Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov © Sergey Fadeichev/TASS TASS, April 12. Russia will not give the assessment report to the Organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW) at Salisbury to his detailed study, said the Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov.
Day: April 12, 2018
Ulyukayev in prison writes poetry and practices yoga
Ulyukayev in prison writes poetry and practices yoga MOSCOW, 12 APR — RIA Novosti. Former Minister of economic development of Russia Alexei Ulyukayev, sentenced to eight years in prison for taking bribes, wrote in prison new poems and continues to do yoga, reported RIA Novosti his lawyer Darejan, Queeze. “Everything about him is good, will see now. Poems were written, Yes. And in sports, he brought a Mat for yoga,” said the lawyer, noting that the speaker did not complain. Today the Moscow city court should consider the appeal on the sentence to former Minister, in which lawyers insist on innocence of the speaker and asked to cancel the verdict. Ulyukayev was sentenced to eight years of penal colony for bribe reception in 2 million dollars from the head of “Rosneft” Igor Sechin. Additionally, 61-year-old Ulyukayev was sentenced to a fine of 130 million rubles and eight-year ban to work
Vacation without consequences
Vacation without consequences Russia has tightened the rules for organization of children’s activities. The State Duma adopted in the third final reading a bill that introduces additional measures to ensure the safety of children. The document clearly defines who can organize leisure of children, which is the responsibility of local government, what rights parents have and where to complain if the rules are not met. The portal iz.ru understand the intricacies of the new law. The bill, which tightens controls over the rest of the children adopted by the state Duma in the third final reading April 10. It was sponsored by members of three Duma factions — United Russia, just Russia and the Communist party. The first hearing was held in January of this year. The law on the organization of children’s leisure. The main thing Fundamental in the new law are considered the three points. Articlesafety Rules that
For five years, the percentage who considers Russia’s space leader of the nationals has almost doubled
For five years, the percentage who considers Russia’s space leader of the nationals has almost doubled Moscow. April 12. INTERFAX.RU Almost two thirds of Russians (61%) believe the Russian leader in space exploration, and in 2013, this opinion was shared by only 35% of respondents reported “Interfax” in the “Levada-Center”. One in seven believes that a “space leader” are the USA (13% vs. 31% in 2013). Another 4% believe that China (previously 9%), and 1% — the European Union (previously — 6%). Difficult to answer 21% of respondents, 23-27 March among 1,600 people in 136 towns and cities in Russia. Meanwhile, according to the survey, only a third of Russians know about the launch of the carrier rocket Falcon Heavy space: 2% watched the live stream, and 12% saw it on the news, of 25% heard something about it. The greatest awareness about this event to show the residents of
“Test results confirm the findings of the UK”
“Test results confirm the findings of the UK” The OPCW announced the results of the investigation in the “case Skripal”. The organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW) published a report on the investigation into the poisoning of ex-GRU Colonel Sergei Skripal and his daughter Julia. The OPCW experts “have confirmed the findings of the United Kingdom on the composition of toxic substances”, is not becoming to publicly mention his name. While the exact origin of the substance, the experts have not established. The British foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, meanwhile, considered the conclusions of the OPCW further proof of involvement in the poisoning of Russia. Experts from four independent laboratories selected by the OPCW, analyzed the blood samples of Sergey and Yulia Skrobala, as well as substances found in Salisbury, at the supposed place of their toxicity. Samples were taken of blood and COP nick Bailey, who had contact
The Ministry of industry and trade said it was impossible to establish the place of production “Newbie”
The Ministry of industry and trade said it was impossible to establish the place of production “Newbie” Moscow. April 12. INTERFAX.RU. It is impossible to clearly determine which country produced the substance that poisoned the former GRU officer Sergei Skripal, said the Deputy head of the Ministry of industry and trade of the Russian Federation Georgy Kalamanov. 11фотографий11фотографий11фотографий “Any unique markers capable of unambiguously indicate the country of manufacture applied against Skrobala substances that can not be”, — said Kalamanov in an interview to “Interfax”. According to Kalamanov, against Skrobala the crime was committed, reminiscent of a terrorist attack using toxic substances. “In this regard, we consider it necessary to conduct an investigation in accordance with the relevant decisions of the OPCW Executive Council and the report of the Third review Conference of the States parties”, — said the Deputy Minister. He added that “the UK continues to wrongly blame
Johnson insists that the source of the “Newbie” can only be Russian
Johnson insists that the source of the “Newbie” can only be Russian LONDON, 12 APR — RIA Novosti, Maria Tobacco. Foreign Minister of Britain, Boris Johnson insists that only Russia could be the source of the so-called “Newbie” — substances that have been poisoned Sergey and Yulia Skrypali, stated in his statement. On Thursday, the experts of the Organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW) confirmed that in the assassination of ex-GRU Colonel Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia had used a substance “Beginner”. “There can be no doubt that it was used, and there is no alternative explanation as to culprit — only Russia has the means, motive, and a relevant past,” the statement said Johnson. The Minister stressed that Britain never doubted the results of the analysis of the substance, made by experts of laboratory in Porton Down, but now four of the laboratory confirmed these results.
Repair of “Admiral Kuznetsov” completed in 2020
Heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” © Lev Fedoseyev/TASS ST. PETERSBURG, April 12. /TASS/. Aircraft-carrying cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” is to return to the fleet after repairs in 2021, and the repair is expected to be completed in 2020, said Deputy defense Minister of Russia Yuri Borisov.
The media learned about the possible opening of a U.S. Embassy in the DPRK
The media learned about the possible opening of a U.S. Embassy in the DPRK TOKYO, April 12 — RIA Novosti. The US administration is discussing the possibility of opening an Embassy in Pyongyang in the case of specific steps North Korea on its denuclearization, reported, citing unnamed sources, the South Korean newspaper “tone of Ilbo”. On April 27, the planned inter-Korean summit between DPRK leader Kim Jong-UN and South Korean President mun Jae Another, after which in may it is expected to meet Kim Jong-UN with Donald trump. “The administration of Donald trump in the United States has begun to develop a plan in case North Korea will go to specific denuclearization steps,” writes in this regard, in the online version of the “tone of Ilbo”. According to her, if the talks North Korea and the United States at the highest level goes well, Washington is first and foremost a
The state Duma has toughened responsibility for abuse in public procurement
The state Duma has toughened responsibility for abuse in public procurement MOSCOW, April 12. /TASS/. The state Duma on Thursday passed in the third and final reading a bill toughening criminal responsibility for violations in public procurement. The initiative was introduced by the President of the Russian Federation. The law complements the criminal code (CC) of the Russian Federation with new articles: 200.4 “Abuses in the procurement of goods, works, services for state or municipal needs” and 200.5 “Bribery of employee of contract service, contract Manager, member of the Commission on the implementation of the procurement”. In addition, the amendments proposed in article 304 of the criminal code liability for provocation of bribery in procurement and to amend article 46 of the criminal code on penalties. Abuse in public procurement According to the new wording of article 200.4, punishes “violation of legislation on contract system in procurement of goods, works,