Day: August 27, 2017

Washington recommended Kiev to abandon the idea to regain nuclear weapons

Russia

Kurt Volker (centre) Special envoy of the US state Department in Ukraine Kurt Volker said that Kiev should not attempt to regain nuclear weapons. He told about it on air of TV channel “Direct”. He also added that the refusal of the Ukrainian leadership from nuclear weapons in 1994 was a right step. “If Ukraine joined the countries that have renounced nuclear weapons, this would not be a good solution. I don’t think nuclear weapons would be something positive for Ukraine. I would not want to see Ukraine again revived the process,” said Walker. In 1992, the Ukrainian authorities signed the so-called Lisbon Protocol on the recognition of the country non-nuclear. In 1994, Ukraine, Russia, United Kingdom and the United States signed the Budapest Memorandum, in which Kiev refused placed on the territory of Soviet nuclear weapons. Command of nuclear forces on the territory of the former Soviet republics was

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The militants have claimed responsibility for the attack in Brussels

Russia

Terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia) has claimed responsibility for the attack on a military patrol in the centre of Brussels, which occurred August 25. About it reports Reuters, citing associated with militants, the Agency Amaq. In a statement, the terrorists said that 30-year-old native of Somalia “is a fighter, and IG carried out the attack in response to calls to carry out attacks against countries of the antiterrorist coalition.” On Friday evening in Brussels armed with a knife man, shouting “Allahu Akbar” attacked a military patrol, in response they opened fire on him. The offender was taken to hospital in serious condition. As a result of the incident, the soldiers received wounds of hands and faces, their life is out of danger. It was reported that earlier action did not come to the attention of law enforcement. The Belgian Prosecutor’s office qualified the incident as a

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The state Department noted the unwillingness of Ukraine to join NATO

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Kurt Volker (centre) Special envoy of the US state Department in Ukraine Kurt Volker believes that Ukraine in its current state is not ready to join NATO. He told about it on air of TV channel “Direct”. He noted that the Alliance is not ready to accept Ukraine into its composition. Walker recalled that the preparation of a state to membership in NATO requires a large amount of time. Walker also added that the decision on Ukraine’s accession to the Alliance should be taken in Kiev. “The US, EU, Russia — everyone needs to understand that Ukraine is an independent country, and nobody can say that Ukraine will become a NATO member — it’s completely the decision of Ukraine”, — he said. In early July, the Chairman of the Parliament Andrei Parubiy made that Ukraine could “suddenly” become a member of NATO. According to him, Kyiv has to do everything

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In Iraq freed the last ISIS controlled major city

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In Iraq freed the last ISIS controlled major city The city of tall afar, the former the last major town controlled by the militants of the “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia as a terrorist organization), completely liberated from the terrorists. About it “RIA Novosti” reported Brigadier General and commander of the army units of the Iraqi army “Nineveh” Najem al-Jabiri. Tall afar is located 80 km from Mosul. “In terms of the city nothing left (captured), is cleaning. Except that the Askari district, but outside of the city,” the General said. He noted that ISIS still controls the town of al-Iade to the North of tall afar. Iraqi forces intend to release it within two days. Al-Jaberi stressed that the foreign fighters of ISIS and their families escaped from the attacked city. “We have seen in recent days that foreigners from ISIS together with their families left the village

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ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack with a machete in Brussels

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ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack with a machete in Brussels “Islamic state” has claimed responsibility for the attack, in which a man with a machete attacked a military patrol in the centre of Brussels, reports Reuters. This information was confirmed by the organization SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors militant activities. And Reuters, the SITE you refer to the Agency Amaq, collaborating with the terrorist group ISIS. The evening of 25 August, a man shouting “Allahu Akbar” attacked with a machete on a military patrol in the centre of Brussels. Two persons suffered. The attacker died from injuries sustained from retaliatory fire of the military. The Belgian authorities have classified the attack as a terrorist attack. “Islamic state” terrorist group, whose activity is banned in several countries, including in Russia.

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Venezuela held the military exercises after threats from the US

Politics

Venezuela held the military exercises after threats from the US Nationwide military exercises were held in Venezuela following statements by the President of the United States Donald trump about the possibility of military intervention in the political crisis in the country. On it informs Agency Reuters. “All Venezuelans aged 18 to 60 years of age must contribute to the defense of the nation from the warlike threats of the United States” — quotes Agency the statement of the Venezuelan authorities. In the exercise called “Bolivarian sovereignty — 2017” attended by 700 thousand police officers and 200 thousand soldiers. Also, the event was attended by civilians. Earlier, U.S. President Donald trump said that it is considering several solutions to Venezuela’s problems, including military intervention. Venezuelan authorities called the words of trump “an act of madness” and stressed that Caracas is not afraid of threats. Later, the United States imposed new sanctions

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Walker said the unwillingness of Ukraine to join NATO

Politics

Walker said the unwillingness of Ukraine to join NATO The special representative of the United States Ukraine Kurt Volker said that Ukraine is not ready to join NATO, North Atlantic Alliance is also not yet willing to accept it. He said this in an interview to “Direct”. He noted that before joining NATO, Ukraine should “reforms concerning defense and security and to tighten its economy and to overcome corruption and improve relations with neighbors.” He added that “we really would like to” restore the good business climate in Ukraine, which is the main criterion for investment. According to him, the process of joining the North Atlantic Alliance takes a lot of time. “The US, EU, Russia — everyone needs to understand that Ukraine is an independent state. Nobody can say when to join NATO. But this does not mean that Ukraine is close to getting an invitation to join NATO”

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