Day: December 26, 2016

The Nigerian President announced the capture of the last stronghold of the Boko Haram

World

The President of Nigeria Mohammed Buhari stated that the country’s army seized the last fortified camp of insurgents of grouping “the West African province of the “Islamic state”” (old name “Boko Haram”, prohibited in Russia). About it reports Reuters. “The head of staff of the army informed me that the camp fell on 23 December at 13:35 and the terrorists fled, and they have nowhere else to hide,” said Bukhari. According to him, the “fall “Camp Zero” marks the final defeat of the terrorists from the “Boko Haram” in their last enclave in the woods Sambisa”. The capture of the extremists was the result of a large-scale offensive of the Nigerian army. According to military, fighters flee from the forest Sambisa, residents in the surrounding area are asked to be alert and actively assist the militias. The group “Boko Haram” (translated means “Western education is a sin”), established in 2002,

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Kadyrov has immortalized the memory of Dr. Lisa

Russia

The head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has decided to name Elizaveta Glinka (known as Dr. Lisa), who died in the plane crash of Tu-154 to Sochi, the Republican children’s clinical hospital in Grozny. He said this in his Instagram. “She devoted her life to the noble cause of saving children from the hot spots. Having a wonderful medical education, she could easily work in any hospital, but Elizabeth chose a difficult path of supporting those who can’t get help,” — said the head of Chechnya. Heavy loss for the whole of Russia called Kadyrov and the death of the artists song and dance ensemble of Alexandrov. “Along with the artists were killed and art Director, Lieutenant General, people’s artist of Russia Valery Khalilov. The ensemble has earned international fame. He for decades has performed in many countries. The artists were inspired by the soldiers and sailors of our

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MFA: Ukraine is working on introduction of a visa regime with Russia

Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin announced the development of a mechanism for the introduction of a visa regime with Russia. The Minister’s words convey the Rambler/news with a link to the TV channel “112 Ukraine”. “First, of course, must move in the direction of keep track of who comes from Russia to Ukraine. Now it’s analyzed and then we’re off with a proposal and how are we going to do, and about the time frame,” said Klimkin. As noted by the Minister, Ukraine is with Russia classical and hybrid warfare. According to Klimkin, the Russian authorities know which provocations to do in the case of the introduction of the visa regime, as in Russia there are millions of citizens of Ukraine. According to the head of the Ukrainian Ministry, “the visa regime is the relationship between civilized countries.” To speed

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Kiev did not respond to the crash of the Tu-154 near Sochi

Events

Condolences in connection with tragedy in the Black sea come from all over the world. One of the first words of sorrow expressed Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad. According to him, in the Arab Republic of news of the tragedy was met with great sadness, because on Board, as noted by Asad, there were friends with whom the Syrians wanted to share the joy of the recent victories and the upcoming holidays.   In a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin about his support stated by the Presidents of Turkey and Israel, Erdogan and Benjamin Netanyahu.   Words of deep sorrow handed the leadership of Germany – Chancellor Angela Merkel and foreign Minister Walter Steinmeier.   On behalf of the American people expressed condolences to the U.S. Ambassador John Tefft, from the British foreign Minister, Boris Johnson.   In Belarus the tragedy was seen as personal. Together with Russia, where Monday is

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Russia declared a national mourning

World

Monday, December 26, declared in Russia by day of national mourning. Such decision in connection with the plane crash over the Black sea, was made by President Vladimir Putin. In addition, the Russian leader decided to lower a little national flags throughout the country; to offer cultural institutions and broadcasting companies to cancel entertaining actions and transfers; to take necessary measures on rendering assistance to families of the victims. In a plane crash involving aircraft Tu-154B-2 223-aircraft division of the Ministry of defense killed 92 people: 84 passengers and 8 crew members. On Board were the artists of the song and dance ensemble of the Alexandrov, headed by Director Valery Khalilov, the journalists of the three TV channels (First, the “Stars” and NTV), the military, and a few others, including the Executive Director of the Fund “Fair aid” Elizaveta Glinka (known as Dr. Lisa) and the head of the Department

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Russia declared a national mourning

Russia

Monday, December 26, declared in Russia by day of national mourning. Such decision in connection with the plane crash over the Black sea, was made by President Vladimir Putin. In addition, the Russian leader decided to lower a little national flags throughout the country; to offer cultural institutions and broadcasting companies to cancel entertaining actions and transfers; to take necessary measures on rendering assistance to families of the victims. In a plane crash involving aircraft Tu-154B-2 223-aircraft division of the Ministry of defense killed 92 people: 84 passengers and 8 crew members. On Board were the artists of the song and dance ensemble of the Alexandrov, headed by Director Valery Khalilov, the journalists of the three TV channels (First, the “Stars” and NTV), the military, and a few others, including the Executive Director of the Fund “Fair aid” Elizaveta Glinka (known as Dr. Lisa) and the head of the Department

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Putin will hold an enlarged session of the Collegium of the defense Ministry of Russia

Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The President of Russia — Supreme commander of the Armed forces (AF) of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will hold the annual Board meeting of the Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation, told reporters on Wednesday, press Secretary of the head of state, Dmitry Peskov. “Tomorrow during the day, the President will hold an expanded meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of defense of Russia”, — said Peskov. Annual extended Board meeting of the Russian defense Ministry held in December under the leadership of the President. In 2014 these meetings are held at the National defence control centre in Moscow. They are attended by the senior members of the armed forces, representatives of bodies of state power, the military-industrial complex (MIC). At meetings, summarizing the activities of the armed forces, identifies the main challenges to the military buildup and the main directions of the Russian

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