Photo: Reuters Russia will be a key member of a major infrastructure project of the silk road that connects Asia and Europe. As a result, the parts of the world should be established large-scale trade-economic cooperation. The initiator of the “artery” — China — in recent years unsuccessfully built a route bypassing Russia — through Ukraine and Azerbaijan. However, these attempts seem to fall on a number of political and geographical reasons. What are the expected benefits Moscow, the realization of the idea of Beijing to find out RT. The Russian President may take part in the summit of the silk road, which will take place on may 14-15 this year in Beijing. As reported by the press, the Russian Ambassador in China Andrei Denisov, Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from President XI Jinping. Vladimir Putin presumably will participate in the forum during his working visit in Beijing. The
Day: February 11, 2017
Foreign Minister of Ukraine accused Russia in the incident with the player Zozulya
Photo: RIA Novosti The Minister of foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin called what happened to accused of Nazism football player Roman Zozulya a provocation by Russia. The words of the official UNIAN cites. “We try from the beginning to help him. And we know that what happened is a deliberate provocation, when several ultras left wing completely cynically used. Therefore such provocations, and they will happen next, we know from the Russian side,” — said Klimkin. The Minister also added that his Department will help the Cuckoo “not only politically, but also emotionally”. Wednesday, February 8, it was reported that the fans of Bayern supported Zozulya accused of Nazism by Spanish fans. On 7 February it became known that the cuckoo will remain in the “Betis” without the right to enter the field. Zozulya joined Rayo Vallecano on 1 February, despite the fact that the fans of the club
The French air force announced the approach of Russian bombers to the border
Photo: The Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation French fighter jets escorted two Russian bombers allegedly approached the borders of the country, according to the French air force. In a statement, the military says Russian bombers approached the coast of Brittany, about 12.30 PM (14.30 GMT), after which their support was raised by two fighter Mirage 2000-5 at the base in Lorient and the Rafale fighter at the base in Saint-Dizier. It is reported that the Russian aircraft was moving in the direction of Spain, but turned back after the appearance of the Spanish F-18. Official representative of Russian defense Ministry major General Igor Konashenkov said that the route of flight of two Tu-160 took place on Thursday in international waters in the Barents and Norwegian seas and Atlantic ocean. Konashenkov said that “at some stages of the tour of the Tu-160 was accompanied by the aircraft of foreign
Five Kuril Islands given names
First of five unnamed Islands in the Kuril chain were named, it is reported by TASS with reference to the document signed by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev. Naming the Islands was in accordance with the Federal law “On naming of geographical objects”. According to signed by the head of the government the document, the objects are assigned the names of Lieutenant-General Grechko A. R., diplomat Gromyko A. A., Governor Farkhutdinov I. P., Lieutenant-General Derevyanko K. N., and captain A. I. Shchetinina Give the Islands the names of the proposed branch of the Russian geographical society in the Sakhalin region. As has informed Agency the representative of the organization Sergey Ponomarev, the work of naming will continue. Photo: Sergey Krasnouhov / RIA Novosti
The passenger died in Ekaterinburg has committed an emergency landing
In the night of 11 February in Ekaterinburg made an emergency landing the aircraft “Aeroflot” from-for sharp deterioration of state of health of one of the passengers, he later died, according to representatives of rescue services of the region. The liner made flight from Moscow to Khabarovsk with departure from Sheremetyevo and landed at the airport Koltsovo. The passenger born in 1953 became sick during the flight, he was in critical condition. Doctors gave the man first aid immediately after planting, but to save him failed, he died on the way to the hospital. Photo: Stanislav Savin / RIA Novosti
Assad is ready to welcome us troops in Syria
The President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad said he was willing to see American troops on its territory, among other anti-terrorist fighters in that case, if the motives of the United States will be true, this Syrian leader said in an interview with Yahoo News. “If the Americans are sincere, they will welcome as any other country wishing to fight terrorism,” said Assad. Thus, the Syrian President stressed that such actions must be carried out with respect for the sovereignty of Syria, similar to that expressed by the Russian Federation. On the question of whether the U.S. and Russia to get along in Syria and fight with banned terrorist organization ISIS, Assad replied in the affirmative. According to him, this convergence is necessary. Photo: Ammar Safarjalany / Xinhua / Globallookpress
Trump will check the data on the conversations of the adviser with the Russian Ambassador on sanctions
Donald Trump The President of the United States Donald trump commented about the fact that his national security Advisor, Michael Flynn privately discussed anti-Russian sanctions, Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak. He stated this on Friday, February 10, the Associated Press reports. According to the head of state, he does not have these data and promised to consider the contacts of your assistant with the Russian Ambassador. White house spokesman Sean Spicer, in turn, said that trump is “full trust” of Flynn. On 9 February, the Washington Post reported that Flynn in December 2016 discussed with the dubious anti-Russian sanctions. Advisor trump tried to persuade Russia “not to overreact” in retaliation for sanctions imposed by the outgoing President Barack Obama. However, he made it clear that after the inauguration of the trump Moscow and Washington will be able to discuss the revision of restrictions. On 8 February, in an
The Russian military has distributed 1.5 tons of aid to residents of the Syrian province of HOMS
In the town of talkalakh in HOMS province was delivered 1.5 tons of food and medicine. As reported TASS, said the representative of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria Sergey Drogin. “During the humanitarian operation in the village of talkalakh HOMS province Centre for reconciliation the warring parties for needy families were issued food rations were also deployed medical facility, where a reception was held and patients issued by the medicines”, he said. The population of the city of talkalakh is more than 50 thousand people. On Friday, February 10, it was reported that the government troops launched an offensive on the positions of militants “Islamic state” in HOMS. Clashes take place in desert regions of the province where oil and gas deposits. All, according to the Center for reconciliation since the beginning of the humanitarian actions in Syria military doctors provided medical assistance to
The United States decided to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea
The US government has decided to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea in connection with the September flood, 2016, which killed more than 130 people. On Saturday, February 11, reports TASS with reference to the news Agency KCNA. In the moment between the US and North Korea there is no diplomatic relations, all bilateral issues are dealt through representation of Sweden to the DPRK. 10 Feb US President Donald trump called the neutralization of the nuclear and missile threats from North Korea a priority. He urged the authorities of North Korea to curtail nuclear and missile programs and refrain from provocative actions. January 12, the United States expanded the sanctions list against North Korea. The list includes the Ministry of labor, the State planning Committee and seven officers. the Restrictive measures taken “in response to continuing serious abuses of human rights and the actions of censorship”. In his new year
Putin urged the foreign Ministry to focus on the fight against terrorism
Vladimir Putin The President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated the staff of the foreign Ministry on their professional holiday the day of the diplomat, stressing the need to focus foreign policy on the fight against international terrorism. On Friday, February 10, reports the Kremlin website. “The diplomatic service of Russia can be proud of their achievements. But our country faces the challenges do not become easier. Focus should definitely be the fight against terrorism and extremism. To eradicate these threats is impossible without joint efforts of all States”, — stated in the message. In addition, Putin urged diplomats to continue active work on all directions of foreign policy activity and “to contribute to peace, stability and security”. 19 December 2016 during a speech at the opening of the exhibition in Ankara was shot the Russian Ambassador in Turkey Andrey Karlov. The murderer, a former police officer Mevlut MERTa of Altıntaş,