Putin and Abe discussed the nuances of joint activity in the Kuril Islands

Putin and Abe discussed the nuances of joint activity in the Kuril Islands Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed on a document about the beginning of consultations on joint economic activities of two countries in the South Kuril Islands. On Thursday, 15 December, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, reports the correspondent of”.ru”. According to Ushakov, the leaders of “instruct the experts of the two countries to begin consultations on the harmonization of terms and areas of joint business”. Among the areas of cooperation referred to fisheries, tourism, medicine, ecology. The document refers to four South Kuril Islands. Activities will be carried out exclusively within the framework of the Russian zakonodatelstvo Useconomic President Rossiikaya alsoPrime Minister of Japan is ready to put an end to the territorial problem in relations with Russia On the eve of the Russian leader’s visit to Japan, his assistant noted

The militants “Jabhat EN-Nusra” agreed to the evacuation of the wounded from Foix and Kefraya

The militants of the terrorist group “Jabhat Fatah al-sham” (formerly known as “Jabhat EN-Nusra”, banned in Russia) agreed to the evacuation of the wounded from the besieged Syrian cities of Foix and Kefraya in Idlib province. On Friday, 16 December, Reuters reported, citing a source. It is noted that the evacuation may start in the near future. The Governor of the Syrian province of Hama said that just for the transport of persons sent 29 trucks and ambulances, said RIA Novosti. More than three years Foix, Kefraya, inhabited by about 20 thousand people, are under siege of the militants “Jabhat EN-Nusra.” Previously, on 16 December it became known that all areas of Eastern Aleppo released. At the Russian Centre of reconciliation of the warring parties announced that the operation to withdraw from the Eastern districts of Aleppo of the militants and their family members completed. In total areas, which is

The mayor of Yekaterinburg took Makarevich in the Museum

Andrey Makarevich during a visit to the Museum Mayor of Yekaterinburg Yevgeny Roizman gave a tour of the local Museum of fine arts for the leader of group “the time Machine” Andrei Makarevich. About it reports “Komsomolskaya Pravda — Ekaterinburg” on Friday, December 16. According to the mayor, Makarevich went to the exhibition of works of the Ural artist Misha Brusilovsky straight from the airport. “About the exhibition Brusilovsky, he said: “Incredibly, very high level.” Tomorrow will give Andrew an album with the works of Misha Shaevich,” said Roizman. The musician, who is the head of Yekaterinburg called his old friend, gave Roizman “his picture with the fish.” According to the newspaper, the mayor attended the concert “time Machine”, which will take place in Yekaterinburg on Friday evening. In October Roizman gave a tour of the Museum of Nevyansk icon for the leader of the music group “Leningrad” Sergey Shnurov.

Abe invited Putin to relax in the hot springs

Shinzo Abe Photo: RIA Novosti Thursday, December 15, during the official meeting in Nagato Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the country for the first time in 11 years, and also suggested that he “enjoy the hot springs,” reported the Rambler/news with reference to the portal “Tape.ru”. At the meeting, Putin said that he is very appreciative of the efforts of the Japanese Prime Minister, due to which there has been progress in relations between the two countries. The President also hoped that the upcoming two-day talks will contribute to the development of Russian-Japanese relations. In response, Abe has offered Russian leader to enjoy the beautiful nature, Japanese cuisine and hot springs. “When bathing in a hot spring, all the fatigue is leaving,” said Japanese Prime Minister. Putin thanked for the offer and added, “better not get tired, although the sources — it’s fun.”

As the world’s media reacted to Putin’s visit to Japan

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Japan was in the spotlight of the world media. Writes The Japan Times, Abe has shown his skill in diplomatic balancing act. Japanese Prime Minister it is important to build a relationship of trust, but it’s hard not to spoil relations with other members of the “Big seven”, which is not in a hurry to abandon the sanctions policy against Russia.   “Japan is expected to take the path of least resistance. The country will simplify visa regime – for example, will give residents of the four Islands more opportunities for free travel. But de facto this decision will mean the abandonment of sanctions by the “Big seven”. It may be a stumbling block in the joint policy group”, – writes the edition.   Cooperation between the two countries is noticed in The Washington Post. It noted that only two days of the visit of Putin

Military aircraft in the skies over Manhattan scared of Internet users

Military aircraft in the skies over Manhattan scared of Internet users The people of new York in social networks are discussing a flight of military aircraft over Manhattan, which hovered in the sky for about ten minutes. MOSCOW, December 14 — RIA Novosti. The people of new York in social networks are discussing a flight of military aircraft over Manhattan, which some witnesses managed to capture on video. According to users, the plane circled in the sky for about ten minutes. The footage shows how at low altitude, between the skyscrapers of American aircraft flying. Some users expressed the view that the way behind them may follow. They also suggested that it was a C-130 Hercules used as a military transport plane. A video of the plane that’s been circling Manhattan pic.twitter.com/Bsj5ANEeW1 — Alp Ozcelik (@alplicable) 13 Dec 2016. Thus a press-the Secretary of the Federal Department of civil aviation

Saurischia on Mars

Saurischia on Mars Why mission “Curiosity” was under threat. For a week the Mars Rover “Curiosity” can not move, transfixed on the approach to mount sharp. All its electronic systems operational, but he stands, awkwardly stretching out a hand. The reason for stopping serious — the Rover is stuck drill. All work with the manipulator stopped, the engineers on the Ground looking for the cause of the fault and trying to remotely give commands to the instrument. In the expedition of “Curiosity” it is a pretty boring stage: the scenic highlands of Murray remained behind, and the nearest rock of mount sharp are still a couple of kilometers. Them and overcome, the Rover, looking around at the surrounding dark Sands and gypsum layered deposits. On the way, “Curiosity” was met by a small meteorite, which, though slightly varied the impression of dull plain. Although NASA already well imagine the structure

“The money is”: the main thing from a conversation with Dmitry Medvedev

“The money is”: the main thing from a conversation with Dmitry Medvedev Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev gave a traditional interview to journalists of five Russian TV channels. Most importantly from the responses of the Prime Minister on issues about the economy and politics in the review of RBC. Economy Inflation for the year will be about 5.5% — a record low for the entire history of Russia, next year it will be even lower — about 4%. The President has set a goal of moving on to economic growth by 4% a year is not easy, but feasible task. The growth rate should be faster, the growth of 1 — 1.5% is not acceptable Russian industry is developing, largely due to import substitution. For two years in the appropriate program invested 250 billion rubles, it ensured the growth of a number of industries — chemical, woodworking and pulp