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Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USA in Russia John huntsman, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov © Mikhail Metzel/TASS Russian President Vladimir Putin receives credentials from new ambassadors 20 in Russia. Among them – the head of the diplomatic mission of the USA John huntsman, the ambassadors of France, Sylvie-Agnes Berman and Spain Ignacio ybáñez Rubio. The ceremony of presenting credentials, traditionally held in the Grand Kremlin Palace, symbolizes the beginning of a diplomatic career of the new Ambassador in the country of destination. It is open to diplomats, who arrived in Russia in recent weeks. Usually the head of state addresses them with a greeting, pausing briefly on the relations of Moscow with each of the States represented, and receive the credentials. The ceremony ends with an informal conversation over a glass of champagne

Ramazan Abdulatipov © Mikhail Klimentyev/press service of the Russian President/TASS MAKHACHKALA, October 3. /TASS/. Ramazan Abdulatipov after the resignation from the post of head of the Republic of Dagestan plans to take a position at the Federal level. About this 71-year-old politician said on Tuesday, TASS reported. “There is understanding, there is an agreement [on employment]. It will [work] at the Federal level”, – said Abdulatipov.

Photo: RIA Novosti Today will be a meeting on the possibility of introducing in Russia the value added tax (VAT) on the purchase of goods in foreign online stores. In discussion will participate representatives of the Federal Antimonopoly service (FAS), the economic development Ministry, Finance Ministry, Federal tax service (FNS), the Federal customs service (FCS), told Prime. Recall that we are talking about the development of a set of measures which will equalize conditions of activity between Russian and foreign online sellers. In particular, the possibility of introducing 18-percent value added tax (VAT) on purchases made in foreign online stores. Meanwhile “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” reported earlier that the threshold for duties on goods in international mail (IGOS) in Russia may be reduced from 1 July 2018 up to 20 euros. This was discussed in the package of documents to the draft Federal budget for the next three years. It is assumed

Photo: RIA Novosti The Governor of Orel region Vadim Potomsky and the head of the Republic of Komi Sergei Gaplikov can resign, according to “Kommersant”, citing sources. According to the publication, the former head of the administration Gaplikov Elena Shabarshina was the defendant in a criminal case for forgery of election results in the period when she was the head of the regional electoral Commission. Earlier “Газете.Ru” it became known that the Governor of the Omsk region can be assigned to the head of the “Oboronprom”. It was also reported that the acting head of Krasnoyarsk region Alexander USS has sent the government of the region resigned.

State Department: US does not seek regime change in North Korea and not looking for an excuse to invade UN 3 Oct. /TASS/. The United States is trying to find a diplomatic solution to the situation around the DPRK and do not seek to change the regime in Pyongyang or to invade the country. This was stated on Tuesday by acting assistant Secretary of state for arms control Anita Fret at the General debate of the 1st Committee of the UN General Assembly. The text of her speech distributed by the press service of the world organization. “The United States continues to seek a diplomatic solution to this crisis and do not seek to change the regime in North Korea, to overthrow it, to achieve rapid reunification of the Peninsula, and not looking for an excuse to send troops North of the demilitarized zone. At the same time, the United

Vice-speaker of the state Duma, the Chairman of the faction “United Russia” Vladimir Vasilyev © Nikolay Galkin/TASS MOSCOW, 3 Oct. /TASS/. The former head of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov believes that the successful candidate was appointed acting head of the region Deputy speaker of the state Duma, the Chairman of the faction “United Russia” Vladimir Vasilyev. About this Abdulatipov said Tuesday in an interview with radio station “Moscow speaking”.

The Head Of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov © Nikolai Petrov/BelTA/TASS MOSCOW, 3 Oct. /TASS/. The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is sure that Vladimir Vasilyev, was appointed acting head of the Dagestan Republic, will achieve great results in development of economy and social sphere of the Republic. “I am confident that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his choice, subject to the authority of Vladimir Abdualievich, his ability to solve successfully the most complicated tasks. I’m sure he will be able to achieve great results in development of economy and social sphere of Dagestan”, – Kadyrov wrote on social network Instagram.

Photo: fed.sibnovosti.ru As a possible candidate for the post of Omsk region Governor, sources close to the Kremlin, called the head of the “Oboronprom” Sergei Sokol reports “Газета.Ru”. A source in the region also mentioned the Deputy of the state Duma Vladimir guteneva, and Minister for Far East development Alexander Galushka. One of the sources close to the Kremlin, also said that dumpling is considered as a candidate for the post. Earlier, the RIA Novosti source in the presidential administration, said that a series of Governor resignations in the near future will continue. According to him, one of the anticipated events — the resignation of the Governor of Omsk region Viktor Nazarov. “Yes, in the Omsk region requires changes to improve handling in the region,” the source said. It is expected that the resignation will be completed by October 10, the President will be extended from 8 to 11 new