In the state Duma called the new sanctions of the West obsession

In the state Duma called the new sanctions of the West obsession Threats of new Western sanctions against Russia in connection with the incident in the Kerch Strait counterproductive, they are more like an obsession and the desire to prevent further development of the Russian state. On Wednesday, February 13, said state Duma Deputy Mikhail Sheremet. “It is primarily a deterrent to prevent further advancement and prosperity of Russia, but we should go forward and not to pay attention to these sanctions”, — quotes the parliamentarian “RIA Novosti”. Sheremet added that if the EU will support the new package of restrictive measures, it will show them “crazy” dependence on the US, which can be compared with drug. According to the Deputy, he hoped that the time will come when the West will give preference to negotiations, based on universal values and not pressure and force. Yesterday, the newspaper Financial Times

The Russian Minister explained the principle of selection of officials

The Russian Minister explained the principle of selection of officials The Minister of economic development of Russia Maxim Oreshkin in an interview with the family-owned Demyan Kudryavtsev, the newspaper “Vedomosti” said, is what guided when choosing leaders subordinate to the Ministry of economic development agencies. “I have been guided in the work of the Ministry by the principle of meritocracy — the selection of those who will best perform the task,” said Oreshkin. Answering the question about the appointment of the head of the Federal tourism Agency 33-year-old former employee of Department on public relations of the government of Doguzova Zarina, the Minister noted that the official “has strong abilities in terms of communication.” “So here waiting for the breakthrough in matters of promotion,” he added. The new head of Rosstat Paul Malkova … called the man who will be able to achieve our office goals: “independence for statistics, to

US debt renewed its historical record of $22 trillion

US debt renewed its historical record of $22 trillion The size of the public debt of the United States has set a historical record, surpassing the mark of $22,01 trillion. The corresponding figure disclosed in the daily report of the U.S. Treasury. During the reign of U.S. President Donald trump us debt increased by $2,06 trillion, with $19,95 trillion, said the Associated Press. One of the main factors that contributed to its growth, was the reduction of taxes in December 2017. The congressional budget office forecasts US that in the current fiscal year the deficit will be $897 billion, which is 15.1% more than last year’s imbalance of $779 billion. Experts expect that the deficit will continue to average $1 trillion per year starting in 2022 and will never fall below $1 trillion. including the mass retirement of the generation of baby boomers. The total national debt in 2018 fiscal

Gorbachev urged the United States to start with Russia a serious discussion on nuclear weapons

Gorbachev urged the United States to start with Russia a serious discussion on nuclear weapons Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is confident that the decision of the United States to withdrawal from the Treaty on the elimination of intermediate-range and shorter-range nuclear forces (INF) is “the commitment of States to free themselves from any restrictions in the arms sector, to obtain absolute military superiority”. In his opinion, the US wants “the world to dictate their will”. This statement is contained in the written Mr Gorbachev article for the newspaper “Vedomosti”. “The hegemony of one country in the modern world impossible. The result of this destructive turn is completely different: the destabilization of the global strategic situation, a new arms race, increasing the randomness and unpredictability of world politics. This would harm the security of all countries, including the United States,” — said Mikhail Gorbachev. The Treaty on the elimination of

Putin made the remark to the head of Tatarstan

Putin made the remark to the head of Tatarstan The President during a meeting with social activists in Kazan noticed that Rustam Minnikhanov listened to his speech — Moscow 24. Vladimir Putin made the remark to the head of Tatarstan. The President during a meeting with social activists in Kazan noticed that Rustam Minnikhanov listened to his speech during a discussion of the advantages of using the service “people’s control”. “Rustam knows for sure, right? Rustam Nurgalievich! Rustam Nurgalievich! Do not get distracted. Don’t listen to us. Practice good “public control”, you tell me, please?” — the President said to the head of Tatarstan. After that, Putin suggested “not to put the head of the Republic in a difficult position” as he listened. The project “people’s control” is aimed at raising awareness of citizens in food policy, control the quality of food products and services, as well as the development

Kudrin has criticized the draft law on “sovereign Runet”

Kudrin has criticized the draft law on “sovereign Runet” The Chairman of the accounts chamber of Russia Alexei Kudrin called the hasty approval of the state Duma of the draft law on “sovereign Runet”. “In the first reading adopted the law on sovereign Runet. Unfortunately, too hastily and without an open dialogue with the IT and industrial community,” he wrote on Twitter. Mr. Kudrin stressed that the industry “develop as global”. “Without clear rules and understanding it will slow investment in IT at the crucial moment of the digitization of Russia”, — he added. The state Duma has approved in the first reading the draft law on “sovereign” Russian Internet on Tuesday, February 12. The amendments envisage the creation of infrastructure, “ensuring operability of the Russian Internet resources in the event that connection” to foreign servers. The project is estimated at 20 million rubles. In the Kremlin the initiative refused

Nicolas Maduro about Donald trump and the Ku Klux Klan

Nicolas Maduro about Donald trump and the Ku Klux Klan Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called the American President Donald trump supporter of white supremacy. In interview Bi-bi-si Maduro spoke against holding new elections to resolve the political crisis. The blame for the crisis he has laid upon US. With Maduro spoke to the correspondent bi-Bi-si Orla Guerin. During the download an error has occurred.

Putin promised to reduce mortgage rates

Putin promised to reduce mortgage rates The growth of Bank rates in Russia, including the mortgage, is a predictable phenomenon, and in the future they will begin to decline. This statement was made by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with members of the public in Tatarstan. “It will be a one-time event and short-term and in the future, the indicators should not only be aligned, but also to begin to decline, including macroeconomic indicators,” — said the head of state, his words are quoted by “RIA Novosti”. He stressed that there is no reason to believe that it will be otherwise. As explained by Putin, the increase in mortgage rates is associated with a number of decisions, including the increase in VAT from 18% to 20% for national projects. “It is obvious that the increase in the VAT rate affects inflation, in order to curb inflation, the Central

FT announced the imminent introduction of sanctions against Russia for the incident in the Kerch Strait

FT announced the imminent introduction of sanctions against Russia for the incident in the Kerch Strait Moscow. 12 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — the EU and the US is ready to impose on Moscow the new restrictions within two months. 8фотографий8фотографий8фотографий The U.S. and EU are close to agree on sanctions against Russia in response to the incident with the detention of Ukrainian seafarers and ships in the Kerch Strait, said on Tuesday the Financial Times newspaper, citing diplomatic sources. It is noted that this issue should be discussed on 18 February the foreign Ministers of the European Union. The restrictive measures, according to the interlocutor of the newspaper, can be introduced within the next two months. One of the sources said that sanctions are expected to be taken against “individuals and companies” of direct relevance to the incident with the Ukrainian ships. In turn, the British TV channel Sky News citing

The big Eastern brother

The big Eastern brother China helps Belarus to build missiles in exchange for resources. Lukashenka’s new ally. Foreign policy of the Belarusian leadership is increasingly moving away from the Russian vector. In a previous article we wrote about how Lukashenka establishes the relationship with the United States. A new and unexplored direction of Belarusian politics, in contrast to the cooperation with China that Minsk is developing for a long time. Together with the Chinese comrades Lukashenko is building missile complexes, industrial parks and exploring natural resources of Belarus. How far gone is the Belarusian-Chinese relations, to understand”.ru”. Go East “I, on behalf of the Belarusian people bow down to, my friend, the President of China, and all those military who have helped us during one and a half years to create on the territory of Belarus production of high-precision weapons,” — crumbled Alexander Lukashenko thanked at the Chinese partners, noting