June 19, 2017 – Page 9 – Russian Reality

The attack on the aircraft of the Syrian air force was considered a provocation against Russia

June 19, 2017 RR Russia

Franz Klintsevich The destruction of the coalition led by the U.S. Syrian su-22 is an open aggression against Russia. This opinion was expressed by first Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on defense and security Frants Klintsevich, RIA Novosti reported on Monday, June 19. “It is clear that no defense there is no question. Blatant aggression and provocation. And above all provoke Russia”, — said the Senator. The United States under the leadership of President Donald trump, said Klintsevich, become a source of “new level of danger not only in the middle East, but worldwide.” The incident could lead to retaliation from the government, defense, commented RT first Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Vladimir Jabbarov. “So to shoot down an aircraft is unacceptable — you will get retaliation. ( … ) so all of this can lead to a big conflict,” he said, pointing

In the Moscow zoo was born of a 90-pound baby elephant

June 19, 2017 RR Russia

In the Moscow zoo was born calf of an Asian elephant weighing about 90 pounds. It is reported online edition m24.ru. The baby elephant is fed milk and most of the time is with the mother. His parents, 36-year-old elephant Pipita and 37-year-old elephant Pamir. Zoo staff say that a newborn is different playful character. “His favorite pastime — trunk to lift the stick or throw the grass,” said the “360” in the press service of the institution. In the Moscow zoo is home to four Asian elephants. The life span of these animals is up to 80 years. The female can give birth to babies up to 50 years.

The public chamber headed by journalist Fadeev

June 19, 2017 RR Russia

Valery Faceeverytime: Fadeev intends to advance the position of the Public chamber in the state Duma The Secretary of the Public chamber (OP) of the sixth convocation was the journalist Valery Fadeev, reports RIA Novosti. He was selected in the first plenary session of the Majilis of the new convocation Monday, June 19. As reported by REN TV, his candidacy was the only advanced, it was approved unanimously. On a post of the Secretary OP Fadeev has replaced Vyacheslav Bocharov. Composition OP was formed in three stages. The original 40-member chamber approved the decree of the President of Russia, 84 were nominated from the regional public chambers, and 43 chosen from members of public organizations. Fadeev became part of the OP in March 2017. Also he is a member of the High Council of “United Russia”. In the 1990-ies he worked in scientific institutions, has been the scientific editor of

The EU Council on foreign Affairs has extended the anti-Russian sanctions

June 19, 2017 RR Politics

The EU Council on foreign Affairs has extended the anti-Russian sanctions Moscow. June 19. INTERFAX.RU — the EU Council at the level of foreign Ministers, who meet Monday in Luxembourg, decided to extend for one year the restrictive measures against Russia over the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, according to a communiqué of the Council. The communique noted that the sanctions have been extended till 23 Jun 2018. This category of sanctions includes bans on imports into the EU of products from Crimea and Sevastopol, investment in Crimea and Sevastopol, services related to tourism activities in Crimea or Sevastopol; the export of certain goods and technologies to Crimea and Sevastopol for transport, telecommunications and energy sectors, as well as for oil and gas and mining industries. “As indicated in the statement of 17 March 2017 the high representative of the Union for foreign Affairs and security policy on behalf of

In Kiev, developed a new plan for the “peaceful reintegration” of the DNI and LC

June 19, 2017 RR Politics

In Kiev, developed a new plan for the “peaceful reintegration” of the DNI and LC As it became known “Kommersant”, prepared in the administration of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, the bill provides for the termination of the “antiterrorist operation” (ATO) and the “peaceful reintegration” of Donbass. Special Operation “Reintegration” The fact that the bill about “reintegration of the occupied territories of Donbass” has to be taken in the near future, said the end of last week, the President Poroshenko during a visit to Kiev-controlled areas of the Donetsk region. According to the head of the Ukrainian state, a document that is developed on his behalf, “provides a number of activities and steps that need to be implemented to enhance reintegration.” First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Irina Gerashchenko, representing the Pro-presidential “Block Poroshenko” (BPP), confirmed that the document will be submitted to Parliament soon. Interviewed by “Kommersant”

Russia entered the top five countries of Europe according to the number taken in 2016 refugee

June 19, 2017 RR Politics

Russia entered the top five countries of Europe according to the number taken in 2016 refugee GENEVA, June 19. /TASS/. Russia last year took in its territory for nearly 230 thousand refugees, taking on this indicator the fifth place in Europe after Turkey, Germany, France and Sweden. This is evidenced by published on Monday in Geneva, the report of the office of the UN high Commissioner for refugees (UNHCR), “Global trends: forced displacement in 2016.” According to the document, at the end of 2016 in Russia were 228 thousand 990 people, having refugee status. The leader in Europe in this respect, the authors of the report called Turkey, adopted at the end of last year, about 2.9 million refugees, mainly from Syria. Followed by Germany (669 thousand 482 persons), France (304 546 thousand), Sweden (164 230 thousand) and Russia. Turkey is also the world leader in accepting refugees. In second

In the Moscow zoo-born elephant calf weighing 90 pounds

June 19, 2017 RR Uncategorized

In the Moscow zoo-born elephant calf weighing 90 pounds MOSCOW, 19 Jul — RIA Novosti. The baby elephant was born in the Moscow zoo, at birth, he weighed about 90 kilograms, reported on the website of the municipality. Now the baby most of the time spends with the mother, who feeds him milk every hour and a half. Experts note that “adult” food, he will go to two or three years. “His favorite pastime — trunk to lift the stick or throw the grass. At birth, the elephant calf weighed about 90 kilograms”, — quotes the portal of the city hall press service of the zoo. The zoo added that most favorite treat adult elephants bananas and apples every day animal can eat about 150 kg of food per day.

Organizers canceled the first Charter flight from Japan to the Kuril Islands

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Organizers canceled the first Charter flight from Japan to the Kuril Islands The organizers of the trip of former Japanese residents of the South Kuril Islands announced the cancellation of the first Charter flight from Japan to this part of the Islands. On Monday, June 19, RIA Novosti reported. As noted, this was done due to weather conditions. The flight was originally scheduled for 18 June, was postponed several times due to fog on the Kuril island of Kunashir and, in the end, was cancelled. Deputy foreign Minister of Japan Nobuo Kishi told reporters that “the weather conditions have not changed, and there was no other choice but to cancel the trip”. According to him, the government of Japan will make efforts to arrange a new visit to the South Kuril Islands in the course of this year. June 17 in the village of Nakashibetsu ceremony on the occasion of

Rain, storms in places, and up to 23 degrees Celsius expected in Moscow region

June 19, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Rain, storms in places, and up to 23 degrees Celsius expected in Moscow region The air temperature in Moscow on Monday will be 20 to 22 degrees, on area — from 18 to 23 degrees. MOSCOW, June 19. /TASS/. Cloud, muggy weather is expected on Monday in the Moscow region. This was reported in Roshydromet. “The day will be cloudy, will pass small, Sunny rain, in some areas thunder storm,” — said the representative of the weather service. The air temperature in Moscow will be 20 to 22 degrees, on area — from 18 to 23 degrees. Western wind of 7-12 m/s. Moscow, 19 inapropos for 14 days+20°rain in the Afternoon+15°Night overcastForecast for 14 days Tuesday night is expected to cloudy, without precipitation. In the capital, the thermometer will show 11-13 degrees, on area — from 8 to 13 degrees above zero. The day will be partly cloudy weather, sometimes

The aircraft the RAF has conducted exploration in the Kaliningrad region

June 19, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: globallookpress.com Aircraft of the British Royal air force carried out a reconnaissance flight on the Northern borders of the Kaliningrad region, according to data from Western sites, tracking movement of military aviation. Exploration conducted aircraft RC-135W. He flew to Kaliningrad region from the sea and about an hour cruised off the coast, reports “Interfax”. Also exploration conducted aircraft of the Swedish air force Gulfstream 4 and a NATO AWACS plane that flew from Poland. NATO planes regularly conduct reconnaissance at the Russian borders in the Baltic sea. In addition, on Saturday, the borders of the Kaliningrad region flew the American strategic bombers b-1B and b-52N.