Ryabkov said the deep disappointment due to new US sanctions

Sergei Ryabkov Photo: RIA Novosti Deputy foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Ryabkov said that the expansion of US sanctions against Russia cause deep disappointment. It is reported by RIA “Novosti”. “It is sad and disappointed that after the change of administration in Washington stop trying to apply the same unworkable scheme to the Russian organizations and our compatriots. It is clear that the desired effect, the authors of this policy will not succeed this time,” he said. He noted that the foreign Ministry the question of possible response to new sanctions immediately took to study. “We will decide (with response), based on all of the need not to drive the relationship is in a standstill and work on the prospect of improving them. But the current actions of the U.S. Treasury does not help to solve this problem,” he said. Earlier it was reported that the United States imposed sanctions

The generals suggested to get rid of the residency requirement in the election to the Federation Council

Andrei Klishas Photo: RIA Novosti The members of the Federation Council Andrey Klishas Andrey Kutepov proposed to remove the requirement the residency requirement for candidates for senators, which was promoted to the rank of officer or of managing staff. The corresponding bill introduced to the state Duma on Thursday, June 1. Legislators say that they are on duty outside of the region, from which are elected to the upper house of Parliament. “An exception to this requirement for specified categories of persons due to the order of execution of their duties”, — stated in the explanatory note to the document. February 20, deputies from LDPR have submitted for consideration the state Duma the bill, allowing senators to deprive of mandates for truancy and the loss of contact with communities from which they are elected. In the Federation Council criticized the initiative, noting that senators are disciplined. In the upper house

Media reported on a couple who raised their own rainforest

Media reported on a couple who raised their own rainforest A couple in India spent 26 years to turn abandoned land in the tropical forest inhabited by rare and endangered species. Pamela Gale Malhotra and her husband, Anil Malhotra, has created the Sai sanctuary, the only private wildlife sanctuary in India. Founded in 1991, is now the forest stretches for more than 121 hectares, It is home to more than 200 endangered species of flora and fauna, among them the Bengal tiger and Asian elephant, writes Bored Panda. “When we first came here, most of the land that was sold to us, was abandoned, — says Pamela in an interview with the Great Big Story. Abandoned paddy fields, coffee and cardamom plantations. There was a strong deforestation. And it took a lot, a lot of attention and time and energy and years to restore the forest”. Couple makes 300 acres

Putin presented writer Daniil Granin

Putin presented writer Daniil Granin STRELNA, 3 Jun — RIA Novosti. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has awarded the writer Daniil Granin state prize for outstanding achievements in humanitarian activities. Daniil Granin is a recognized classic of Russian literature. Began to be published in 1949. His works include the novels “the Searchers,” “Going to storm,””,” novels and stories “Own opinion”, “the place for the monument”, “Unknown person”. Hall gave a standing ovation to the writer a round of applause. Handing over the prize, Putin recalled that Granin was the initiator of creation of the USSR’s first relief society in Leningrad. “And now this movement involves tens of thousands of people”, — said the President. In his works, according to Putin, Granin was thinking a lot about ethical and moral development of society, paying close attention to such human qualities as honesty and decency. For outstanding achievements you are awarded

Named the most polluted regions of Russia

Named the most polluted regions of Russia All-Russian public organization “Green patrol” has made “an Ecological rating of subjects of Russia” by the end of spring 2017. It is reported by RT. As noted, the rating lists all 85 subjects of the Federation. The analysis took into account factors such as air, water, discharges, emissions and responsibility of the government, the activity of public organizations. In second place — the Republic of Altai and the Altai territory. Moscow was in seventh position and St. Petersburg on the eighth. The most dirty region for newly admitted Chelyabinsk oblast (85-e a place). The second worst was the Sverdlovsk oblast, and her Leningrad and Moscow. Previously published ecological rating of regions by the end of winter.

North Korea said the inability of the US to intercept the missiles

DPRK authorities believe that the U.S. can intercept North Korean missiles. This was stated by the representative of the strategic forces of the Korean people’s army in an interview with the Central news Agency of the country (KCNA). In this test the Washington system intercepting Intercontinental ballistic missiles, he called a serious military provocation. “Such a risky move is a sign that their [US] preparing to unleash nuclear war against the DPRK has reached the last phase. Their reckless steps clearly indicate that our strengthening of the nuclear forces for self — defense- the right decision”, — said the press-Secretary of the Korean army. According to him, the United States boast the success of the trials, but in Pyongyang it is considered stupidity and bluff. 29 may North Korea conducted a successful test of a ballistic missile. The head of state, Kim Jong UN expressed conviction that the country “will

The Pentagon admitted the possibility of conflict between the US and China

The Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis, said the possibility of tensions between the US and China. This he said at the annual Asian security summit “Shangri-La Dialogue,” Reuters reports. “While competition between the US and China — the two largest economies in the world is inevitable, and the conflict cannot be ruled out,” said Mattis. According to him, Washington supports the efforts by Beijing to curb North Korea, but do not agree with increasing military power of China in the South China sea. Mattis at the same time stressed that the United States continues to seek cooperation with partners. “Whether we like it or not, we are all part of the world. What would it be for the world if we all retreat behind their borders?” — said the head of the Pentagon. The Minister reminded that slowing down or looking back nuclear and missile programs of

In raqqa during air strikes of the international coalition killed 43 people

Aircraft of the international coalition led by the US attacked the Syrian city of raqqa, killing at least 43 civilians. This informs the Syrian state television, citing witnesses, reports RIA Novosti. It is reported that the coalition aircraft attacked a building where there were civilians, most of the dead were women and children. Agency SANA said that was destroyed a six-storey building. 1 June in the Russian defense Ministry said that the militants of banned terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG) for the week took two attempts to break out Rakka to Palmyra, they were stopped by the aviation of Russian air force. The first column of the VC destroyed aircraft on 25 may. In the night from 29 to 30 may, the terrorists made another attempt to go to the Palmyra. Three convoys of militants under the cover of darkness moved from Raqqa in a southerly direction on several routes.

Kuznetsova thought about free government nannies

Anna Kuznetsova Authorized under the President of Russia for children’s rights Anna Kuznetsova suggested to create Institute of public nannies for children up to three years. On Friday, June 2, reports TASS. She noted that currently the nanny need about 320 thousand children. “They will have special knowledge and to have a certificate, this will make assistance to children under the age of three years more flexible. Not necessary for this to build a kindergarten, a childcare for up to three years to implement a more flexible format,” said Kuznetsov, adding that the nanny be social workers, and parents do not have to pay for the services. The Ombudsman said that the new Institute will contribute to the creation of new jobs, especially “in remote areas, where exactly will never build a kindergarten, because it is unprofitable”. In her opinion, this project will also help parents: how young mothers who