The defense Ministry was surprised by the words of Ursula von der Leyen

The defense Ministry does not hide the bewilderment at the statement of the defense Minister of Germany Ursula von der Leyen about raising 100 thousand soldiers to the Russian-Belarusian exercises “West-2017”, reports TASS. According to the official representative of the Russian defense Ministry Igor Konashenkov, these numbers “taken from the ceiling” and the exercises “are planned and not directed against third countries.” He noted that Belarus and Russia had informed the German side about these exercises. In particular, information was provided to the military attache at the German Embassy in Moscow during a special briefing on August 29 by Deputy Minister of defence of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin in the presence of hundreds of foreign journalists. In addition, the chief of the General staff of the armed forces, army General Valery Gerasimov recently in Baku during the meeting with the head of the NATO Military Committee was further informed

The FSB gained control over the centers of detection of computer attacks

Photo: RIA Novosti The Federal security service (FSB) will have the authority to monitor the work of the centres for the detection of computer attacks. A draft presidential decree published on the website of draft legal acts. From 8 to September 22, the document is an independent anti-corruption expertise. The Agency will organize and conduct work “to create and maintain a state system of detection, prevention and elimination of consequences of computer attacks” on Russia’s information resources. Also, the FSB is empowered to conduct accreditation information centres.

Trump has delegated authority on the global “Magnitsky act”

Photo: EPA The us President Donald trump said that delegated authority to impose sanctions in the framework of the global “Magnitsky act”. The powers delegated to the heads of the U.S. Treasury and the state Department, Stephen Mnuchin and Rex Tillerson. The Secretary of state may impose “visa” sanctions, the head of the Ministry of Finance — financial. Heads of departments should coordinate, RIA “Novosti”. Recall, trump has sent to Congress a letter in which he assured that the White house intends to carefully monitor the implementation of global “Magnitsky act”. In December, the United States has expanded the “Magnitsky act” on all countries.

In the Kremlin the situation with Saakashvili as a “political clown”

In the Kremlin the situation with Saakashvili as a “political clown” The situation with the deprivation of the Ukrainian nationality to the former Governor of the Odessa region Mikhail Saakashvili and his breaking through the border of Ukraine belongs to the topic “political clown”. So said the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov on a question, whether in Moscow the situation around Saakashvili, the correspondent of RBC. This topic is funny issues closer to the subject of “political clown”.Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the President of Russia He added that on the agenda in the Kremlin is “very much serious” the fact that you want to monitor. “I don’t think this question belongs to the category of serious,” he said. Mikhail Saakashvili and his supporters entered Ukraine from Poland on Sunday, September 10. While crossing the border there was a fight with the Ukrainian law enforcement officers

Pamfilova called on the election commissions not to rush to certify election results

Pamfilova called on the election commissions not to rush to certify election results MOSCOW, 11 Sep — RIA Novosti. The head of the CEC of Russia Ella Pamfilova has urged the election Commission not rush to approve the results of elections September 10: the absence of complaints on election day does not mean that they will not later. “I have a request to you — take your time again I warn that there were no complaints now on the voting day, does not mean that they will appear a bit later”, — said the head of the CEC on Monday during a videoconference with the regions. “So please the most careful attention and not miss one significant case that should be considered before summing up,” — said Pamfilova. She also asked the representatives of parties and candidates if they have significant information to be addressed by the regional commissions, do

The head of Saratov has left the post due to election irregularities

The head of Saratov has left the post due to election irregularities The head of Saratov Valery Saraev resigned due to irregularities during the elections on 10 September. About it to journalists on Monday, September 11, reported acting of the Governor of the region Valery Radaev, his words leads TASS. “We had issues on the organization of the election campaign in Saratov, the mayor decided to resign”, — quotes the official RIA Novosti. Valery Sheds leaves in отставкуhttps://t.co/1BfJgFtibD pic.twitter.com/HyXhEIDair Version (@nversia) 11 Sep 2017 During the download an error has occurred. September 10, in the single voting day, residents of the Saratov region was chosen Governor and deputies of regional Duma. As reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the regional Directorate of the Ministry of internal Affairs, violations of, can affect the outcome of the election was recorded. In regional election Committee have specified that received five complaints. Also

Valery Radaev has gained more than 74% of the votes on elections of the head of the Saratov region

The acting Governor of Saratov region Valery Radayev © Mikhail Klimentyev/press service of the Russian President/TASS SARATOV, September 11. /TASS/. The acting Governor of Saratov region Valery Radaev has gained more than 74% of votes after processing 100% of protocols of precinct election commissions. This was reported to journalists by the Chairman of regional election Committee Pavel Tochilkin.

Putin awarded former Ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak order of Alexander Nevsky

Sergey Kislyak © AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster MOSCOW, September 11. /TASS/. Former Russian Ambassador in Washington Sergey Kislyak awarded the order of Alexander Nevsky. The corresponding decree of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin published on Monday on an official portal of legal information. “For his great contribution to the implementation of the foreign policy of the Russian Federation award: order of Alexander Nevsky Kislyak, Sergei Ivanovich – Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation, city of Moscow”, – the document says. Kislyak held the post of Russian Ambassador to USA from 2008 to 2017. Prior to that, he held the post of Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2003-2008), Russian Ambassador to Belgium and concurrently permanent representative of Russia to NATO (1998-2003).