Day: January 24, 2017

Berlin opposed the lifting of sanctions with Moscow in exchange for arms reduction

World

Ursula von der Leyen Germany opposes full or partial lifting of sanctions against Russia in exchange for agreement on the reduction of nuclear weapons. This was stated by the Minister of defence of Germany Ursula von der Leyen in the program Hardtalk on TV channel “bi-Bi-si”. The Minister said that Berlin’s position remains unchanged: only the full implementation by Moscow and its allies the Minsk agreement can lead to the lifting of restrictions. Responding to a question on the proposed Donald trump deal, von der Leyen said: “it is Obvious that a bunch of “sanctions in exchange for limiting nuclear weapons” doesn’t work, so Germany is the decision is not supported”. January 15, in an interview with Bild newspaper the Times and Donald trump made for the conclusion of nuclear agreements with Moscow in the framework of negotiations on the mitigation of anti-Russian sanctions. “Let’s see if we can make

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The United States will increase group attack helicopters in Europe

Russia

For the transfer to Europe is preparing the 1st battalion of the 501st regiment of the US army aviation from a part of the 1st armored division, stationed in Fort bliss, Texas. This is the website of the U.S. army. 20 helicopters AH-64A Apache arrived to the base of storage of arms and equipment to the city of Corpus Christi. “We have deployed helicopters in Corpus Christi for loading on a ship and sent to Europe”, — said the battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Kratzer (Chris Crotzer). The website notes that the database storage in Corpus Christi is not a regular stopping point for aviation units, going to Europe. This military unit specializiruetsya on maintenance, average and major repairs of the aviation and missile command U.S. army, in particular, engaged in the modernization of helicopters. During the stay on the basis of helicopters will be dismantled rotor blades, tail rotor,

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Berlin opposed the lifting of sanctions with Moscow in exchange for arms reduction

Russia

Ursula von der Leyen Germany opposes full or partial lifting of sanctions against Russia in exchange for agreement on the reduction of nuclear weapons. This was stated by the Minister of defence of Germany Ursula von der Leyen in the program Hardtalk on TV channel “bi-Bi-si”. The Minister said that Berlin’s position remains unchanged: only the full implementation by Moscow and its allies the Minsk agreement can lead to the lifting of restrictions. Responding to a question on the proposed Donald trump deal, von der Leyen said: “it is Obvious that a bunch of “sanctions in exchange for limiting nuclear weapons” doesn’t work, so Germany is the decision is not supported”. January 15, in an interview with Bild newspaper the Times and Donald trump made for the conclusion of nuclear agreements with Moscow in the framework of negotiations on the mitigation of anti-Russian sanctions. “Let’s see if we can make

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In “Fair Russia” lost because of the departure of Mizulina

Russia

Elena Mizulina The decision of the Federation Council member Elena Mizulina to leave the “Fair Russia” has surprised the leadership of the party. About it in conversation with “ru” said the Deputy Chairman of the Duma Committee on international Affairs, a member of the CP Alexey chepa. “For me it’s a complete surprise. I have with it is the warm and friendly relations. We always each other support. I’m at a loss,” — said the MP. According to him, Mizulina was not in the party any problems or contradictions. “All this is unexpected,” he added. Earlier on Monday it became known that she had sent a statement of withdrawal from “Fair Russia” in regional branch of the party in Omsk region, which the Senator represents in the Federation Council. She received the membership of the party in 2007. She works in the upper house of the Russian Parliament from September

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The Ministry of agriculture said the premature talk about the abolition of bradenburg

Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti Talking about the cancellation of bradenburg, or counter, is premature. This was stated by Deputy head of the Ministry of agriculture Evgeny Gromyko, reports TASS. “Of course, it is the decision of the government can be. We – the Ministry of agriculture, we believe it premature, it is an unnerving business. It is necessary to sit down and discuss what [is] seriously and thoroughly the question no one is discussing,” said Gromyko. According to him, the government if it decides to cancel the contractee will have details to discuss the implications with the Ministry of agriculture. Earlier, the Minister of agriculture Alexander Tkachev has informed that Russia intends to remove predamage carefully.

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Medina called the main condition for the St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Russian Orthodox Church

Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The Minister of culture of Russia Vladimir Medinsky called the main condition for the transfer of St. Isaac’s Cathedral in Saint-Petersburg of the Russian Orthodox Church. According to him, the Church should become more accessible to citizens. He stated this on Saturday, January 21, reports “Interfax”. “The key, in my opinion, a condition, what I with the representatives of the Church said, is that after a full transmission of the access of citizens to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and including the observation deck and other spaces of the Cathedral, should not only not decrease, he must increase and rising”, — said the Minister. He also noted that after the transfer of the Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, the entrance will be free. “Of course, in this case, the entrance to the Cathedral is free, as in all churches of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is only in

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Hungary lost 6.5 billion dollars because of anti-Russian sanctions

Events

For three years Hungary has lost $ 6.5 billion due to the mutual sanctions of the European Union and Russia, said in an interview with the newspaper “Kommersant” the head of the Hungarian foreign Minister péter Szijjártó, adding that he hoped the easing of sanctions during the EU summit in March. “Loss of profits to Hungary was for three years, $ 6.5 billion is in regard to exports. Considering that the annual volume of Hungarian exports is about $ 90 billion, is a sensitive loss,” he explained. According to the head of the Hungarian foreign Ministry, the position of Budapest is simple: “the sanctions are ineffective and harmful, including for the Russian economy, and to European without a doubt.” Szijjártó hopes for easing the anti-Russian sanctions during the March EU summit. However, much depends on Russian-American relations, which may have an impact on Europe. “In the dialogue between Moscow and

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Russian woman with a large party of cocaine in stomach arrested in Bangkok

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Russian, which was transported in the stomach of cocaine, detained in the Bangkok airport. As reported TASS with reference to head of the consular Department of the Embassy of the Russian Federation Vladimir Sosnova, a Russian citizen was detained by law enforcement agencies of Thailand on 17 January, she was charged to carry from Brazil large quantities of cocaine.   “In the stomach of the girl discovered the capsule, which was hidden the cocaine in the amount of 650 grams,” said Sosnov.   At present, the court formally charged the Russian charges.   The diplomat added that the girl provided the necessary consular support. According to the laws of Thailand, the accused faces a long prison sentence up to life term. Photo: Jack Kurtz / ZUMAPRESS.com / Globallookpress

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China has deployed Intercontinental ballistic missiles near the border with Russia – media

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Media reported about a possible placement by China of Intercontinental ballistic missiles of its own design, the DF-41 near the border with Russia. According to the newspaper Global Times, the missile appeared in the North-Eastern Heilongjiang province.   It is noted that on the eve of the Network has published pictures of the new missile. According to experts, these were made in Heilongjiang.   “Military analysts believe that it is probably the second strategic missile brigade of the DF-41, and that she had been placed in North-East China,” the newspaper said.   Some media believed that publication of the pictures could be associated with the inauguration of US President Donald trump.   “This could be Beijing’s response to the provocative statements of trump on China,” say the journalists.   In turn, the Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily (excerpts quotes RIA Novosti) explains that one of the teams with missiles, the

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The number of victims of an avalanche in Italy rose to 9

World

The number of victims of avalanches in the hotel “Rugapiana” in Italy has increased to nine. About this newspaper The Telegraph. In the second half of the day on Monday, January 23, were found the bodies of a woman and two men. Missing are 20 people. 11 people survived the disaster. Earlier it was reported about the seven victims. A few hours before the avalanche, the hotel owner Bruno di Tommaso, who at that time was on the Adriatic sea, authorities sent an urgent letter with a request to clear the road, so that guests were able to evacuate. The earthquake that occurred earlier in the area had frightened people. They wanted to leave the hotel, but the only way that connects it to civilization, was covered with snow. No attempt to evacuate the people before the avalanche of authorities have not undertaken, limiting the promise to send snow-removal equipment.

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