The Japanese will open access to previously closed area of the South Kuril Islands According to Vladimir Putin, cooperation in the Kuril Islands will lead to the establishment of the atmosphere for further dialogue on the peace Treaty. Moscow. 16 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he agreed with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to do everything to ensure the access of the former Japanese inhabitants of Southern Kuriles on the island. “Mr. Prime Minister yesterday in an interview with face to face have devoted a lot of attention, handed me a letter from citizens of Japan who aspire to such informal interaction with Russian citizens on these Islands”, he said at a press conference after talks with Abe. PhotosControversial ridge “We have agreed that we will do everything possible to give them free access even in those areas that until now were closed to them”, —
Day: December 17, 2016
The Ministry of defense announced the rescue of 10 thousand people as a result of the withdrawal of militants from Aleppo
© EPA/GHITH SY MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. The withdrawal of rebels from Aleppo, opened up new possibilities for the cessation of fighting in other parts of Syria to move forward in reconciliation it is necessary to negotiate with parties to the conflict “on the ground”. This was stated by the official representative of the Ministry of defense of Russia major-General Igor Konashenkov.
The victims of the explosion in Turkey were 13 military
Undermined by bus As a result of explosion the bus with the military in the Turkish city of Kayseri 13 people were killed, 48 were injured. Such data, as reported by RIA Novosti, gave the General staff of the country. “At 08:45 in the terrorist attack aimed at the vehicle, which was traveling in the dismissal of soldiers and corporals, 13 of our comrades were killed and 48 were injured. The wounded were immediately taken to the hospital. Among the victims can be civilians”, — stated in the message. On Saturday morning, December 17, near the bus with the military exploded a car. The responsibility for the incident itself until no one picked up. A week ago, on 10 December, a powerful bomb exploded in Istanbul, killing more than 40 people, more than 150 were injured.
Kuklachev’s chances cat whiskers to become President
The trainer Yuri Kuklachev considers that the Barnaul cat whiskers more chance of becoming President of Russia than many other applicants to compete for this position. He said this on Friday, December 16, the National news service (NSN). According to Kuklachev, the cat “loves people and his Motherland knows”. “This is generally a great cat, either. He feels his house. It must be love and not to destroy” — said the artist. “We need (…) his example to prove something and to do something. And while I do not see that someone, somewhere, something, somehow. In General, I don’t want to get into politics, but I do know that cat whiskers more chances,” said the trainer. At the same time Kuklachev considers that, “when people don’t have the brains to serious work, they start to do stupid things.” “Let the cat live their lives (…). Do not be surprised if
Shoigu discussed the situation in Aleppo with the colleagues from Syria and Iran, the head of Turkish intelligence
Sergei Shoigu © Vadim Grishanin/press service of the defense Ministry of the Russian Federation/TASS MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. The Russian defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a bilateral telephone negotiations with heads of military departments of Syria Fahed Jassem al-Frege and Iran by Hossein Dehgaon and also with the head of the national intelligence service of Turkey Hakan Fidana. This was announced by the defense Ministry. “During the talks they exchanged opinions on the situation in Aleppo. Discussed ways to normalize the military and humanitarian situation and concrete steps to create conditions ensuring the cessation of hostilities in Syria”, – is spoken in the message.
The defense Ministry explained how the liberation of Aleppo will affect the course of the war in Syria
The procedures for consenting to surrender to rebels from Aleppo is significant, since after it became obvious that to achieve peace in Syria must begin to negotiate to all parties, and this should be done on the ground. This statement was made in the defense Ministry. “The conferences in the West, instead of negotiating with all sides in Syria, except terrorists is a dead end”, – stressed in the defense Ministry. The Russian defense Ministry also said that the removal of fighters from Aleppo to really put an end to the issue of secession of the so-called “moderate opposition“ from the radicals. “The operation for the withdrawal of fighters along with their families from Aleppo have opened new opportunities for the introduction of the cessation of fighting in other areas of Syria”, – concluded MO. Only the withdrawal of the terrorists and their relatives from the
The United States accused China to capture the underwater drone in the South China sea
The United States accused China to capture the underwater drone in the South China sea US officials say that an unmanned underwater vehicle was used for Oceanographic research. MOSCOW, 16 Dec — RIA Novosti. A warship of the Chinese Navy captured an American unmanned underwater vehicle, Reuters reported. The incident occurred on 15 December in the South China sea, North-West from the Bay of Subic Bay. According to US officials, the drone was used by the Oceanographic vessel USNS Bowditch. “It was protected by sovereign immunity of the ship, it was clear inscription in English, that it should not be removed from the water. It was an American property,” said a U.S. official CNBC. According to him, the underwater vessel used to collect Oceanographic data within the unclassified program. Washington through diplomatic channels expressed their protest to Beijing, which the Chinese side has not responded, the official said.
Study: frequent saunas may protect against dementia
Study: frequent saunas may protect against dementia Scientists at the University of Eastern Finland came to this conclusion as a result of observations they conducted in over 20 years. HELSINKI, 16 December. /Offset. TASS Nina Burmistrova/. Frequent trips to the sauna can reduce the risk of a person has dementia. These results were based on a study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland. Observing involved in the study lasted for 20 years. A group of 2 thousand middle-aged men were divided into three test groups: those who went to the sauna once a week, two to three times four to seven times. Scientists claim that “the more frequent these trips, the lower the risk of dementia”. “Among those who visited a sauna four to seven times per week, the risk of developing dementia was 66% lower than in the other groups, and, in particular, the risk of getting Alzheimer’s
Putin called for an end to “historic ping-pong” about the fate of the Kuril Islands
Putin called for an end to “historic ping-pong” about the fate of the Kuril Islands The Russian President noted that a solution to the territorial problem and conclude a peace Treaty Russia and Japan cannot be achieved overnight. TOKYO, December 16. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin considers it necessary to stop “playing” with Japan in the “historical ping-pong” about the fate of the South Kuril Islands. The Russian head of state is confident that the parties need to reach a final and lasting settlement. Read alsoPutin spoke about the details of the talks with Abe “In our view, need to stop this historical ping-pong on the territories you need in the end, somehow understand that the fundamental interests of Japan and Russia require a final, lasting settlement, that’s what this is all about,” said Putin at a press conference after talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Putin noted that the
Kasyanov: PARNASSUS support “the candidate for presidents in transition”
Mikhail Kasyanov © Sergei Savostyanov/TASS MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. The PARNAS party will support the candidate in presidents of the Russian Federation on elections in 2018, if he undertakes to become head of state for a transitional period to constitutional reform. On Saturday during the Congress party said its Chairman Mikhail Kasyanov.