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The official representative the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharova in Facebook wrote that the statement by the former head of the CIA Michael Morella that Russia should give Snowden Trump’s “the ideology of betrayal” at its core.   “All is now clear, that your office normal things to present gifts in the form of people and deliver those who seek protection,” — said Zakharov.     However, she noted that a former employee of U.S. special services on the eve of the extension of the term of the residence permit in Russia for another couple of years. And reminded that Morrell has repeatedly noted the “extremely hateful statements.”   “Not so long ago, this is the best Morrell called to kill Russians in Syria,” wrote the official representative of the foreign Ministry.   In 2013, former CIA and NSA Edward Snowden told the journalists about

When attempting a large-scale offensive in the Donbass APU will be surrounded and suffer significant losses. This was stated by the Chairman of the people’s Council DND Denis Putilin, reports Lenta.ru.   “The theoretical probability of a large-scale offensive of the APU is maintained. Before all of this for Ukraine ended boilers. If they now decide to do so, then again, will the new boilers,” — said Pushilin.   So Pushilin commented on the statement of interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov, who has previously urged the Ukrainian border guards are ready to return in 2017 of Donbass under the control of Kiev.   He also noted that Kiev is trying to distract its citizens from domestic problems in the country, particularly the crisis in all spheres.   Earlier it was reported that the head of the MIA of Ukraine Arsen Avakov on the Board of the state border service

Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov on the Board of the state border service urged the Ukrainian border guards to be ready to attack on the uncontrolled Kiev territory of Donbass in 2017. It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the MIA of Ukraine.   “A key objective of border guards this year – the willingness to de-occupation of Donbass. In 2017, the task is to reach an internationally recognised state border of Donbass”, – said Avakov.   It is actually about preparing a military operation whose goal is the return of the territories of Donbass under the control of Kiev.   Avakov also said that this would have to be police, guards, judicial authorities and border guards. Avakov said that “it will be a long-term mission.” Photo: mil.gov.ua

More than 90% of Russians believe that the Russian Armed Forces can protect the population in case of threat. About it RIA Novosti reported, citing a poll by the Russian center for public opinion studies (VTSIOM).   The majority of Russians also believe that the combat capability of the Russian army has increased significantly in recent years – this opinion is supported by 76% of respondents.   “The share of negative answers is extremely low – only 2% believe that the situation is rather deteriorated. Do not record any change 15% of respondents”, – it is told in message VTSIOM.   In the Centre of studying of public opinion also noted that assessment of the combat readiness of Russian troops approached the maximum possible 92 percent of Russians believe that the Russian army will protect them. Photo: Alexey Ivanov / TRK Star

The Minister of labour and social protection RF Maxim Topilin promised wage growth in the current year. The official said in an interview to “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”.   “Wages, according to our estimates, will increase. Not only the nominal, but real. By the end of 2016 we will likely see a rise in real wages, because since August, a positive trend towards their increase”, – said Topilin, adding that its role in the process will be the implementation “may” decrees of the President about increase of salaries in the public sector.   According to the head of the Ministry of labor, the growth of unemployment in the country is expected. Most likely, it will oscillate within the last year.   Photo: Sergey Kovalev / Globallookpress

Deputy foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov compare American politicians with the heroes of Corneille Chukovsky, adding that the U.S. speculative headlines contacts between Russian representatives with the team of Donald trump, reports RIA Novosti.   “I’m still in shock of how destructive and speculative play on the theme of our contacts with anyone in the American media and among American politicians, especially on Capitol hill. Many there, including the discharge of seasoned veterans, very frightened himself with the shadow of the Russian threat,” the diplomat said.   According to Ryabkov, the situation is increasingly beginning to resemble a fairy tale Chukovsky and all this could be funny, but too sad.   Earlier in the Kremlin said that so far no contact with the administration of new US President Donald trump. Photo: Ron Sachs / Globallokpress

In the Crimea arrived the self-proclaimed leaders of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics Alexander Zakharchenko and Igor Carpentry. It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to Deputy Chairman of the Russian community of Crimea Andrey Kozenko.   “It is very important that during the events of Pereyaslav brotherly Republic are here and we want to show our inseparable spiritual connection that Crimeans empathize for everything that happens in the Donbass,” said Kozenko.   Visit of delegation of the breakaway republics will last until January 20. In the course of the events scheduled to hold a joint conference with the visiting delegations and the Russian community of Crimea.   Chapter LNR and DND arrived in the Crimea at the solemn meeting in Simferopol the monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky on the anniversary of the Pereyaslav Council also planned to hold the forum of Slavic unity “With Russia forever”.   Pereyaslav Rada was