm last week , the city administration reports on its @ @ @ @ @ been restored to all apartment buildings and private houses in Artyom , '' it said @ @ @ @ @ apartment blocks and 26 private houses that saw repeat outages due to wire breakage from @ @ @ @ @ the end of last week , 1,400 people remained without electricity in Artyom , home @ @ @ @ @ On November 19 , the Primorye Region was hit by rain , which later turned @ @ @ @ @ .
The storm damaged power lines , toppled trees and structures .
Homes in 73 @ @ @ @ @ population of over 180,000 people , were left without electricity .
On November 20 , @ @ @ @ @ of emergency .
By Friday , heat and electricity supply was restored largely , but @ @ @ @ @ damage continues .

VLADIVOSTOK, November 30./TASS/. Repair teams have restored power to Artyom, a satellite city north of Vladivostok, where a state of emergency was imposed after an ice storm last week, the city administration reports on its website.
"Electricity has been restored to all apartment buildings and private houses in Artyom," it said. Work continues at three apartment blocks and 26 private houses that saw repeat outages due to wire breakage from falling trees. As of the end of last week, 1,400 people remained without electricity in Artyom, home to over 100,000 residents.
On November 19, the Primorye Region was hit by rain, which later turned into snow and freezing rain. The storm damaged power lines, toppled trees and structures. Homes in 73 settlements, with a total population of over 180,000 people, were left without electricity. On November 20, the region declared a state of emergency. By Friday, heat and electricity supply was restored largely, but work to deal with the damage continues.


tass--2020-11-30--Chang’e-5 lander-ascender prepares for landing on the Moon - CNSA space administration

BEIJING , November 30./TASS/ .
The lander-ascender of the Chinese Chang ’ e-5 spacecraft separated on Monday from the orbiter @ @ @ @ @ landing on the Moon , the China National Space Administration ( CNSA ) reported .
@ @ @ @ @ separated from its orbiter-returner combination at 04:40 Monday local time ( 23:40 Moscow time on @ @ @ @ @ the CNSA said .
The orbiter-returner will continue orbiting about 200 km above the lunar @ @ @ @ @ will begin maneuvers for a safe landing .

BEIJING, November 30./TASS/. The lander-ascender of the Chinese Chang’e-5 spacecraft separated on Monday from the orbiter and is preparing for a landing on the Moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) reported.
The lander-ascender of the spacecraft separated from its orbiter-returner combination at 04:40 Monday local time (23:40 Moscow time on Sunday - TASS), the CNSA said.
The orbiter-returner will continue orbiting about 200 km above the lunar surface, while the lander-ascender will begin maneuvers for a safe landing.


tass--2020-11-30--Launch of Soyuz rocket rescheduled for December 1 over bad weather in Kourou-Roscosmos

MOSCOW , November 30./TASS/ .
The launch of a Russian Soyuz-ST-A rocket with Falcon Eye 2 satellite for the United Arab Emirates from the Guiana Space Center near Kourou , French Guiana , was postponed until December 1 due to bad weather , Director General of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin has said on Twitter .
`` Rescheduled for tomorrow due to weather conditions in Kourou , '' he blogged .
Initially , the liftoff was scheduled for November 29 .
Rogozin said on Saturday that the launch was postponed until November 30 .
Meanwhile , a source from the space industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests of the Soyuz-ST-A carrier rocket at the Kourou spaceport had been successful and no faults had been found .
Last Monday , a source told TASS that Roscosmos specialists had found technical problems with the rocket during preparations for its launch from the Guiana Space Center .
The source explained that a leakage of the electric pneumatic valve had been found during tests at the assembly and measuring compound .
A new item was brought from Russia to replace it , the source said .
Dmitry Rogozin confirmed on Tuesday that Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Soyuz launch vehicle at the Kourou spaceport , thus preventing an accident during its launch .
The Soyuz-ST-A carrier rocket was developed and is manufactured by Russia ’ s Progress Space Rocket Center under the Soyuz program at the Guiana Space Center .
The launch vehicle is a modification of the Soyuz-2 carrier rocket of stage 1a adapted to the requirements of operation at the Guiana Space Center in terms of safety ( receipt of telecommands from Earth to terminate the flight ) , the telemetry system ( transmitters operating in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structure ) and the conditions of operation ( increased humidity , transportation by sea and others ) .

MOSCOW, November 30./TASS/. The launch of a Russian Soyuz-ST-A rocket with Falcon Eye 2 satellite for the United Arab Emirates from the Guiana Space Center near Kourou, French Guiana, was postponed until December 1 due to bad weather, Director General of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin has said on Twitter.
"Rescheduled for tomorrow due to weather conditions in Kourou," he blogged.
Initially, the liftoff was scheduled for November 29. Rogozin said on Saturday that the launch was postponed until November 30. Meanwhile, a source from the space industry told TASS on Friday that the final tests of the Soyuz-ST-A carrier rocket at the Kourou spaceport had been successful and no faults had been found.
Last Monday, a source told TASS that Roscosmos specialists had found technical problems with the rocket during preparations for its launch from the Guiana Space Center. The source explained that a leakage of the electric pneumatic valve had been found during tests at the assembly and measuring compound. A new item was brought from Russia to replace it, the source said.
Dmitry Rogozin confirmed on Tuesday that Russian specialists had found a faulty valve in the Soyuz launch vehicle at the Kourou spaceport, thus preventing an accident during its launch.
The Soyuz-ST-A carrier rocket was developed and is manufactured by Russia’s Progress Space Rocket Center under the Soyuz program at the Guiana Space Center.
The launch vehicle is a modification of the Soyuz-2 carrier rocket of stage 1a adapted to the requirements of operation at the Guiana Space Center in terms of safety (receipt of telecommands from Earth to terminate the flight), the telemetry system (transmitters operating in the decimeter band with the European telemetry frame structure) and the conditions of operation (increased humidity, transportation by sea and others).


tass--2020-11-30--Russians name Moscow, St. Petersburg as least polluted big cities

MOSCOW , November 30./TASS/ .
Russians consider the ecological situation in the two biggest cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg - as the most favorable , and say the worst ecological problem in most Russian cities is the pollution of water reservoirs and their banks with garbage , suggests a survey by the VTsIOM pollster .
`` The most environmentally friendly situation is in Moscow and St. Petersburg , and the most problem areas from this standpoint are million-plus cities and large cities with the population from 500,000 to 950,000 people , '' said the survey received by TASS .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ecological situation in the region where they live as satisfactory and good , with 68 % saying so .
Care for the environment is seen among the major tasks facing the state by 48 % of the surveyed Russians , especially by the younger generation .
Seventy-three percent of the polled Russians name the pollution of water reservoirs and their banks with garbage among the worst ecological problems .
As many as 64 % say these are industrial and sewage effluents , and 58 % name unauthorized dumps and removal of household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 26 and October 11 , 2020 .
They involved 1,600 Russians over the age of 18 years ; the maximum error margin with a probability of 95 % does not exceed 2.5 % .

MOSCOW, November 30./TASS/. Russians consider the ecological situation in the two biggest cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg - as the most favorable, and say the worst ecological problem in most Russian cities is the pollution of water reservoirs and their banks with garbage, suggests a survey by the VTsIOM pollster.
"The most environmentally friendly situation is in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the most problem areas from this standpoint are million-plus cities and large cities with the population from 500,000 to 950,000 people," said the survey received by TASS.
Most of the polled Russian nationals assess the ecological situation in the region where they live as satisfactory and good, with 68% saying so. Care for the environment is seen among the major tasks facing the state by 48% of the surveyed Russians, especially by the younger generation.
Seventy-three percent of the polled Russians name the pollution of water reservoirs and their banks with garbage among the worst ecological problems. As many as 64% say these are industrial and sewage effluents, and 58% name unauthorized dumps and removal of household garbage.
The VTsIOM-Sputnik surveys were conducted on July 26 and October 11, 2020. They involved 1,600 Russians over the age of 18 years; the maximum error margin with a probability of 95% does not exceed 2.5%.


tass--2020-12-01--Russian peacekeepers ensure security of vehicle traffic via Lachin corridor

MOSCOW , December 1 .
/TASS/ .
Troops of Russia ’ s peacekeeping contingent are ensuring security of vehicle traffic and movement of citizens via the Lachin corridor in Nagorno-Karabakh , the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday .
`` The peacekeepers are ensuring security of civilian vehicle traffic and movement of citizens through the Lachin corridor [ connecting Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh ] , the shipment of foodstuffs and various goods and are escorting and ensuring security of repair crews , which are fulfilling the tasks on restoring infrastructure facilities , '' the ministry said in a statement .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since November 14 , the ministry stated .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost control of them .
On November 9 , Russian President Vladimir Putin , Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint statement on a complete ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10 .
The Russian leader said the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides would maintain the positions that they had held and Russian peacekeepers would be deployed to the region .
Besides , Baku and Yerevan must exchange prisoners and the bodies of those killed .
The 15th detached motorized infantry brigade units of the Central Military District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Russian peacekeepers have set up observation posts along the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh and along the Lachin corridor that connects Armenia with the enclave to exercise control of the ceasefire observance .
The peacekeeping mission ’ s command is stationed in Stepanakert , the de facto capital of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The situation in the area is monitored round-the-clock .

MOSCOW, December 1. /TASS/. Troops of Russia’s peacekeeping contingent are ensuring security of vehicle traffic and movement of citizens via the Lachin corridor in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
"The peacekeepers are ensuring security of civilian vehicle traffic and movement of citizens through the Lachin corridor [connecting Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh], the shipment of foodstuffs and various goods and are escorting and ensuring security of repair crews, which are fulfilling the tasks on restoring infrastructure facilities," the ministry said in a statement.
More than 26,000 refugees have come back home since November 14, the ministry stated.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them.
On November 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint statement on a complete ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10. The Russian leader said the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides would maintain the positions that they had held and Russian peacekeepers would be deployed to the region. Besides, Baku and Yerevan must exchange prisoners and the bodies of those killed. The 15th detached motorized infantry brigade units of the Central Military District form the backbone of the peacekeeping contingent. The Russian peacekeepers have set up observation posts along the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh and along the Lachin corridor that connects Armenia with the enclave to exercise control of the ceasefire observance. The peacekeeping mission’s command is stationed in Stepanakert, the de facto capital of Nagorno-Karabakh. The situation in the area is monitored round-the-clock.


tass--2020-12-01--Soyuz rocket’s launch with UAE’s satellite postponed to Dec. 2

MOSCOW , December 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s carrier rocket Soyuz ST-A with the United Arab Emirates ’ @ @ @ @ @ could not blast off early on Tuesday from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana over @ @ @ @ @ the Arianespace corporation Stephane Israel said .
According to him , problems with transmitting telemetry @ @ @ @ @ for the launch .
The carrier rocket and the satellite are in good order and @ @ @ @ @ standby mode .
The new launch will be carried out exactly the same time the @ @ @

MOSCOW, December 1. /TASS/. Russia’s carrier rocket Soyuz ST-A with the United Arab Emirates’ Falcon Eye 2 military satellite could not blast off early on Tuesday from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana over technical problems, CEO of the Arianespace corporation Stephane Israel said.
According to him, problems with transmitting telemetry data occurred during the preparations for the launch. The carrier rocket and the satellite are in good order and will be switched to a standby mode. The new launch will be carried out exactly the same time the next day.
Initially, the liftoff was scheduled for November 29. Director General of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin said that the launch was postponed until November 30.
The Soyuz-ST-A carrier rocket was developed and is manufactured by Russia’s Progress Space Rocket Center under the Soyuz program at the Guiana Space Center.
The launch vehicle is a modification of the Soyuz-2 carrier rocket of stage 1a adapted to the requirements of operation at the Guiana Space Center in terms of safety (receipt of telecommands from Earth to terminate the flight), the telemetry system (transmitters operating in the decimeter band with the European telemetry frame structure) and the conditions of operation (increased humidity, transportation by sea and others).
According to Arianespace, Falcon Eye 2 was created jointly by Airbus Defense and Thales Alenia Space companies. It will become part of the system controlled by the UAE’s operators and will fulfill two functions: supporting missions of the country’s Armed Forces and imaging the Earth surface for commercial projects.


tass--2020-12-01--Wisconsin governor certifies Biden’s win in battleground state

WASHINGTON , December 1 .
/TASS/ .
Governor of US battleground state of Wisconsin Tony Evers on Monday certified the US presidential election results , confirming Democrat Joe Biden ’ s victory .
`` Today I carried out my duty to certify the November 3rd election , and as required by state and federal law , I ’ ve signed the Certificate of Ascertainment for the slate of electors for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris , '' Evers wrote on his Twitter account .
Earlier , Ann Jacobs , chairwoman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission , signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Dane and Milwaukee counties .
So , Biden will get 10 electoral votes .
The US presidential election was held on November 3 .
Major US media outlets project that the Democratic contender Joe Biden has presumptively won the presidential election , securing over 270 electoral votes .
Incumbent US President Donald Trump is challenging the current outcome , claiming irregularities in the ballot processing in key swing states , and has filed lawsuits to fight his case in court .
Last week , the US General Services Administration acknowledged Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are ready to transfer the budget funds required to begin the transition process in the run-up to his inauguration .
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20 .

WASHINGTON, December 1. /TASS/. Governor of US battleground state of Wisconsin Tony Evers on Monday certified the US presidential election results, confirming Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.
"Today I carried out my duty to certify the November 3rd election, and as required by state and federal law, I’ve signed the Certificate of Ascertainment for the slate of electors for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris," Evers wrote on his Twitter account.
Earlier, Ann Jacobs, chairwoman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, signed off on the results of the recount in Dane and Milwaukee counties. So, Biden will get 10 electoral votes.
The US presidential election was held on November 3. Major US media outlets project that the Democratic contender Joe Biden has presumptively won the presidential election, securing over 270 electoral votes. Incumbent US President Donald Trump is challenging the current outcome, claiming irregularities in the ballot processing in key swing states, and has filed lawsuits to fight his case in court.
Last week, the US General Services Administration acknowledged Biden’s win, formally informing him that they are ready to transfer the budget funds required to begin the transition process in the run-up to his inauguration. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20.


tass--2020-12-01--Biden win to open up prospects for Palestinian settlement, envoy to Russia says

MOSCOW , December 1 .
/TASS/ .
Palestine expects that the new US administration will open up prospects for ironing out the Palestinian-Israeli issue , Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal told an online conference on Monday .
`` We believe that certain changes are happening now , especially as the new US administration is coming to power .
This will open up new prospects for solving this [ Palestinian-Israeli ] issue , '' Nofal said .
According to him , the recent resumption of contacts with Israel `` was mainly a message for the new US administration '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , the diplomat stressed that Washington ’ s unilateral mediation in the Palestinian-Israeli settlement was unacceptable .
`` We see that the new US administration also understands our wish , '' he said .
The diplomat pointed out that Russia could play an important role in resolving the conflict .
He voiced support for boosting the efforts of the Quartet of international mediators on the Middle East settlement ( Russia , the US , the UN and the EU ) .
`` We are trying to return to international resolutions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this [ Palestinian-Israeli ] issue , '' the ambassador said .
The US presidential election was held on November 3 .
Major US media outlets project that the Democratic contender Joe Biden has presumptively won the presidential election , securing over 270 electoral votes .
Incumbent US President Donald Trump is challenging the current outcome , claiming irregularities in the ballot processing in key swing states , and has filed lawsuits to fight his case in court .
Last week , the US General Services Administration acknowledged Biden ’ s win , formally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer the budget funds required to begin the transition process in the run-up to his inauguration .
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20 .

MOSCOW, December 1. /TASS/. Palestine expects that the new US administration will open up prospects for ironing out the Palestinian-Israeli issue, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal told an online conference on Monday.
"We believe that certain changes are happening now, especially as the new US administration is coming to power. This will open up new prospects for solving this [Palestinian-Israeli] issue," Nofal said.
According to him, the recent resumption of contacts with Israel "was mainly a message for the new US administration" that Palestine is ready to continue dialogue. Meanwhile, the diplomat stressed that Washington’s unilateral mediation in the Palestinian-Israeli settlement was unacceptable. "We see that the new US administration also understands our wish," he said.
The diplomat pointed out that Russia could play an important role in resolving the conflict. He voiced support for boosting the efforts of the Quartet of international mediators on the Middle East settlement (Russia, the US, the UN and the EU). "We are trying to return to international resolutions and documents, which could help us solve this [Palestinian-Israeli] issue," the ambassador said.
The US presidential election was held on November 3. Major US media outlets project that the Democratic contender Joe Biden has presumptively won the presidential election, securing over 270 electoral votes. Incumbent US President Donald Trump is challenging the current outcome, claiming irregularities in the ballot processing in key swing states, and has filed lawsuits to fight his case in court.
Last week, the US General Services Administration acknowledged Biden’s win, formally informing him that they are ready to transfer the budget funds required to begin the transition process in the run-up to his inauguration. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20.