In Germany called the main global threat The biggest problem that threatens world stability — cyber attacks, said the Minister of defence of Germany Ursula von der Leyen. She stated this on air of CNBC. According to her, the recent hacker attack NotPetya and WannaCry showed that the theft of sensitive and personal data becomes a way of undermining the activities of companies and governments around the world — this, she explained, is transformed into what is often called information warfare. Any enemies that you can imagine, even the IG (“Islamic state” banned in Russia — approx. “Of the tape.ru”) use the cyberspace to fight against us.Ursula von der Leonminster of defence of Germany On the sidelines of the Munich security conference, she noted that the coming decade will be a period of strengthening the protection of information. Many large cyber attacks in the world is often attributed to Russians
Day: February 18, 2018
Shrove Sunday: how did a tradition before lent
Shrove Sunday: how did a tradition before lent MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti, Sergey Stefanov. The last day before lent, Orthodox Christians call forgiveness Sunday. Long since this day in Russia, believers ask each other for forgiveness and prepare to enter the “Holy and great lent” — the rigorous and continuous fasting. About why there is such a tradition and what other senses have this event in the material RIA Novosti. The expulsion of Adam from Paradise In Church last Sunday called “siriustm”. This word means “cheese dip” (“leave”): forgiveness Sunday — the last day of carnival, when permitted to eat non-Lenten food, eggs and dairy products. On forgiveness Sunday, the Russian Orthodox Church for worship, “the remembrance of Adam’s exile.” According to the Bible this event — the expulsion of the first people, Adam and eve from Paradise for disobedience to God — was the beginning of earth’s
In Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the plane touched the wing of the post
In Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the plane touched the wing of the post VLADIVOSTOK, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. The aircraft of the airline “Aurora”, moving on the airport of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, touched the wing of a lighting post, being checked, reports on Sunday press-service of the airport. “Today at 11.30 am (03.30 GMT) when manoeuvring on the apron of the airport “Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk” the aircraft of the airline “Aurora” DHC-8−200, moving to thrust of its own engines, a wing tip hit a lighting post, which is located outside the maneuvering area”, — stated in the message. Following the flight Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Sapporo will be carried out on another plane. At the scene are operational service of the airport, airlines representatives and employees the inspection of safety of the far Eastern interregional territorial administration Federal air transport Agency. The airline did not comment on the RIA Novosti news Agency the incident happened.
American missile destroyer Ross entered the Black sea
American missile destroyer Ross entered the Black sea The commander of the ship Brian Gallo was committed to creating “strong ties in the black sea region, which is crucial to our peace and stability”. WASHINGTON, February 17. /TASS/. USS Ross, equipped with guided missiles, 16 Feb entered the Black sea. This is stated in received by TASS on Saturday the press service of the 6th fleet of the US Navy. The press service said that the ship went into the waters of the Black sea “to conduct operations to ensure Maritime safety, to enhance regional stability, and strengthening the compatibility of the fleets of allies and partners of NATO.” “We are committed to creating strong relationships in the black sea region, which is crucial to our peace and stability. Our presence here strengthens the credibility and assures allies of our commitment to security in the region” — are in the
Poroshenko demanded to “put the squeeze” Russia for the introduction of peacekeepers in Donbass
Poroshenko demanded to “put the squeeze” Russia for the introduction of peacekeepers in Donbass MOSCOW, February 17 — RIA Novosti. Accommodation in the Donbass full of the UN mission should “put the squeeze” on Russia, said President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko during a briefing at the Munich security conference. The words of the policy leads the TV channel “112 Ukraine”. “In order to enter Ukraine a full-scale mission of the peacekeepers, which will ensure the return of these territories under Ukrainian sovereignty, requires only one thing — “put the squeeze” on Russia”, — said Poroshenko. In his opinion, this issue should be discussed as soon as possible. The President also noted that the staff of the UN mission should not perform the role of “escort service” on the line of contact. Earlier in Munich, Poroshenko accused Russia of “destabilizing the situation in Europe,” and initiating a “global hybrid war”. He
Ukrainian nationalists tore down and burned a Russian flag at the Rossotrudnichestvo in Kiev
Ukrainian nationalists tore down and burned a Russian flag at the Rossotrudnichestvo in Kiev Moscow. 17 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Representatives of Ukrainian nationalist organizations on Saturday tore from the building of the representative office of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kiev, a Russian flag and burned it. Pictures and videos of the rally posted on the event page C14 in Facebook. “Activists C14, PS (extremist organization “Right sector”, banned in Russia — if), “Tradition,” and other nationalist organizations came to the centre. Found an interesting “Souvenirs”. (.. .) The campaign ended. “Souvenir” destroyed”, — said the nationalists about his actions. As have informed Agency “Interfax-Ukraine” in the Podolsk district management of police of Kiev, on Saturday afternoon, it was reported that about 20 people entered the premises of Rossotrudnichestvo, subsequently, these people burned the flag of the Russian Federation. In place of the departed investigative team. Detained no one was injured or damage
Lavrov said that Russia is more interested in resolving the internal Ukrainian crisis
© Alexander Shcherbak/TASS MUNICH, February 17. /TASS/. Russia as no one else is interested in the resolution of the internal Ukrainian crisis, the legal framework for this is ready. This was stated on Saturday by the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the Munich security conference.
Elon Musk showed his “space” toaster
Elon Musk showed his “space” toaster MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. The founder of SpaceX and Tesla Elon Musk has published in his account in Instagram a photo of your new toaster in the shape of the helmet of Darth Vader from the Saga directed by George Lucas “Star wars”. “My new toaster,” signed the Mask entry in the social network. It is noteworthy that the toaster leaves the bread prepared with the inscription Star Wars (Star wars — approx.ed.). My new toaster Publication of Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 16, 2018 7:27 PST Many users of Instagram admitted that they have the exact same toaster. Others suggested the Mask to start the appliance in the space, for example, convertible Tesla Roadster, sent to the launch vehicle, the Falcon Heavy.
Pope Paul VI canonized
Pope Paul VI canonized Pope Paul VI will be canonized in 2018. This was stated by the current head of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis during the annual meeting with the priests of Rome, reports Catholic News Agency. “I saw him, and he liked me,” said he. Francis recalled that popes John XXIII and John Paul II were canonized in April 2014, continues the process of the beatification of John Paul I. “Benedict in the queue. Pray for us!” — he joked. As says the publication, in early February, the special Commission approved the second miracle needed for canonization of Paul VI. The decision was taken unanimously. Attributing the Pope canonized may take place in October during the Synod of bishops. The miracle attributed to Paul VI — the healing of the fetus of a pregnant woman. The case was studied from 2014. The mother from Verona was discovered
Orthodox believers celebrate forgiveness Sunday
Orthodox believers celebrate forgiveness Sunday MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. On the last Sunday before lent, which is also called forgiveness, Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill will perform worship with the rite of forgiveness in the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior, told RIA Novosti in the Moscow Patriarchate. On this day the Church remembers the tragedy, committed with mankind at the dawn of its history — the expulsion of Adam from Paradise — and calls to repent of their sins, as did the banished Adam. Therefore the second name of Forgiveness Sunday — the expulsion of Adam’s. Set in ancient times, the custom of believers in this day forgive mutual grievances and transgressions. “At 17.00 in the Cheesefare Week — the remembrance of Adam’s exile (forgiveness Sunday), Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill will make Vespers with the rite of forgiveness at the Cathedral of