The Russian diplomat became Deputy Secretary General of the UN

Vladimir Voronkov Russian diplomat Vladimir Voronkov was appointed head of the Bureau for the fight against terrorism, the new structure of the UN. This was reported on the official website of the international organization. Voronkov, in fact, becoming Deputy Secretary-General, antónio Guterres. The Russian diplomat will head the counter-terrorism work of the UN, will participate in the organization’s decision-making and work hard to ensure that the fight against terror is not removed from the agenda. As noted in the statement, Voronkov new position will be able to use 30 years of diplomatic experience. The representative of the foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova in Facebook congratulated him on his appointment and wished him good luck and all the best: the news came on the birthday of diplomat.

The state Department regretted the cancellation of the consultations between Russia and the United States

The US state Department expressed regret in connection with the decision of Moscow to cancel the holding of bilateral consultations with Washington on the problems in the relationship, which was made after the expansion of us sanctions. On Wednesday, June 21, according to Reuters. “We regret that Russia has decided to turn away from the opportunity to discuss bilateral obstacles to us-Russian relations”, — said the representative of the U.S. Department of state Heather Nauert. Neuert also stated that these sanctions “have not appeared out of nowhere, and was imposed in response to Russia’s continued violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine”. Earlier, the Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergei Ryabkov said that Moscow will not hold bilateral consultations with Washington on the problems in relations after the expansion of us sanctions. 20 June, the American Ministry of Finance has extended the sanctions list, which was

Macron has admitted respect for Putin

Emmanuel Macron The President of France Emmanuel macron said that he respects Russian President Vladimir Putin. A fragment of an interview with a Macron on Wednesday, June 21, publishes El País. “I respect Vladimir Putin. We have held a constructive exchange of views,” — said the French President. He added that he has differences with Putin on the situation in Ukraine. The President of Russia got acquainted with the position of the Macron on this issue. The French President pointed out that the international community needs Russia’s help in the fight against terrorism. “We need the cooperation of all in order to destroy the terrorists, especially Russia,” — said the French leader. 29 may Vladimir Putin visited France and held talks with the Macron. The Russian leader attended the opening of the exhibition at Versailles devoted to the 300th anniversary of the visit of the Russian Emperor Peter I in

The Russians will light millions of candles in memory of the fallen in the great Patriotic war

The Russians will light millions of candles in memory of the fallen in the great Patriotic war MOSCOW, June 22. /TASS/. Memorable actions devoted to Day of memory and grief, will be held in all parts of the Russian Federation. Across the country will be lowered national flags, radio and TV channels are recommended to exclude from the program of entertainment and advertising. “Watch of memory. Eternal flame” — the largest Russian event devoted to Day of memory and grief, traditionally starting on the night of 22 June in many cities of Russia. In Moscow, the action is held for the 26th time. This year the ceremony of laying flowers to the Tomb of the Unknown soldier in the Alexander garden will begin at 3 o’clock in the morning. The venue will set points with an audio broadcast military songs and screens, which will be shown milita. At four o’clock

Biker Surgeon about U.S. sanctions:

Photo: TASS The leader of the biker club “Night wolves” Alexander Zaldostanov (known as the Surgeon) emotionally and imaginatively commented on the introduction of US sanctions against the organization “Wolf”, and stressed that the club has no accounts in foreign banks. The U.S. Treasury introduced Tuesday in the sanctions list of 38 persons and organizations, including “two Russian civil servants” and their two assistants. Among other restrictive measures imposed against the organization which, according to the Ministry, belongs to the Russian biker club “Night wolves”, has long included in the black list. We are talking about security holding “the Wolf”, which the Ministry of Finance appears as a Wolf Holding of Security Structures. Under the sanctions also got its President Gennady Nikolov. “Woke up late, woke up late. The Generalissimo, even with the light they already sent a messenger – I mean. We will not stop,” – said Zaldostanov TASS.

Vilfand considered conspiracy the idea of when bad weather with climatic weapons

Roman Vilfand The head meteorologist Roman Vilfand said it was impossible to influence the weather by using climate weapons. About it reports “Interfax”. “God forbid, no conspiracy. It is simply impossible. There are scientific studies that show that man yet, thank God, is not available the energy that exists in the atmosphere. It is impossible to influence,” — said Vilfand. As reported Agency city news “Moscow”, Vilfand explained by frequent change of weather in Moscow and global warming. The meteorologist said that it “is uneven: the least noticeable in the Equatorial regions and in the polar — most prominently”. “Accordingly, the difference between the temperature at the Equator and the Arctic circle is reduced, which causes a circulation in the atmosphere, which lead to the constant variability of weather,” he added. The meteorologist predicted that the background temperature in Moscow in June will be below the norm by 2-2,5 degrees.

The Deputy of the state Duma of all convocations explained the refusal of the mandate

The Deputy of the state Duma of all seven convocations Sergey Reshulsky (CPRF) has decided to hand over the mandate because of health problems. He told this in an interview with “Tape.ru” on Wednesday, June 21. “In April I held another surgery. The load on those members that really work is very large. I will recover”, — the politician said. The parliamentarian expressed confidence that colleagues will meet his statement about the termination of Deputy powers: “June 20, I wrote a statement. On Friday, I’m sure the Duma will consider it”. During its work, 65-year-old Reshulsky has submitted for consideration the lower chamber of the Parliament of the 200 legislative initiatives, among which, in particular, the draft law on the prohibition to raise the retirement age until 2025. In 2014, he proposed to make the Soviet movies of public property. In the state Duma of the seventh convocation, he became

Peskov told about the message of the Emir of Qatar to Putin

Vladimir Putin In the Kremlin have received a message from the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, said the press Secretary of the head of state, Dmitry Peskov. His words leads TASS on Wednesday, June 21. “Not yet familiarized [with the message], but through diplomatic channels it transmitted”, — said the official representative of the Kremlin. According to the Agency, citing a senior diplomatic source in Qatar, the ruler of the Emirate gave me a message for the Russian leader, through the Embassy in Moscow. According to him, it is about the relationship of Doha with the Arab countries. 5 June Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE announced the rupture of diplomatic relations with Qatar. The representatives of these countries accused Doha of destabilizing the political situation in the Arab States, as well as in support of terrorist organizations, including Islamic

The militants accused the United States in the destruction of the main mosque of Mosul

The militants accused the United States in the destruction of the main mosque of Mosul MOSCOW, 21 Feb — RIA Novosti. Terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in the Russian Federation) said that the main mosque the Iraqi city of Mosul al-Nouri destroyed by US air strike, said on Wednesday Agence France-Presse. Earlier Wednesday, the Iraqi military said that the militants blew up the main mosque of Mosul al-Nouri and minaret. According to the commander of the operation to liberate the province of Nineveh, Masjid an-Nuri and minaret al Hadba militants blew up when the Iraqi military moved into the city, reaching convincing victories over the ISIS gangs. The Iraqi army later posted on his Facebook account a photograph of the destroyed mosque. Sadly, this was inevitable. Mosul’s Nouri Mosque has been blown up. IS says air strike. More likely to have blown it up themselves. pic.twitter.com/1702KAJnOB — Paul