Photo: Kommersant Speaker of the state Duma Vyacheslav Volodin, commenting on the speech of the leader of LDPR Vladimir Zhirinovsky on the position that was occupied by the Russian people in the USSR, called on the deputies in their statements to take into account that Russia is a multinational country. In his speech from the rostrum of the state Duma LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky referred to was published in 1987 an article entitled “Russians in the USSR.” “Restructuring has allowed this article to release, and then stopped, already it became unprofitable to reveal the plight of the Russian. The idea was what: there seems to be Russian people, Balts, Belarusians, like more advanced. Now let’s raise the backward peoples to the level of developed and what it led to?”, – said Zhirinovsky. “Colleagues, I draw your attention that in this hall there are deputies representing the different Nations and nationalities,
Day: January 22, 2017
In Tokyo are going to “persevere” in negotiations with Russia on the South Kuril Islands
Photo: Kommersant Tokyo will be hard to continue talks with Russia about four Islands the southern Kurils and the conclusion of a peace Treaty, said foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. “Based on the new approach, we will persistently continue negotiations on the ownership of the four Northern island, (as in Japan called the Kunashir, Iturup, Shikotan and Habomai – ed.) and the conclusion of a peace Treaty,” said the Minister, speaking at the opening session of Parliament. He noted that an important step for the conclusion of a peace Treaty with Russia was the visit to Japan of the Russian President, held in December last year. He stressed that Tokyo intends to continue to promote political dialogue and to develop Russian-Japanese relations. Kishida recalled that at the meeting in December an agreement was reached to start negotiations on joint economic activities on the Islands of the South Kuril Islands and on
The Minister of defence of the United Kingdom is called “on the carpet” for the failure of tests of ballistic missiles
The defense Minister of Britain Michael Fallon is summoned to the House of representatives to report about the failure of tests of ballistic missiles. This writes the Sunday Times. As it turned out, the British government concealed the unsuccessful launch of missiles Trident II D5, which took place shortly before a vote in Parliament on the modernization of the nuclear shield of the country, the newspaper writes. The rocket, which was equipped with a nuclear warhead, deviated from the set course and flew towards coast. The reasons for the unsuccessful launch were not disclosed. According to the publication, the launch was made in June 2016 on the Florida coast with a Vengeance – one of four British nuclear submarines. The launch was only for four years. The incident caused panic among government circles. According to them, information about the failure could undermine confidence in the capabilities of
Why in London concealed the unsuccessful launch of a ballistic missile, said the expert
Chief editor of the magazine “national defense” Igor Korotchenko told the website of the TV channel “Star”, why the UK was to hide a failed launch missiles Trident II D5, and for what reasons the rocket changed course after launch. Maritime ballistic missile Trident II D5 is designed for nuclear deterrence and is part of the naval strategic nuclear deterrent forces of the United States of America, said Korotchenko. Rocket is an American development. Also, by special agreement between Washington and London, this type of ballistic missiles used by the British submarine strategic missile. Because of this, Britain conducts a test and combat training launches on naval testing grounds in the United States. There was an unsuccessful test launch of ballistic missiles Trident II D5 is aboard a British submarine. In June last year, the missile strayed from the right course and headed towards the coast. “Of
Trump looked at the protests and was furious
The US President Donald trump said on his Twitter page that he saw the protests and does not understand where were all these people during the elections. “I watched yesterday’s protests, but I was under the impression that we have just had elections!! Why are these people not vote?” — wrote trump. Mass protests began across the globe the day after the inauguration of Donald trump. They involved even media personalities and politicians, including Hillary Clinton, singer Alicia keys, film Director Michael Moore, actress Scarlett Johansson, Madonna. Trump also said that “celebrity is heavily messed up”, referring to the performances of some stars. Earlier it was reported that during a March in Washington by American singer Madonna made obscene criticism of trump. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / Globallookpress
Rogozin called dangerous incident unsuccessful launch of a UK rocket at the U.S. coast
Dmitry Rogozin © Dmitry Kandinsky/TASS MOSCOW, January 22. /TASS/. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin commented on the information media about what the UK government hid the fact the failed launch of missiles Trident II D5, which was produced with British submarines near the coast of the U.S. state of Florida in June of last year.
The Ministry supported the idea to restrict cash payments
Maxim Topilin The Minister of labour and social protection Maxim Topilin endorsed the idea of limiting expensive purchases for cash. It is reported by TASS on Sunday, January 22. The labor Minister stressed that, in his opinion, is “very right decision”. “Where are you abroad buy something expensive with cash? There is 500 euros anywhere to change it is impossible”, — said Topilin. Yesterday, 21 January, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has proposed to limit the cash payments to make the Russian economy more transparent. “Through this tool could collect more taxes,” explained the Minister of Finance its position. In the beginning of the year cash payments for amounts over 1.8 thousand dollars was prohibited in the Ukraine. The national Bank explained the decision necessity of development of cashless payments. In Russia, the idea of limiting expensive purchases for cash were discussed in 2012 with the participation of the Central Bank
Daily Mail predicted a Russian victory over the British army in one day
British Prime Minister Theresa may on a military base Reducing the military budget robs the army of Britain to remain an effective fighting force. To such conclusion experts of the Center for historical analysis and conflict research (CHACR), writes Daily Mail Sunday, January 22. “Cuts in defense spending leads to the fact that the only remaining combat unit in the British army can be completely destroyed in one day by a “competent enemy” such as Russia”, — quotes the edition of the abstracts from the report. According to experts, the decrease of funding leads to the depletion of army capabilities, especially in terms of confrontation serious threats. “Although the report acknowledges that the UK does not threaten the immediate direct assault, it is also noted that the country could be dragged into the conflict”, — the newspaper writes. It is specified, that involvement in conflicts is possible in the case
In Komsomolsk-on-Amur in a fight killed a teenager
Investigators opened a criminal case in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, where 15-year-old during a conflict with peers died from a stab wound to the chest. On Sunday, January 22, reported on the website of the investigative Committee for the Khabarovsk territory. “According to preliminary data, the evening of 21 January 2017 on one of the streets of the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur there was a conflict between teenagers in which 17-year-old young man inflicted a knife blow on the chest of 15-year-olds. From the received wounds the victim died on the spot”, — stated in the message of investigatory management. The suspect is detained. A criminal case on signs of the crime provided by part one of article 105 of the Criminal code of Russian Federation (“Murder”). Earlier on 17 January, in the Khabarovsk region had solved the murder of 7-year-old girl committed 19 years ago. The indictment charged the 61-year-old man. He had
The source reported on the nomination of Medvedev for the post of Chairman of the EP
Dmitry Medvedev The candidature of the Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev re-proposed for the post of Chairman of “United Russia”. On Sunday, January 22, reports TASS with reference to the joint meeting of the Supreme and General Council of the party. The Chairman of “United Russia”, expected to elect at the Congress on Sunday for a period of five years. The Charter of the EP, in particular, allows the head of the party to convene the extraordinary Congress, to suspend the powers of members of the Central bodies of the party or leadership of departments. In addition, the Chairman may suspend the decisions of the governing bodies, with the exception taken by the Congress party. Medvedev was elected President of the EP at the party Congress in may 2012. The previous Congress in September 2011 ruled that Medvedev (at that time President of Russia) will head the election list of the