Category: Politics

The reduced turnout saw the world trend Experts of Fund of research of problems of democracy predicted the average for gubernatorial elections in 30-40% In half of the 16 Russian regions, where in September 2017 will be held gubernatorial elections, the voter turnout will not exceed 30-40%. At high rates over 40% can only count in four regions of Russia. The relevant data appear in the report of Fund of research of problems of democracy (at the disposal of “Izvestia”). Experts note that the significant drop in voter turnout — a global trend. According to the report, half of the regions, where gubernatorial elections will be held, turnout is expected at the level of 30-40%, another four that figure will be less than 30%. High (over 40%) turnout at the polls, experts expect only in four regions. — The average level of attendance in our region is absolutely similar to

Military retirees want to increase the minimum years of service, increasing payment As it became known “Kommersant”, according to the bill to increase the minimum years of service for the military will change the pensions for length of service of 25 years the military will be able to count on 65% of the amount provided in article 43 of the law (amount is determined by salary according to rank of officer, salary according to his military positions, percentage overhead for the length of service and index of his salary). And for each year over this period, the military will receive another 3%. The total amount shall not exceed 95% of the allowances. The bill was prepared by the Ministry of defense, Regardie and other structures within the may orders of President Vladimir Putin. Payments are also provided to military personnel, retired upon reaching age limit of stay on service, state

The court has issued a warrant for the arrest of ex-Premier Yingluck Shinawatra BANGKOK, Aug 25 — RIA Novosti. The Supreme court of Thailand was moved to the September 27 sentencing former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in a criminal case of negligence and connivance at corruption, at the same time issued a warrant for her arrest for failing to appear for scheduled for Friday sentencing, the TV channel Thai PBS. Shinawatra warned the court that fails to appear at the sentencing, a few minutes prior to the scheduled meeting, citing an ear infection. The court has demanded a medical certificate about the state of her health. In case of receipt of certificate a warrant of arrest may be cancelled, said the TV channel. Special chamber of the Supreme court of Thailand for the Affairs of persons holding political office, was to announce the verdict Shinawatra on Friday. Proceedings against Shinawatra

Photo: RIA Novosti The President of Russia Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the President Serzh Sargsyan noted the improvement of relations between the two countries. About it reports “Interfax”. “This year we are celebrating the good date within the framework of our cooperation, 25 years was the establishment of diplomatic relations in a few days — August 29 — will be 20 years since the signing of our key Treaty on friendship, strategic cooperation”, — said Putin. The President of Russia noted that over time “the relationship between Russia and Armenia seriously strengthened”. “We have intensively supported political dialogue, cooperation is on a bilateral basis and in the sphere of economy and security, military Affairs. We are actively cooperating within international organizations and integration associations,” Putin said, proposing to discuss these issues. Sargsyan noted that he is glad once again to meet with the President of Russia, citing foreign-policy

Photo: RIA Novosti Medina commented with Director Serebrennikov, placed under house arrest: this is a very sad situation

Photo: RIA Novosti Deputy foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Ryabkov said that Russia and the United States are not in a state of cold war in its classical sense, because reasons for such a confrontation there. This is the website of “Komsomolskaya Pravda”. “I don’t think we are in a new cold war due to the fact that there is no reason for this war in its old sense,” — said Ryabkov in an interview to Chinese and Japanese media. He added that there is no confrontation of systems, ideologies, “the struggle for, say, the triumph of ideas”. In addition, the diplomat noted that the United States is increasingly seeking to dictate its will to Russia and also to achieve change in the political course of the Russian Federation, including with use of “prohibited practices”. Previously Deputy head of the Russian foreign Ministry commented on the new U.S. sanctions against

Photo: Account GPU in Facebook The party leader of LDPR Vladimir Zhirinovsky considered a manifestation of madness, the attempt of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine to accuse him of aiding the militia of Donbass and the financing of their activities. On Wednesday, August 23, RIA Novosti reported. “The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s office, apparently, completely mad. But we are already accustomed and do not pay attention,” — said the politician. He explained that the liberal democratic party does not collect the money for the residents of Donbass, but regularly sends humanitarian aid to Southeast Ukraine. “It’s medicine, foods that can be stored, clothes, some necessities, transportation several times sent there,” he listed Zhirinovsky. Earlier Wednesday it was reported that the Prosecutor General’s office of Ukraine was against Russian policy the notice of suspicion in committing a criminal offence. We are talking about part 3 of article 27 and part 3 of

Saakashvili has not received notice of deprivation of citizenship of Ukraine MOSCOW, Aug 25 — RIA Novosti. The ex-President of Georgia and former Governor of the Odessa region Mikhail Saakashvili did not receive notice of the deprivation of Ukrainian citizenship and intends to return to Kiev, RT reported, citing a source close to the politician. Previously deprived of Ukrainian citizenship, Saakashvili declared intention to return on 10 September to Ukraine from Poland. Members of his party “Movement new forces” have declared intention to meet their leader at the border and to smuggle into Ukraine. “No notification of deprivation of Ukrainian citizenship policy (Saakashvili) has not received, and the assurances of the ally of ex-Governor of the Odessa region, such a letter was not sent and the State border service”, — reports the edition. The interviewee said that “Saakashvili is planning to return to Ukraine, where he intends to build his

In Germany, explained why Turkey cannot join the EU MOSCOW, Aug 25 — RIA Novosti. The Minister of foreign Affairs of Germany, Sigmar Gabriel, believes that Turkey cannot join the EU while the authorities in the country is President Tayyip Erdogan. “This does not mean that we don’t want them, but the Turkish government under Erdogan is moving quickly in the opposite direction from what is Europe… it is Absolutely clear that Turkey in its current state will not become a member of the EU,” said Gabriel in an interview with the newspaper Bild. Earlier, foreign Minister of Austria Sebastian Kurz said that with the current leadership, the membership of Ankara in the EU and by 2023 to mark 100 years since the founding of modern Turkey. The relationship between the EU and Turkey deteriorated after the attempted armed coup in the country and the European Union have criticized the

Photo: RIA Novosti MOSCOW, 24 Aug — RIA Novosti. The cars of convoy of the EMERCOM of Russia delivered to Donetsk and Lugansk another batch of humanitarian aid, said the press service of the Ministry. “In Lugansk and Donetsk the car for emergencies brought about 750 tons of humanitarian cargo: baby food sets, medicines, medical equipment, study materials to prepare for the new academic year”, — said the Agency interlocutor. He noted that contingency in the way arose. “The delivery of humanitarian aid has passed normally,” — said in the MOE. All cars were on the Russian-Ukrainian border inspection in the presence of representatives of customs and border guard services of Ukraine. Was subject to inspection not only equipment but also the accompanying documents on the humanitarian aid. Now in the warehouses begins the unloading of cars with the participation of representatives of local governments involved in distribution of humanitarian