Pentagon chief: US does not see the need to find a replacement for its air force base in Qatar WASHINGTON, July 15. /TASS/. Diplomatic crisis in the Persian Gulf had no effect on the largest U.S. air force base in the middle East located in Qatar, and Washington sees no need to look for a replacement for this object. This was stated on Friday at a meeting with journalists the Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis. “While any impact on our military operations was not” — said the Pentagon chief, commenting on the sharp contradictions between Qatar and its neighbours. According to Mattis described the information the military air base of al-Udeid air base near the Qatari capital of Doha, “continues to operate around the clock, supplies are delivered”, no “impact [of the crisis] was not.” “No need to look for alternatives,” — said the head of the
Day: July 15, 2017
Nicolas Maduro has compared himself to Saddam Hussein
Nicolas Maduro has compared himself to Saddam Hussein MEXICO city, 15 Nov — RIA Novosti. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday compared himself with the former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein. “I’m similar to Saddam Hussein live Saddam Hussein,” said Maduro on state television. At these words, spoken before a huge audience hall in Caracas, he was dressed in camouflage uniform and red airborne beret. Hussein was ousted in April 2003 after the invasion of Iraq, coalition troops led by the US and Britain. The Supreme court of Iraq has charged him with the death in 1982 of 148 villagers of al-dujayl. He was sentenced to death, the sentence was executed in late December 2006. Dictator Maduro “I look like Saddam Hussein right?” Hopefully the same fate for you Nicolas #sosvenezuela pic.twitter.com/Jr5PR9lIxr — Michael Welling (@WellingMichael) July 15, 2017 During the download an error has occurred. In Venezuela since early
Raul Castro criticized the new American government
Raul Castro criticized the new American government MEXICO city, 15 Nov — RIA Novosti. Chairman of the state Council of Cuba Raul Castro on Friday criticized recent moves by the new administration in the United States against the island, but stressed the readiness to continue the dialogue. In June, the President of the United States Donald trump announced the cancellation of “erroneous” policy of his predecessor Barack Obama to normalize relations with Havana. The White house noted that the United States remain imposed against Cuba embargo and oppose calls from the UN and other international organizations for its abolition. “The North American government has decided to tighten the blockade by imposing new prohibitions, explaining the new measures with the use of hostile rhetoric of the “cold war,” said Castro during a meeting of the National Assembly of people’s power. According to the Cuban leader, trump statements do not take into
Five passengers were injured in the collision of buses in Sochi
In the result of collision of two buses in the centre of Sochi, injuring five passengers. About this “Interfax” said the mother of the injured girl. According to her, the accident occurred at the bus stop “Stereo” at the Resort. The driver of the passenger bus No. 92 at the speed drove into a bus No. 2 who was standing at the bus stop. “Collision injured five people who were taken by three ambulances to the hospital,” — said Ivanov. The victims were examined by physicians, witnesses testified in the state traffic Inspectorate.
The defense Ministry announced the completion of the spring draft
The Russian defense Ministry announced the completion of the spring draft in 2017. Only the service were sent to 142 thousand people, reported on the Agency’s website. As noted, one of the features of the spring conscription campaign became the deferment to students in educational institutions of secondary vocational education in the entire period of study. Amendments to the law entered into force on 1 January 2017. Almost every fifth recruit, sent for military service in the armed forces, had higher education. They were given a choice to serve one year at the call or two year contract. The most talented of them offered to serve in scientific companies. The spring in these units were sent to 356 people. In sports companies were sent to 199 people. For the passage of alternative civil service sent to 395 people. All alternative service are 970 people. The Agency notes that the number
The Japanese military told about the increased activity of Russian air force
The fighters of air self-defense forces of Japan in the period from April to June often raised the alarm over Russian planes VC. It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to the combined headquarters of the defense forces of the country. Total for the second quarter of this year, Japanese fighters were alarmed with the approach of foreign aircraft 229 times. Of these, 125, or 55 percent of the total, falls on the military aircraft of Russia, and 101, or 44 percent, is the Chinese aircraft. However, over the last five years, the ratio most often been the reverse. For example, last year during the same period due to the Chinese aircraft Japanese fighters were alarmed 199 times, and because of the Russian — 78. In data published by the Japanese military, with photographs, it is argued that the overflight was attended by Tu-95, Tu-142, Il-38, Il-20, su-24. At the
Slutsky assured that Russia is ready to cooperate with the Council of Europe
Photo: RIA Novosti Moscow is ready to cooperate with the Council of Europe, although he has suspended payment of contributions to the budget of the organization. This was stated by RIA Novosti, the Chairman of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Leonid Slutsky Thursday, July 13. The parliamentarian is sure that the Russian side will continue to perform his duties as a member of the organization. “The Council of Europe, despite the situation in the parliamentary Assembly of the COE, remains an important area of our cooperation in the framework of international organizations, it is the most inclusive platform on the European continent,” — said Slutsky. He drew attention to the fact that the lower house of Parliament this week approved the ratification of two Council of Europe conventions relating to the suppression of the financing of terrorism and security at sport events. On 3 July the head of the
Lavrov said about the return to normal dialogue with Germany
Photo: RIA Novosti The Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that the dialogue between Moscow and Germany is gradually returning to normal, reports RIA “Novosti”. “Despite serious challenges, the Russian-German dialogue is gradually returning to normal, although problems remain,” he said. He also said that for the first time after the Second world war”, voices began to signs of alienation” between the peoples of Russia and Germany. “I think that to prevent it is by no means impossible – too heavy was a subsequent convergence, too high a price was paid for it,” said the Minister. Lavrov visited Berlin to participate in the closing ceremony of the cross year of youth exchanges in Russia and Germany.
Moscow region Governor met with the Ambassador of Finland
Andrei Vorobyov and Mikko Hautala The Governor of Moscow region Andrey Vorobyov met with the Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Finland in Russia Mikko Hautala. On Friday, July 14, according to the website of the regional government. “I would like to thank the diplomatic corps, we communicate regularly with the Embassy. In addition to economic issues, we are interested in the cultural aspects and the Finnish experience in the effective management of social sphere”, — said Vorobyov. In particular, he discussed with the Ambassador the issues of concern to the Finnish company. “We try to help investors,” he stressed, Recalling that in the Moscow region has about 35 Finnish enterprises. Deputy Chairman of the regional government Denis Butsaev, in turn, recalled that in September, Mesoblast will hold a road show in Finland. According to him, Moscow is interested in proposals from companies in the food processing industry. “Here, Finnish companies
Citizens of three CIS countries were allowed to work in Russia on national rights
The requirement to obtain Russian driver’s licenses to foreigners who are professionally engaged in transportation, will not apply to citizens of Kyrgyzstan. As informs Regnum, the amendments were adopted by the state Duma on Friday, July 14, in the third final reading. The changes also apply to citizens of Belarus and Kazakhstan, where Russian is the official language. In early July, the Chairman of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Leonid Slutsky said that the recognition of the Kirghiz driver’s licenses in Russia will not result in increased number of accidents. “I am responsible for my words, because we studied in detail the system of training of drivers in Kyrgyzstan and present their professional level, as well as proficiency in the Russian language,” he said. On June 1, in Russia came into force a ban on the use of foreign driving license to persons operating on the territory of the