Day: February 21, 2017

In honor Churkin suggested naming one of the streets of Moscow

Russia

Vitaly Churkin State Duma Deputy from the LDPR Ivan Sukharev addressed the mayor of Moscow with a request to consider naming the deceased on the eve of Russia’s permanent envoy to the UN Vitaly Churkin one of the city streets. On Tuesday, February 21, reports RT. “I think that street in his honor should appear in Moscow. Churkin is the iron voice of Russia, a true hero and diplomat from God,” said the MP. According to Sukhareva, who died the permanent representative of Russia to the UN in his work “embodies the ideals of honesty, lack of compromise and devotion”. The leadership of the school № 1522, where he studied Churkin, will direct the city authorities and the foreign Ministry a similar request. This TV channel “360” announced the principal of the school Faith Vorobyov. “Yesterday, when the news people got, our parents began to call with the offer “Vera

Continue reading

Shoigu: the West’s attempts to prevent the establishment of a more equitable world order lead to chaos

Army

Sergei Shoigu © Vadim Grishanin/press service of the defense Ministry of the Russian Federation/TASS MOSCOW, February 21. /TASS/. The attempts of the West headed by the USA to slow down the process of establishing a new world order lead to chaos and anarchy. This was stated by the Minister of defence of the Russian Federation General of the army Sergei Shoigu.

Continue reading

Died the permanent representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin, the world sends condolences

Society

Died the permanent representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin, the world sends condolences MOSCOW, 20 Feb — RIA Novosti. Permanent envoy of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin died on Monday in new York. 17фотографий17фотографий17фотографий The Russian foreign Ministry said that it happened on the eve of the 65th anniversary of the diplomat. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian politicians and Western diplomats, including those who firmly opposed Churkin, has already brought the condolences and words found for the high evaluation of the work and diplomatic skills of the Russian representative to the UN. The cause of death Vitaly Churkin has held that position since April 8, 2006. A condolence book will be opened at the permanent mission of Russia to the UN from 21 to 23 February. According to preliminary data, the cause of death was heart problems, the newspaper New York Post, citing its own sources. Churkin

Continue reading

McFaul called Churkin excellent diplomat

Society

McFaul called Churkin excellent diplomat Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, a political scientist at Stanford University, Michael McFaul, Russia’s representative to the UN Vitaly Churkin, who died February 20, excellent diplomat. He stated this in an interview with RBC. “Churkin was an excellent diplomat, incredibly skilled at his job. It’s a terrible tragedy that his life ended at such an early stage of his career,” — said McFaul. According to him, Churkin extremely professionally and efficiently carry out the foreign policy of Russia. Despite the contradictions between Russia and the Obama administration (for the presidency which had the main time of work Churkin at the UN), the Russian permanent representative enjoyed “great respect the American diplomatic community,” said McFaul. Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Vitaly Churkin has died in new York the day before your 65th birthday. As reported by the New York Post, citing sources, Churkin died Monday,

Continue reading

Churkin shortly before his death, felt ill and was hospitalized

Society

Churkin shortly before his death, felt ill and was hospitalized The exact cause of death of a Russian diplomat is not yet known. 16фотографий16фотографий16фотографий MOSCOW, February 20. /TASS/. Permanent representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin was feeling bad, being in the building of the Russian diplomatic mission in new York, after which he was taken to new York Presbyterian hospital (New York Presbyterian Hospital) where he died. At the UN in new York with a moment of silence in memory of who died suddenly the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UN Vitaly Churkin pic.twitter.com/StaHg2EgHi — UN (@UnitedNationsRU) 20 Feb 2017 This was reported by the AP with reference to the Deputy permanent representative to the UN Vladimir Safronkov. According to the Agency, the exact cause of death of a Russian diplomat is not yet known. The New York Post, in turn, citing sources, said that Churkin

Continue reading

Putin has appointed Sergei Zhvachkin, Governor of Tomsk region

Politics

Putin has appointed Sergei Zhvachkin, Governor of Tomsk region Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointed Sergey Zhvachkin, the acting Governor of the Tomsk region, informs on Tuesday a press-service of the head of state. Putin signed a decree “On early termination of powers of the Governor of the Tomsk region”. “To accept resignation of the Governor of the Tomsk region S. A. Zhvachkin on their own. Assign Zhvachkin Sergey Anatolievich, acting Governor of the Tomsk region before the entry into office of a person elected the Governor of the Tomsk region”, — stated in the text of the decree. The decree comes into force from the day of its signing. During the meeting with President Sergey Zhvachkin has expressed a desire to go to the polls in September 2017 and continue at his post. “We’re a team, and, of course, I would like

Continue reading

Marine Le Pen refused to wear a headscarf for a meeting with the mufti of Lebanon

Politics

Marine Le Pen refused to wear a headscarf for a meeting with the mufti of Lebanon Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — a meeting of the candidate in presidents of France from far-right marine Le Pen and the Grand mufti of Lebanon was abolished after the French politician has refused to wear a headscarf, according to Le Figaro. The statement of the press service of the mufti of Lebanon, notes that marine Le Pen warned in advance about the requirement to come to the meeting with his head covered. “Tell my deepest respect for the mufti, but I’m not going to close the head,” — said Le Pen. The leader of the French far-right arrived in Beirut on Sunday evening. The day before she met with the President of Lebanon Michel Aoun. This is the first official meeting of Le Pen with a current foreign head of state. Marine Le Pen

Continue reading

Azerbaijan’s President appointed his wife, first Vice-President

Politics

Azerbaijan’s President appointed his wife, first Vice-President The introduction of such a post was approved by referendum in 2016. Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has appointed his wife Mehriban Aliyev, the first Vice President of Azerbaijan. The corresponding order was signed by Aliyev on Tuesday. It is published on the website of the President. In September 2016 in Azerbaijan held a referendum on amendments to the Constitution. Overall, the Constitution has been amended 29 amended. Changes among others include the introduction in Azerbaijan of the Institute first Vice-President and Vice-President In addition, five to seven years has been increased the presidential term of office, and for presidential candidates was abolished age limits. To date, the post of first Vice-President remained vacant.

Continue reading

Matviyenko goes on an official visit to Vietnam

Politics

Photo: © RIA Novosti. Ramil Sitdikov The delegation of the Federation Council headed by the Chairman Valentina Matvienko 20 Feb goes on an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, told reporters in the press service of the Federation Council. During the trip, which will last until February 22, is scheduled to meet with the leadership of the country. In particular, will hold talks with Chairman of National Assembly Nguyen thi Kim Ngan. The interlocutors will discuss a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, focusing on cooperation of the parliaments of the two countries. “Russia and Vietnam have traditionally enjoyed good relations. The interaction is based on the principles of equality, mutual respect for sovereignty, commitment to finding mutually acceptable solutions. A considerable contribution to the strengthening of inter-parliamentary relations contribute. Contacts are actively developing, and in a variety of formats”, — cited the press service of Council

Continue reading

Putin signed a decree instructed Zhvachkina to perform the duties of the head of the Tomsk region before the election

Politics

Sergey Zhvachkin © Cyril Kuhmar/TASS MOSCOW, February 21. /TASS/. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a decree on early termination of powers of the Governor of the Tomsk region. This decree of the acting head of the region Sergey Zhvachkin was dismissed at his own request and was appointed as acting Governor until elections in September this year. “It is hereby resolved to accept the resignation of the Governor of Tomsk region Sergey Zhvachkin on their own and to appoint Sergey Zhvachkin, the acting Governor of the Tomsk region before the entry into office of a person elected the Governor of the Tomsk region”, – stated in the document, which was published by the press service of the Kremlin. Earlier on Tuesday at a meeting with the Governor, the President noted that the command of the head of region “shows the working capacity, willingness to work and ability”.

Continue reading