March 13, 2017 – Page 12 – Russian Reality

Erdogan has called the Netherlands “a banana Republic”

March 13, 2017 RR Politics

Erdogan has called the Netherlands “a banana Republic” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the Netherlands is acting like a “banana Republic” and urged to impose sanctions against the country. Thus he commented on the diplomatic scandal that erupted between Ankara and Amsterdam, reports Reuters on Sunday, March 12. “Europe has objected to anything? No. Why? Because they don’t bite each other. The Netherlands act as a banana Republic,” — said the Turkish leader during his speech in Kocaeli. He called on “all international organizations in Europe and other countries” to introduce restrictive measures against Amsterdam. Earlier on March 12 the Prime Minister of Turkey, Binali Yildirim stated that Turkey will react very harshly to the actions of the Dutch authorities, who decided to expel the Turkish Minister of family and social policies Fatma Betul saillant Kaya. On the evening of 11 March, law enforcement authorities of the Netherlands

Media: the Kurds were promised support in deciding the fate of Syria in exchange for Raqqa

March 13, 2017 RR Politics

Media: the Kurds were promised support in deciding the fate of Syria in exchange for Raqqa MOSCOW, 13 Mar — RIA Novosti. The participation of Kurds in the liberation of Raqqa from the Syrian terrorist group “Islamic state” (banned in Russia) suggests that they are guaranteed support from outside in deciding the fate of Syria, wrote on Monday newspaper “Izvestia” citing a source in the Russian foreign Ministry. Senator Alexey Klimov fears that support for the Kurds from the US could threaten the integrity of Syria. The democratic forces of Syria, mainly Kurds and local Arab tribes, leading the operation for the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS. They are supported by Western coalition forces led by the United States. “The claims of the Kurds in Raqqa and expanding their controlled territories beyond the borders of Kurdistan — evidence of external influence”, write “Izvestia”, citing a source in the foreign Ministry.

Dutch Prime Minister refused to apologize to Turkey

March 13, 2017 RR World

Mark Rutte Dutch Prime Minister mark Rutte has refused to apologize to Ankara for refusing to let in the Netherlands two Turkish Ministers. He stated Sunday, March 12, in the channel WNL. “I’m going to help de-escalate tensions, but not to apologize,” said Rutte. He reminded that President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called the Netherlands a relic of Nazism and fascism. The Minister of foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Bert Koenders supported this position. “Completely impossible, what are we going to apologize”, — quotes the portal Nu.nl. Earlier on March 12, Erdogan, commenting on the incident, said that the Netherlands is acting like a “banana Republic”. He called on “all international organizations in Europe and other countries” to introduce sanctions against the country. The Prime Minister of Turkey, Binali Yildirim has promised that Ankara will react harshly to the actions of the Dutch authorities. A diplomatic scandal between

Erdogan has called the Netherlands “a banana Republic”

March 13, 2017 RR World

Recep Tayyip Erdgasproduzent: Dutch Prime Minister refused to apologize to Turkey Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the Netherlands is acting like a “banana Republic” and urged to impose sanctions against the country. Thus he commented on the diplomatic scandal that erupted between Ankara and Amsterdam, reports Reuters on Sunday, March 12. “Europe has objected to anything? No. Why? Because they don’t bite each other. The Netherlands act as a banana Republic,” — said the Turkish leader during his speech in Kocaeli. He called on “all international organizations in Europe and other countries” to introduce restrictive measures against Amsterdam. Earlier on March 12 the Prime Minister of Turkey, Binali Yildirim stated that Turkey will react very harshly to the actions of the Dutch authorities, who decided to expel the Turkish Minister of family and social policies Fatma Betul saillant Kaya. A diplomatic scandal between Ankara and Amsterdam broke after

Assad conferred on the EU the blame for the spread of terrorism

March 13, 2017 RR World

Bashar Al-Assad Incorrect policy of some European countries towards Syria and countries in the Middle East led to the spread in the region of terrorism. This opinion was expressed by the President of the Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad at a meeting with the delegation of the European Parliament, which took place in Damascus on Sunday, 12 March, reports news Agency Sana. “The policy of European countries, including in the conduct of economic sanctions against Damascus, has led to what we see today: the spread of terrorism and the influx of large numbers of refugees in these countries,” — said Assad. In addition, the Syrian President said that the representatives of the Western public have lost confidence in the media that cover the Syrian crisis, because they incorrectly presented information. This, according to him, contributed to the increase in visits to Damascus by European parliamentarians. “MEPs want intend to study the

The Ministry launched the competition “Tank biathlon”

March 13, 2017 RR Events

Near Khabarovsk started the legendary stage of the competition “Tank biathlon”. For the best in the Eastern military district fight 15 crews. The individual race. The route of fifteen miles. On the road – slopes, ditches, Treadway bridges and minefields. It is important not just to go through everything without errors, but also accurately hit the target. From guns and anti-aircraft guns. The roar of shells and the roar of the engines does not abate over the ground for a second. The winner will be chosen based on the individual rating of each crew. Photo: Alexey Ivanov / TRK Star

Afghanistan asked Russia for help in restoring Soviet buildings

March 13, 2017 RR Events

Afghanistan asked for assistance from Russia in the restoration of the 124 facilities that were built by the Soviet Union, reports the newspaper “Izvestia“. In exchange, Kabul has promised to support the Russian business. “Many of the facilities in Afghanistan were built by Soviet specialists and can be restored by Russia. Over 100 of them, to be exact – 124,” said an attache of the Afghan Embassy in Moscow, Mohammad Qasem. He added that the countries have already discussed the request of Afghanistan. On 3 March Ambassador of Afghanistan in Moscow, Abdul Kochai met with state Secretary – Deputy Minister of energy of the Russian Federation and cochairman of the Russian-Afghan economic and trade Commission Yury M. Santorini which raised the issue of restoration of the objects. According to Qassem, Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani has strongly advocated the strengthening of the Russian economic presence in the country. Photo:

Ukrainian children are afraid of the photograph of the judges of the Rivne region

March 13, 2017 RR Events

Netizens found on the Internet a photograph of a judge of the Rivne region, a makeup and hairstyle which brought them to the idea that this photo can scare children. Some commentators have noted that woman looks like a copy of the evil heroine of the cartoon “the little Mermaid”. Others expressed the view that it is the face of the Ukrainian judicial system. Photo: @MitryKhitry / twitter