May 26, 2017 – Page 12 – Russian Reality

Grushko: Russia is concerned about the increase in the military budget in the United States in the NATO framework

May 26, 2017 RR Politics

© AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert MOSCOW, may 25. /TASS/. Russia is concerned about the increasing military expenditures of the administration of Donald trump in the framework of NATO to 40% in 2018, said the TV channel “Russia 24” Russia’s permanent representative to NATO Alexander Grushko. “What worries us today is the fact that the administration trump for next year has requested $4.8 billion for the so-called initiative of calming allies. This year such funding was $ 3.7 billion – this means a 40 percent increase,” he said. According to Grushko, it also means that “the United States can further place American forces in Europe, say, another team, the talk in the Pentagon”. For this reason, said the Ambassador, Russia is closely watching what is happening on the ground and taking all the necessary measures for ensuring their own security.

Eks-the General Director “the Seventh Studio” placed under house arrest

May 26, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Eks-the General Director “the Seventh Studio” placed under house arrest Yuri Itin is suspected in embezzlement of budget funds allocated for the development of modern art. MOSCOW, may 25. /TASS/. Presnensky court of Moscow on Thursday placed under house arrest former General Director of the Autonomous nonprofit organization (ANO) “the Seventh Studio” Yuri Itin in the case of embezzlement of budget funds allocated for the development of modern art, the correspondent of TASS from the courtroom. “The petition of the investigator to meet, to elect against Itin a measure of restraint in the form of house arrest,” announced the decision of the judge. The investigation was asked about the arrest itina due to the fact that he allegedly attempted to hide evidence and maybe being at liberty to influence the investigation. “Any preventive measure not involving detention, contrary to the interests of the investigation”, — expressed the opinion of the

As the crisis has changed the lives of Russians: seven key trends

May 26, 2017 RR Uncategorized

As the crisis has changed the lives of Russians: seven key trends Because of the crisis, the Russians cut spending, many have begun to grow fruits and vegetables in suburban areas. According to economists, a new job, the impoverished Russians looking for rare, and also rarely invest in education. The Russians on the background of the crisis are very passive: they do not seek more promising work and not trying to change their financial situation, but simply more reduce costs, said experts of the Institute for social analysis and forecasting Ranhigs. Russia also returned to the era of private farming, sure Institute Director Tatyana Maleva. Similar is observed for the first time since the 1990-ies. Now the garden plots again became for Russians a source of food and additional income. Maleva and her colleagues presented the final report on how the crisis has affected the population of Russia last year.

The money from the phone: how to work the system to pay for purchases with a smartphone

May 26, 2017 RR Uncategorized

The money from the phone: how to work the system to pay for purchases with a smartphone On may 23 Russia earned service Android Pay. TASS figured out how to operate the system for contactless payment and what are the differences between Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay. Owners of smartphones, tablets and smart watches with the operating system (OS) Android from the 23rd of may can pay for purchases via their mobile device. Experts suggest that the new service will be popular. First, in Russia most people are using devices with Android OS. Secondly, the other “phone” payment system, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay — have been in Russia since the fall of 2016, and work quite successfully. Thus, according to the press service of Sberbank, more than 1 million of its customers are “tied” card to Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, and made with their help 13

The media learned about check FBI son-in-law trump the “Russian case”

May 26, 2017 RR World

Jared Kushner The Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) initiated an inspection at the “Russian case” in relation to Jared Kushner, son-in-law and adviser to the President of the United States Donald trump. On Thursday, may 25, according to NBC News. According to the information channel, Kushner possesses important information that is relevant to the investigation. It is noted that the investigators did not intend to accuse him of anything. The authors of the article remind that last week the Washington Post reported that the current senior Advisor to the President became involved in the investigation conducted by special Prosecutor Robert Mueller, “possible collusion of the election headquarters trump with Russia.” The name of the EA in the material of the newspaper was not specified, but was noted that it was “significant defendant” of the investigation. According to NBC News, in December 2016, Kouchner met with the Russian Ambassador to the

Russians recommended to refrain from visiting the UK

May 26, 2017 RR World

The Russian Embassy in London advised Russians not to travel to the UK until the situation there returns to normal. The exceptions to that dictated by “extreme personal or business necessity.” On Thursday, may 25, the journalists said the employee of the diplomatic mission, reports TASS. “Over the past three months of terrorist activity in the country is only growing. We do not exclude that this is due to the growing influence of the ideology of Islamic radicalism in the national communities living in British cities. The involvement of the military patrolling infrastructure indicates a very serious situation,” — said the representative of the Embassy. According to him, those who is already in the territory of the United Kingdom should exercise “extreme caution and circumspection” and avoid places of a mass congestion of people. On 23 may, Prime Minister Theresa may raised the terror threat level to the highest, critical.

The White house talked about “discussions” regarding the anti-Russian sanctions

May 26, 2017 RR World

Gary Con To be held in Brussels the NATO summit unfolded a “wide discussion” regarding anti-Russian sanctions, told reporters the head of the National economic Council the White house Gary Cohn. On Friday, may 26, according to RIA Novosti. “The discussions on sanctions and Russia were conducted today in NATO. Was a pretty broad discussion with many [countries] NATO anti-Russian sanctions”, — quotes Agency the words of the representative of the White house. Kon said that the US President Donald trump has not yet formed a position on sanctions against Russia. “I think the President is still considering this issue. While we have no position. He has a lot of options,” he said. In addition, the representative of the US administration expressed confidence in the fact that at the G7 summit, which starts in Sicily on may 26, the subject of Russia will remain among the most discussed issues. “The

The mayor of the city Altai resigned from-for not admission to the state secrets

May 26, 2017 RR Russia

Nikolai Nonko The deputies of the city Duma of Biisk has accepted the early resignation of the head of the city administration Nikolai Nonko. About it reports Regnum Thursday, may 25. “Some Duma members openly admitted that the decision on early termination of powers of the head of administration of Biysk was unexpected for them, and they feel huge regret”, — noted in administration. The mayor explained that he is leaving the post due to the fact that it can not renew the permit to state secrets due to living abroad relatives. He also asked colleagues not to seek “other implications” in its decision. 10 may in an interview with the newspaper “Our Biysk” Nonko said that as head of administration he is obliged to have a specific group of permit for work with classified documents. “It was always the second group of tolerance, then it was downgraded to the

Pedestrian streets of Moscow proposed to ban skateboards

May 26, 2017 RR Russia

Pedestrian streets of Moscow may not be allowed to ride skateboards. The relevant rules have been proposed to develop the municipal government of the district of Arbat, said the Agency urban news “Moscow” the head of the district Eugene Babenko. Restrictions will also apply to other vehicles. “Bicycles must ride on designated routes on a specially-equipped road network,” — said Babenko. It is also proposed to oblige cafes on the pedestrian streets off the music after 23:00 GMT. In addition, according to Federal news Agency (FAN), Moscow city Duma Deputy Inna Svyatenko invited other districts to learn from the experience of the Arbat by restriction of Smoking where posted recommending appropriate signs. However, in an interview with national news service (NSN), the Executive Director of the all-Russian movement “For the rights of smokers” Andrey Loskutov said that the initiative will not work. In April, the Ministry of health has proposed

The White house talked about “discussions” regarding the anti-Russian sanctions

May 26, 2017 RR Politics

The White house talked about “discussions” regarding the anti-Russian sanctions To be held in Brussels the NATO summit unfolded a “wide discussion” regarding anti-Russian sanctions, told reporters the head of the National economic Council the White house Gary Cohn. On Friday, may 26, according to RIA Novosti. “The discussions on sanctions and Russia were conducted today in NATO. Was a pretty broad discussion with many [countries] NATO anti-Russian sanctions”, — quotes Agency the words of the representative of the White house. Kon said that the US President Donald trump has not yet formed a position on sanctions against Russia. “I think the President is still considering this issue. While we have no position. He has a lot of options,” he said. In addition, the representative of the US administration expressed confidence in the fact that at the G7 summit, which starts in Sicily on may 26, the subject of Russia