The building of the foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation © Gennady Homeland/TASS MOSCOW, August 28. /TASS/. The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia is considering the response to the adoption of the US bill providing for the toughening of unilateral sanctions against Russia.
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Russia held in Syria, a unique operation
Photo: The defense Ministry The Russian military first used in Syria’s air and naval components in a single blow. About the details of the unique operation, said Deputy chief of the General staff Lieutenant-General Igor Makushev. His words RIA Novosti reported. “During the special operation plan of the General staff carried out the first combat use of precision weapons air-and sea-based,” said Makushev. His statement Makushev did, speaking at a round table during the International military-technical forum “Army-2017”. According to the Agency, only the Russian army has experienced in the Arab country more than 200 samples of new weapons. In particular, during anti-terrorist operations in Syria Russian drones made 14 thousand sorties. The representative of the General staff Colonel-General Igor Korobov said that the militants of the banned terrorist organization “Islamic state” used the tactics of “bees”. During operations, the terrorists randomly attacking the positions of Syrian government army is
The US Ambassador has called the sanctions against Russia are a “blunt tool”
The US Ambassador has called the sanctions against Russia are a “blunt tool” MOSCOW, August 28 — RIA Novosti. The U.S. Ambassador in Moscow John Tefft admitted that the anti-sanctions are a “blunt instrument”, but at the same time said that they were needed. The US imposed sanctions against Russia in connection with situation in Ukraine in 2014, after which they were repeatedly expanded. “I think sanctions are such a blunt instrument. There have been no issues and everyone understands that,” he said in an interview with radio station “Echo of Moscow”. “But the choice, who then stood before administration of Barack Obama, was: “do you Want to wage war with Russia?” — said the Ambassador. Thus, the sanctions, he said, was necessary “to oppose violation of international law”. The President of the United States Donald trump had previously signed a law involving the extension of sectoral sanctions against the
Seoul said the DPRK preparing for new nuclear test
Seoul said the DPRK preparing for new nuclear test Moscow. 28 Aug. INTERFAX.RU National intelligence Agency (NIS) of South Korea concluded that North Korea is preparing for a sixth nuclear test, reports the American TV channel CNN. According to the channel, the intelligence officials told South Korean MPs at the meeting behind closed doors. CNN quoted one of the MPs who stated that North Korea “has completed the preparation for nuclear tests in the tunnel No. 2 and tunnel No. 3 at the nuclear test site in Bhangeri”. Also in the NIS recorded the activity in the tunnel No. 4, which probably means preparing for construction work. Potential new nuclear test, the DPRK could become the sixth in its history. Previous nuclear tests North Korea conducted in January and September 2016, and in 2006, 2009 and 2013.
Putin and Medvedev congratulated Margarita Terekhova anniversary
Photo: RIA Novosti The President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev congratulated the theater and film actress Margarita Terekhova on the anniversary. “You devoted yourself to the art, has made a significant contribution to the development of Russian culture, Russian theater and cinema”, — said in a telegram to Putin, published on the Kremlin website. According to the head of state, professional, creative way Terekhova evidence bright dramatic talent, skill and dedication, confirms that a true Master is always faithful to the high principles of creativity, of humanism. “You — a brilliant, multi-faceted, popularly favorite and was said to Andrei Tarkovsky, “ordinary genius actress”, — stated in a telegram to Medvedev, published on the government website. As noted by the Prime Minister, it is in the film “the Mirror” Tarkovsky in the fully revealed rare talent Terekhova, her ability to be sincere, heartfelt. Medvedev added that the
Bloomberg called new “favourite” of Putin
New “favorite” of Russian President Vladimir Putin — to 35-year-old economic development Minister Maxim Oreshkin, writes Bloomberg citing three officials who are informed about the intentions of Putin. Have a. broad authority in the reform of the Ministry — “heir of the Soviet Gosplan”, however, it is unclear whether he can convince the “boss” to start the necessary reforms, the newspaper notes. “We are creating a Ministry of the future, — said the Agency by the Minister himself. A key challenge is to attract strong people and provide them with a development environment” (quoted by Bloomberg). On the question of whether he’s a favorite of Putin. did not answer. Press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov did not respond to a request. The Ministry of economic development has not commented to “Vedomosti” message to Bloomberg. Bloomberg indicates that the composition of the “team for change” . in economic development —
Rogozin wrote a song about loving gold women
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin on his page in Facebook shared a link to the clip “She does not like at all”. In the caption to the video indicated that the author of the lyrics is the Deputy Prime Minister. “These dedicated women,” — said Rogozin. The song tells about men who are busy making money and can’t find love. “Women love gold, willing to change freedom for a cage. Girls gold ruining, cut lovebirds hatchet branch. Men know the power of gold, looking for men for friends. Meet a lot of beautiful and handsome, long aimless walk in a circle”. Earlier in interview to “Komsomolskaya Pravda” Rogozin said that writing poetry helps him “overcome fatigue”. According to him, even during school he won first place in the Moscow contest of poetic translation. In July, the Deputy Prime Minister said that the road to Baikonur on the plane, he
The wife of the President of Tatarstan was the rich wife of an official
The wife of the President of Tatarstan was the rich wife of an official The wife of the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took first place in the ranking of the richest wives of Russian civil servants and deputies who made the Forbes Woman magazine. According to estimates of Forbes, in 2016 Gulsina Minnikhanov earned 2,351 billion rubles in the same year, her husband received 7,5 million RUB Minnikhanov is one of the owners of the company “Luciano”. It includes a Spa complex, a hotel, a restaurant and a fitness club. Second place in the ranking took the wife of the Deputy of Ulan-Ude city Council Vadim Srednego Raisa with an income of 1,924 billion RUB from Her husband in 2016 earned only 903 million rubles. In third place — the wife of the Governor of the Bryansk region Alexander Bogomaz Olga with an income of 864 million rubles For
In Syria a new group of militants
In Syria terrorist gangs merged into a new group called “Heat Tahrir al-sham” , said the head of the main Directorate of the General staff of the Armed forces of Russia the General-Colonel Igor Korobov, quoted by RIA Novosti. According to Korobov, have teamed up for 70 of armed groups, the total number of new group was more than 25 thousand people. A key role in the new structure plays “Dzhabhat EN-Nusra” (banned in Russia). “This group is actively fighting against the government troops as well as against moderate opposition in the provinces of Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib and Hama,” said Korobov.
Kadyrov said about the return from Iraq of five Russian children
Photo: RIA Novosti The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov announced the return to Russia of five children, removed previously from the country to Iraq and Syria. Now they fly from Baghdad to Grozny. Publication from Ramzan Kadyrov (@kadyrov_95) Aug 25 2017 at 2:35 PDT “At this moment from Baghdad is heading for a terrible plane, on Board of which, my representative in the middle East and North Africa Ziad Sabsabi lucky home of young children. Among them — nine-year-old Maryam Shahabutdinova that were injured and now in a very painful condition. Also on Board — sisters in the Wind and Fatima Sinyaeva, five years and three years. Boys Sultan Murad Aliyev and Ali Magomedov — three years” — Kadyrov wrote Friday on his page on Instagram. According to the head of Chechnya, all the children from Dagestan. August 24, Kadyrov said that six Russians and as many citizens of Kazakhstan