The prime minister noted the efficiency of Russia’s assistance and the high professionalism of Russian military specialists and medics who are completing their humanitarian mission in Italy.

The Russian leader emphasized that these countries treasure the memory of heroes whose bravery on the frontlines and selfless labor in the rear contributed to the defeat of Nazism.

Russia will begin to partially lift its Covid-19 lockdown from May 12 when restrictions on industrial and construction businesses are removed, Sergey Sobyanin announced during a government meeting chaired by Vladimir Putin.

Starting with April 22, people can only travel by public transport if they have special digital passes detailing the purpose of travel.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko also recalled that medical university students are involved.

More than 40,000 tests are conducted in the city daily.

Marat Khusnullin emphasized that the situation is unfolding differently in the regions.

Government authorities will start procurements of automobiles scheduled to 2021 and 2022 as early as in the second quarter of 2020.

The Russian government has lifted a temporary ban imposed earlier and allowed the export of medical masks and other protective equipment again. This follows from the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, RIA Novosti reports on Sunday, May 3.

Sergei Sobyanin pointed out that the Moscow authorities were using the capacity of all medical facilities to combat the infection.