Day: March 10, 2017

Photo: RIA Novosti More than half of Americans believe that the administration of U.S. President Donald trump has a policy against Russia improperly. This is evidenced by published on Wednesday the results of a public opinion poll conducted by the American Quinnipac University. The researchers found that 54% of respondents said they are dissatisfied with Washington’s policy towards Moscow, approved it 32%, it’s mostly Republicans. The rest were unable or refused to answer. What exactly does not suit the research participants policy trump in the materials was not specified. More than half the investigation The University also asked the respondents to answer the following question: “To what extent are you concerned about the relationship of the President with the trump of Russia.” 41% chose the option “very concerned” and 20% “somewhat concerned”, 16% admitted that they do not especially excited, and 22% indicated that this topic they are not interested.

Photo: RIA Novosti The White house does not believe that the “window of opportunity” in relations with Russia is closed. This was stated by the Deputy assistant to the President Donald trump on national security Michael Anton, reports TASS. It is reported that the Republican administration trump in the US “remains committed to try to establish cooperation with Russia.” “I think if there is a modality of cooperation that meets the interests, and our administration will be able to orderly work and consensus building of all stakeholders, I do not think that the window will be closed”, – he said. According to him, “of course, the pressure from the media does not help” in the policymaking process, however, “does not prejudge its outcome”. Earlier, the U.S. state Department said that Secretary of state Rex Tillerson and his team are studying the possibility “of moving forward on Syria” with Russia.

Photo: TASS Stopped gas supplies to Ukrainian producers of fertilizers The Ukrainian gas transport operator Ukrtransgaz because of debts ceased to supply gas to the three chemical plant of Dmitry Firtash, thus almost completely stopping the production of nitrogen fertilizers in the country. This frees up room for the Russian manufacturers, who in 2016 has already occupied more than half of the Ukrainian market, and earlier this year increased its stake to 90%. Ukraine to supply Mr. Firtash last year tried to close their market duties from cheaper fertilizers from Russia, but in front of the seed and decided not to impose anti-dumping measures. On Tuesday the company announced that it has restricted gas supplies to the three plants controlled by Group DF of Dmitry Firtash,– Rivneazot, Severodonetsk Association “Azot” and PJSC “Azot” (Cherkasy). As noted in the network Facebook, the representative of “Ukrtransgaz” Maxim Belyavsky, the reasons for that

Mei called on the West to actively resist Russia in the Balkans Prime Minister Theresa may called on the West to strengthen counter Russian “disinformation”, which destabilizie the situation in the Western Balkans. The British Premier said at a meeting Thursday with EU leaders. The text of her speech published on the website of the British government. Mei said that she was concerned about the “growing instability” in the region and the resulting risk of “collective security”. “In light of recent attempts to organize a coup in Montenegro, I will ask us to do more to counter Russian disinformation campaign that destabilizie the situation, and make more visible the interest of the West in this region,” said Mae.

FT: Silicon valley doubt the possibility of cooperation with Assange MOSCOW, 10 Mar — RIA Novosti. The largest software company in California’s Silicon valley doubt the possibility of cooperation with the founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, but do not eliminate it completely, writes the Financial Times. Earlier, Assange announced that WikiLeaks will provide software developers exclusive access to information about the hacker tools of the CIA, who was in possession of the site. WikiLeaks has published a secret CIA documents, which describe the tools for hacking into computers, mobile phones and televisions. According to the file revealing website, the CIA used a set of secret tools. These tools include programs for hacking, viruses and malware, against which not yet developed protective mechanisms. In an interview with the publication, representatives of several leading companies said that such cooperation is unlikely due to ethical and legal obstacles. The interlocutors of the newspaper