The United States explained the violation of the promise made to Russia under Gorbachev

State Department spokesman Price: US is pursuing an “open door policy” expanding NATO expand NATO eastward. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti. As Price explained, the White House is pursuing an “open door policy” and “NATO's doors are open.” This is how he responded to a journalist's reminder that Secretary of State James Baker had promised Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev in 1990 not to expand NATO “not an inch to the East.”

Oil wells find unexpected uses

Britain plans to turn old oil wells into carbon dioxide dumps The UK has decided to use old oil and gas wells as carbon dioxide dumps. Such an unexpected application for oil and gas facilities was found within the framework of a project of a consortium of energy companies and universities of the country, writes The Guardian. The Universities of Newcastle, Durham and Oxford, as well as energy companies IGAS and Third Energy are participating in the Net Zero Rise research project. … They plan to turn decommissioned oil and gas wells into underground carbon stores and test whether they can contain harmful emissions as part of the fight against climate change on the planet. The study authors intend to test hundreds of onshore wells in Britain in 2022. It is assumed that one well can store a relatively small amount of carbon dioxide (about 1000 tons) at a depth

Trade turnover between Russia and China increased to 130.4 billion dollars

Chinese Customs Administration: trade with Russia increased by 33.6% to $ 130.428 billion Trade between Russia and China increased in 2021 by 33.6 percent over the same period in 2020 and reached $ 130.428 billion. This was reported by the PRC General Customs Department, RIA Novosti reports. Exports from China to Russia increased by 31.3 percent in annual terms and amounts to $ 59.44 billion, from Russia to China – by 35.5 percent to 70.98 billion. In November, trade between states amounted to $ 14.744 billion, goods worth 6.54 billion were imported to Russia, and 8.2 billion were delivered. Earlier, Kommersant reported that the closure of railway border crossings on the border with China for all cargo, except for container cargo, would hit the export of Russian timber. China closed the Grodekovo-Suifenhe and Zabaikalsk-Manchuria railway border crossings due to the worsening situation with the coronavirus.

Oil wells find unexpected uses

Britain plans to turn old oil wells into carbon dioxide dumps The UK has decided to use old oil and gas wells as carbon dioxide dumps. Such an unexpected application for oil and gas facilities was found within the framework of a project of a consortium of energy companies and universities of the country, writes The Guardian. The Universities of Newcastle, Durham and Oxford, as well as energy companies IGAS and Third Energy are participating in the Net Zero Rise research project. … They plan to turn decommissioned oil and gas wells into underground carbon stores and test whether they can contain harmful emissions as part of the fight against climate change on the planet. The study authors intend to test hundreds of onshore wells in Britain in 2022. It is assumed that one well can store a relatively small amount of carbon dioxide (about 1000 tons) at a depth

Trade turnover between Russia and China increased to 130.4 billion dollars

Chinese Customs Administration: trade with Russia increased by 33.6% to $ 130.428 billion Trade between Russia and China increased in 2021 by 33.6 percent over the same period in 2020 and reached $ 130.428 billion. This was reported by the PRC General Customs Department, RIA Novosti reports. Exports from China to Russia increased by 31.3 percent in annual terms and amounts to $ 59.44 billion, from Russia to China – by 35.5 percent to 70.98 billion. In November, trade between states amounted to $ 14.744 billion, goods worth 6.54 billion were imported to Russia, and 8.2 billion were delivered. Earlier, Kommersant reported that the closure of railway border crossings on the border with China for all cargo, except for container cargo, would hit the export of Russian timber. China closed the Grodekovo-Suifenhe and Zabaikalsk-Manchuria railway border crossings due to the worsening situation with the coronavirus.

120-pound man lost 45 kilograms and revealed the secret of success

An Indian dined on a protein shake with papaya and lost 45 kilograms in four months four months and revealed the secret of success in losing weight. His story is published by the Times of India. Related materials 00:00 – April 13, 2018 “No drink, no smoking, no watching porn »Indians have quit ghee and are crazy about bodybuilding00:05 – 10 March 2017 “Are you ready to die to lose weight?” How do those who weighed 500 kilograms live, but managed to lose weight Garvit Kavatra said that he suffered from excess weight most of his life. After the weight reached 120 kilograms and began to affect his health and relationships with others, who do not miss the opportunity to play a trick on his appearance, the man decided to pull himself together and change his lifestyle. For breakfast, the Indian ate a banana or apple and drank a cup

The doctor advised Russians to buy a number of products for the New Year in advance

Nutritionist Zolotarev urged Russians to buy caviar and canned food in advance for the New Year's table menu for the New Year. In an interview with radio Sputnik, he told which products can be purchased a month before the holiday, and which ones – two weeks. The specialist advised Russians to buy a number of products for the New Year in advance, since at the end of December there are long queues in stores , which is dangerous to health during a pandemic. In particular, he urged to buy caviar, peas, corn, olives and other canned food for the New Year's table not at the very last moment. “You can buy some alcoholic drinks, at the moment they will be a little more profitable than right before the New Year. Sweets, sweets and hard cheeses can also be bought today, “- said the nutritionist. Two weeks before the New Year,

120-pound man lost 45 kilograms and revealed the secret of success

An Indian dined on a protein shake with papaya and lost 45 kilograms in four months four months and revealed the secret of success in losing weight. His story is published by the Times of India. Related materials 00:00 – April 13, 2018 “No drink, no smoking, no watching porn “Indians quit ghee and are crazy about bodybuilding00:05 – 10 March 2017 “Are you ready to die to lose weight?” How do those who weighed 500 kilograms live, but managed to lose weight Garvit Kavatra said that he suffered from excess weight most of his life. After the weight reached 120 kilograms and began to affect his health and relationships with others, who do not miss the opportunity to play a trick on his appearance, the man decided to pull himself together and change his lifestyle. For breakfast, the Indian ate a banana or apple and drank a cup of

The doctor advised Russians to buy a number of products for the New Year in advance

Nutritionist Zolotarev urged Russians to purchase caviar and canned food in advance for the New Year's table Nutritionist, nutritionist Andrey Zolotarev said menu for the New Year. In an interview with radio Sputnik, he told which products can be purchased a month before the holiday, and which ones – two weeks. The specialist advised Russians to buy a number of products for the New Year in advance, since at the end of December there are long queues in stores , which is dangerous to health during a pandemic. In particular, he urged to buy caviar, peas, corn, olives and other canned food for the New Year's table not at the very last moment. “You can buy some alcoholic drinks, at the moment they will be a little more profitable than right before the New Year. Sweets, sweets and hard cheeses can also be bought today, “- said the nutritionist. Two

Japan condemned the initiative on the tax regime in the Kuril Islands

“ A bill providing for the introduction of special tax incentives with & nbsp; the purpose of the development of the region, in & nbsp; including the Northern Territories (as Japan calls the southern Kuril Islands & nbsp; & mdash; ed.), and & nbsp; also inviting Japanese and & nbsp; other foreign companies to & nbsp; in & nbsp; this economic development contradicts Japan's position on the & nbsp; Northern Territories, and & nbsp; also on joint economic activities, which was discussed between the leaders of the two countries. Japan's position has been repeatedly voiced to the Russian side and & nbsp; is & nbsp; implementation of joint economic activities without & nbsp; damage to the political position of both countries. We & nbsp; intend to continue to build a constructive dialogue with & nbsp; Russia on & nbsp; this issue & raquo;, & nbsp; & mdash; said the minister