February 16, 2017 – Page 10

The Russians voted against the sale of cheap gas to Belarus friendly

February 16, 2017 RR Russia

The majority of Russians consider Belarus a friendly state, but are against the sale of Minsk energy resources at low prices. This is evidenced by the results of the poll, published Thursday, February 16, TASS. Against the granting of discounts on oil and gas even in exchange for support on the part of Minsk in favor 56 percent of respondents hold the opposite opinion 38 per cent. Most of those who do not want to give Belarus of preferences among citizens aged 45 to 59, and lowest among those 18 to 24 years. Directly against the sale of Belarus of energy resources at below market price, 60 percent of respondents agree this step 32 percent. At the same time, as noted in the VTSIOM, having information on the debt of Minsk to Gazprom, the share of opponents of sale of oil and gas at low prices has risen to 69

A resident of Vladivostok hit a pedestrian on the purchased two days before this car

February 16, 2017 RR Russia

A resident of Vladivostok was hit by three pedestrians on the car, bought two days before, it said on Thursday, February 16, the press service of the interior Ministry of Russia for the Primorye territory. The accident occurred February 16, on the street Ajax on island Russian. “The driver of the car Toyota Cami (RHD SUV model for the Japanese market — approx. “Of the tape.ru”), moving from the village Canal to the Aquarium, rode on forbidding signal of the traffic light and made arrival on pedestrians crossing the carriageway”, — told in police. As a result, injured three pedestrians, two of them hospitalized with brain concussion, injuries of the lumbar spine and fractures. According to the interior Ministry, 46-the summer inhabitant of Vladivostok held a driving licence since 2003, bought the car on February 14. At the same time to administrative responsibility for violation of traffic Rules she never

Source: MOE and the UAC can in 2018 to sign a contract for more than 30 MiG-35

February 16, 2017 RR Army

© Marina Lystseva/TASS MOSCOW, February 16. /TASS/. The Russian defense Ministry and United aircraft Corporation (UAC) can sign a contract for serial production of more than 30 new MiG-35 in 2018. This was reported by TASS source in the military-industrial complex.

Maksakova said that he had not received notice of resignation from gnesinka

February 16, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Maksakova said that he had not received notice of resignation from gnesinka MOSCOW, 15 Feb — RIA Novosti. Ex-Deputy of the state Duma, the Opera singer Maria Maksakova said that he had not received formal notice of resignation from the Russian Academy of music Gnesin, but believes that technically it can be fired for absenteeism. She stated “Kommersant FM”. The Academy informed RIA Novosti reported that Opera singer Maria Maksakova, who moved to Ukraine with her husband, former Deputy of the state Duma Denis by Voronenkova, is still a teacher at the Gnesin music school, but soon the question of her dismissal will be solved. While artistic Director of “Helikon-Opera” Dmitry Bertman told RIA news, that Maria Maksakova remains the invited soloist of the theatre. “I statement did not write, learned about it from their students. The head of the Gnessin Academy traded professionalism for loyalty, but the children got

The UAE will refuse the visa on arrival part of the Russian family tourists

February 16, 2017 RR Uncategorized

The UAE will refuse the visa on arrival part of the Russian family tourists The authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will not issue a visa on arrival to Russian tourists with children inscribed in the passport of parents. This is the official Facebook page of the Consulate General of Russia in Dubai. Diplomats stressed that all Russian citizens who want to get the permission to enter the UAE must have their own passport. In addition, according to local law, every foreigner in the territory of that state is obliged to have health insurance, warned the Consulate General. So the diplomats called on the Russians to issue the insurance policy before the trip to the Emirates. Representatives of the Consulate General also reminded that the decision of the UAE government about granting the Russians a free visa on arrival valid for up to 30 days entered into force 1

Research has shown which countries have conducted the largest number of DDoS attacks

February 16, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Research has shown which countries have conducted the largest number of DDoS attacks MOSCOW, 15 Feb — RIA Novosti. USA, UK and Germany lead the ranking of countries, of which in the fourth quarter of 2016 was carried out DDoS-attack, the report said the Internet company Akamai on the state of the Internet and security (State of the Internet / Security Report). The report notes that in the last quarter of 2016 the number of IP addresses, which conducted DDoS attacks increased significantly against the background of reducing the number of attacks in General. “The three main countries from which they conducted DDoS attacks are the USA (24%), UK (10%) and Germany (7%),” reads the study. In fourth place is China (6.2 percent), the fifth — Russia (4.4 per cent). The study also provides statistics and the first three quarters of 2016. There first position by the number of attacks

A bill to veto the lifting of sanctions against Russia introduced in the U.S. Congress

February 16, 2017 RR Politics

A bill to veto the lifting of sanctions against Russia introduced in the U.S. Congress The bill, which will impose a veto on the possible removal of President Donald trump sanctions against Russia, introduced by the house of representatives of the Congress of the United States, writes Financial Times. “This is a serious national security issue,” said Democrat Steni Hoyer, expressing hope that both houses of Congress will support the introduction of a veto on a possible solution trump. In early February, a similar bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The document States that if the White house wants to lift sanctions against Russia, he first have to provide to Congress a detailed justification for this decision. In turn, lawmakers will be able to 120 days to agree or disagree with the decision of the President. The next day after you make your first bill in Congress, White house

The Ukrainian authorities have introduced emergency measures due to the energy crisis

February 16, 2017 RR Politics

The Ukrainian authorities have introduced emergency measures due to the energy crisis The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced emergency measures in the energy sector of the country at an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, February 15. This was stated by Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman during the meeting of the Supreme body of Executive power of Ukraine, transfers “112 Ukraine”. The decision to impose emergency was adopted without objection. According to the head of the Republican Ministry of energy Igor Nasalik imposed measures will remain in Ukraine for more than two months. The Ukrainian Prime Minister stressed that recorded in the present coal shortage was artificially created by certain people, the list of names which “knows all”. He assured that the government is ready to “strictly deal with any kind of contraband in every corner of Ukraine.” “To fight the Ukrainian society, with people is unacceptable,” — said the Prime Minister.

Wallonia does not ratify the EU trade agreement and Canada

February 16, 2017 RR Politics

Wallonia does not ratify the EU trade agreement and Canada BRUSSELS, 15 Feb — RIA Novosti, Alexander Shishlo. The Walloon Parliament will not ratify the trade agreement the EU and Canada (CETA), said Wednesday the head of the government of the French-speaking region of Belgium Paul Magnet. “Wallonia does not ratify CETA, until you have met all of our conditions that we set”, — he wrote on his Twitter page. The European Parliament on Wednesday ratified CETA, 408 MPs voted “against” — 254, 33 abstained. Meanwhile, a petition urging the European Parliament not to ratify the trade agreement between the EU and Canada, was signed by 3.5 million citizens of the European Union. Bilateral economic and trade agreement the EU and Canada signed on 30 October 2016. It will start partially pre-applied by the EU following approval by the European Parliament. For the final entry into force will require ratification

Staffan de Mistura will visit Moscow on February 16

February 16, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The UN special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura on 16 February, will visit Moscow on a working visit. This was reported to journalists by the Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Gennady Gatilov. “Staffan de Mistura will arrive to Moscow on Thursday,” he said.