Day: May 21, 2017

In Havana called ridiculous trump congratulation on the independence Day of Cuba

World

The statement of the President of the United States Donald trump in which he congratulated the Cuban people on independence Day, Havana was considered “ridiculous” and “controversial”. According to TASS, the corresponding statement was read out on Saturday evening, may 21, in the air of the Cuban television. It is noted that trump is “ill-informed” about the nature of the date may 20, “which the United States is considered the date of establishment of the Cuban Republic.” “That day was born the American neocolony, which lasted until 1 January 1959,” said the announcer. “Even in the American government realize how contradictory and stupid statements magnate-millionaire, who became President on issues of foreign and domestic policy”, — reads the statement. Trump in a written statement congratulated the people of Cuba and the Cuban Diaspora in the United States with the 115th anniversary of the liberation from colonial rule of Spain. “The

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Putin discussed the situation in the oil market with President of Venezuela

Russia

Vladimir Putin The presidents of Russia and Venezuela Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro in a telephone conversation discussed the situation in the oil market, including in the context of the implementation of agreements on the adjustment of production volumes. On Thursday, may 18, the press service of the Kremlin. The conversation was initiated by the Venezuelan side. Maduro also informed the Russian President about the political situation in Venezuela and on the measures undertaken to resolve the crisis. Putin wished success to the counterpart in the efforts to normalize the situation in the country. The Russian leader stressed that problems should be resolved within the legal framework. Recently in Venezuela, worsened the political crisis. Dissatisfied with the economic situation the country’s inhabitants take to the streets demanding the appointment of early elections. The victims of the riots were 38 people, and at least 750 injured. Russia is a key party

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Human rights defenders reported on the removal of dozens of gay men from Chechnya

Russia

Defenders of the “Russian LGBT network” was taken from Chechnya, more than 40 gay, said on Thursday, may 18, the press service of the organization. 42 people were evacuated from Chechnya to different regions of the country. In the interests left the country and their whereabouts are not disclosed, told in the organization, “Interfax”. Nine of the victims had already been smuggled abroad, said there. “We are waiting for help from European countries with visas to get all the evacuees abroad”, — said the Agency interlocutor, without specifying what the state managed to smuggle homosexuals. In the “Russian LGBT network” noted that the negotiations on visas underway with five countries. On the eve of the Lithuanian foreign Ministry announced the arrival to the Republic of two residents of Chechnya have been subjected to the homeland of persecution due to sexual orientation. According to the publication “Novaya Gazeta” on 1 April,

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Crash with a Ferrari in the suburbs has claimed two lives

Russia

The accident Two people were killed in the accident involving three vehicles, occurred on the night of Sunday, may 21, at the 41st kilometer of the Minsk highway in the Moscow region, said the Agency urban news “Moscow” with reference to the press service of the Main Department of the MIA of Russia in Moscow region. Ferrari crashed into a car of the Peugeot brand, which carried on the tow rope by Renault. “The cable snapped and Renault overturned. Two people who were in the cabin, died on the spot”, — told the press officer. REN TV said that killed a man and a woman. The TV station managed to contact the father of 24-year-old driver of the Ferrari, and he said that the reason for unsuccessful maneuver his son was lying on the road and the tire, and the vehicle speed at the time did not exceed 110 miles

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Media said the name of the new Ambassador of Russia in Turkey

Politics

Photo: TASS The state Duma Committee on international Affairs has supported the appointment of the head of the Department of the Situational crisis center (DSCC) of the MFA of Russia Alexei Erchov for the post of Ambassador of Russia in Turkey. On Thursday, may 18, reports TASS citing a source familiar with the private session of the Committee. Erchov previously served as the Consul General of Russia in Istanbul, noted on the website of the Embassy. Candidate Erchova has yet to be endorsed at the plenary meeting of the state Duma.

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The Russian foreign Ministry commented on the report of the state Department of “crimes of the Assad regime”

Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova in the briefing commented on the published this week the report of the US State Department on “the crimes of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.” “The document contains known and not the original set of stamps on the alleged from Damascus of the “numerous violations of international law, including the rules on the conduct of armed conflict and human rights”, — said Zakharov. According to her, statements made in this report are unsubstantiated. Earlier it was reported that the state Department introduced a new report on Syria.

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Source: Committee of the state Duma supported the candidacy of Antonova for the post of Ambassador to the United States

Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The state Duma Committee on international Affairs endorsed the candidature of Deputy foreign Minister Anatoly Antonov to the post of Russian Ambassador to the United States, reported RIA Novosti a source participating in the closed session of the Committee. According to the Antonov, the meeting featured “an interested exchange of opinions” about what should be Russian-American relations. The Deputy Minister noted that Washington and Moscow “are doomed for positive cooperation”. “Russia and the United States — the permanent members of the UN security Council, and we have a special responsibility for international peace and security,” he told reporters. According to the Deputy head of the foreign Ministry, many of the strategic goals and objectives of the two countries coincide: both Russia and the United States support the strengthening of the international non-proliferation regime, that survived the Treaty on the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other mechanisms. However,

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Twitter co-founder regrets, if microblog helped Trump the election

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Twitter co-founder regrets, if microblog helped Trump the election MOSCOW, may 21 — RIA Novosti. Co-founder of popular microblogging service Twitter Evan Williams regrets that his social network probably helped Donald Trump to become President of the United States, as the us leader himself said earlier. “That’s too bad — the role that Twitter played in it. If it is true that he would not be President if not Twitter, then Yes, I’m sorry”, he said in an interview with the New York Times. According to Williams, the Internet “spoiled”, and more and more people are aware of this. “I thought when all will be able to speak freely, to exchange information and ideas, the world will automatically become better. I was wrong about that,” he explained. Social network Twitter was founded in 2006 by Evan Williams, Jack Dorsey and BIZ stone. Two years later Williams became President of the

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Japan relies on the responsible approach of the Russian Federation in the issue of the DPRK

Politics

Japan relies on the responsible approach of the Russian Federation in the issue of the DPRK TOKYO, may 21. /Offset. TASS Igor Belyaev/. Japan hopes for responsible approach by Russia in solving the problem of North Korea. This opinion aired by Japanese television was expressed by foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. “Russia and China have a very big impact on North Korea. And we rely on responsible approach on the part of Russia which is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, in addressing the problem of North Korea”, — said Kishida. The head of the Japanese foreign Ministry also stressed that it was important to continue to discuss with Russia the situation on the Korean Peninsula in the ongoing between Tokyo and Moscow active political dialogue. The head of the Japanese foreign Ministry also did not rule out the possibility of additional sanctions against the DPRK. “If provocative actions

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Poroshenko said about the possible extension of sanctions of EU against Russia

Politics

Poroshenko said about the possible extension of sanctions of EU against Russia If the Minsk agreements are not adhered to, then with high probability the EU sanctions against Russia will be extended, said the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. His words are on the website of the President. According to Poroshenko, the agreement was reached during a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “The world must be brought to the Ukrainian land. The occupation must end. We have firm and consistent support of Germany in this matter,” he said. The President said that during the talks the parties discussed a wide range of issues, starting with security issues and support for Germany and EU sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine. Poroshenko also thanked Germany for its role in the issue of granting Ukrainians visa-free regime. The President and the Chancellor coordinated actions to ensure and accelerate the ratification of

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