Category: Politics

Volodin believes that PACE should Russia return previously paid premiums MOSCOW, 1 Feb — RIA Novosti. Speaker of the state Duma Vyacheslav Volodin considers that the parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) should return Russia paid its contributions — about 10 billion rubles, while Russia did not participate in the Assembly. “If you talk about the relationship, then, based on the fact that we were not given the opportunity to participate — and it was not our fault, and on the basis of the decision that was made — I wish the parliamentary Assembly (Council of Europe — ed.), Russia would return the money, and this is big money,” said Volodin, the TV channel “Russia 24”. The MP added that in 2014 the Russian delegation was deprived of voting rights and of the Russian Federation did not participate in PACE in 2015 and 2016 it also did not

Dead man’s chest. If involved in Russia for the sale of Venezuelan gold Could Russia take part of zolotoshvei Venezuela as collateral for investment and to act as an intermediary in its sale. Central Bank of Venezuela sells gold to replenish foreign exchange reserves, reports Reuters. According to the source, 15 tons of the precious metal and prepare it for shipping to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In February must be implemented by 29 tonnes of crude gold. Information on the sale of gold reserves had grown close to controversial assumptions. So, a mediator between Venezuela and the UAE can speak in Russia: “Novaya Gazeta” wrote that on January 31 from Vnukovo airport in Dubai went Boeing 757 airlines “Erofey”, allegedly loaded with Venezuelan gold. There is metal could be exchanged for cash, after which the plane went down in Caracas. It is noted that this is the second flight

Precious cargo remains unknown What was on Board the Russian aircraft took off from Venezuela. Venezuela is not kept in Russia its gold reserves. According to the head of the Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina, reports that Moscow has transferred to Republic its gold bars are not true. In this case the media for the second week discussing versions about why in Caracas frequented by Russian planes. The most popular — they carry Venezuelan gold. All that is known at the moment about the mysterious flight, the material of Ivan Yakunin. Newsdead man’s Chest News about the mysterious Russian aircraft in Caracas arise since then, like Juan, Guido declared himself President of Venezuela. According to observers, they take out either the top of the local elite, whether Russians, whether gold. To separate truth from fake not always possible. Another reason for discussion was given to “Novaya Gazeta”, the journalists of which

Trump promised to prepare options for a military response to Russia’s violation of INF Treaty WASHINGTON, 1 Feb. /TASS/. The United States will begin the development of options for a military response to Russia’s violations of its obligations under the Treaty on the elimination of intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF Treaty) in order to neutralize the advantage of Moscow in defense. This is stated in a statement on Friday the statement of the President of Donald trump. “Tomorrow [February 2] United States suspends to fulfill its obligations under the INF Treaty and begin the process of withdrawal from the agreement, which will be completed within six months in case if Russia will not return to the performance of the contract and destroy infringing its missiles, launchers and related equipment. Our NATO allies fully support us because they understand the threat posed by Russia’s violation [of the obligations under the INF

USA from 2 February it was suspending participation in the INF Treaty WASHINGTON, 1 Feb. /TASS/. United States February 2 to suspend the performance of its obligations under the Treaty on the elimination of intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF Treaty). This was stated on Friday, Secretary of state Michael Pompeo, speaking to reporters at the state Department. “The United States will suspend implementation of its obligations under the INF Treaty, since the 2 of February,” — said the head of American diplomacy. Pompeo has accused Russia of “significant violation” of the INF Treaty. It undermines the ability of Moscow and Washington to improve relations, he said. USA wants Russia to destroy cruise missiles, land-based, which, in Washington’s opinion, violates the INF Treaty. Putin said the INF Treaty, the unilateral disarmament of the USSR Missile Arsenal of China. What are they afraid of US? Why Russia and the United States accuse

Peskov said that Moscow is ready to cooperate with Venezuela regardless of the development of the situation Moscow. 1 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Russia hopes to develop cooperation with Venezuela, regardless of political processes in the country, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov, noting that Moscow continues to believe the current head of state Nicolas Maduro. 13фотографий13фотографий13фотографий Thus Peskov commented on the statement of Juan, Guido, who said that China and Russia should be interested in changing the economic model in Venezuela, if they want to have in this country is a stable partner. Mr. Guido is the speaker of Parliament. He is not a head of state. We do not recognize this status. The head of state is Mr. Maduro, who’s government are, in fact, our partners in Venezuela.Dmitry Pescovitz Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation The representative of the Kremlin said: “In any case,

Ryabkov called the real possibility of the deployment of cruise missiles in Romania MOSCOW, 1 Feb. /TASS/. The ability to deploy on the territory of Romania 24 American cruise missiles Tomahawk now the real. This was stated by Deputy foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in an interview to TV channel “Russia-24”. “When in Poland [complexes] missile defense (missile defense) Aegis Ashore will be deployed, and another 24 will be added. Turns out, 48 pieces in total with a range of 2,500 kilometers, — said the Deputy Minister. — Draw a compass on the radius map and see which areas of the European part of the Russian Federation fall within the coverage of these missiles.” Ryabkov also said that Moscow could not ignore such a threat. “I can’t take it on faith that the Americans supposedly now they have no intention of this kind of tools to deploy in the complexes Aegis

In Venezuela confirmed the sale of gold and denied the assistance of Russia Venezuela in the next few days do sell United Arab Emirates gold reserves of its Central Bank. As told to Reuters by a senior official, the rumors about the involvement of Russia is wrong. According to him, in total it is planned to transfer the UAE until the end of February 29 tons of gold in exchange for Euro cash. Sale, aims to support the Venezuelan currency, the Bolivar, began with a shipment of three tons of metal on January 26. The source of the Agency also reported that the first batch from the airport of the Venezuelan capital of Caracas was taken in a small plane local cargo, Solar Cargo. She has to carry 15 tons on 1 February, and then the remaining 11 tons. Reuters notes that Cargo Solar has denied the transportation of gold

The President of Sudan was left without foreign aid Why the Republic did not become a second Venezuela. In Sudan, January 31, resumed the protest. And it happened after the authorities ordered the release of all those detained during the unrest, which began in December. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir accuses of destabilizing the situation “external forces”. However, foreign governments are not interested in the fact that in Sudan, repeated in Venezuela and the Libyan scenario and give Africa every assistance, both economic and Advisory. So, this week in Moscow confirmed the fact of working in the Sudan, the Russian military instructors. Demonstration called “the Grand offensive” was held in Khartoum and several other towns of the Sudan. The initiator was the Association of the Sudanese trade unions that spearheaded the protest movement, pushing from the first position of the traditional opposition party. Among the marchers were teachers of universities and

The United States has reported accelerated deployment of banned missiles The U.S. informed the allies that Russia has accelerated the deployment of cruise missiles, ground-based 9М729, which Washington believes to be in violation of the restrictions of the Treaty on intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF Treaty) and the main cause of the destruction of the Treaty. The U.S. withdrawal from the INF Treaty will take place on Saturday, February 2. According to The Wall Street Journal, the United States believes that Russia has already produced a total of 100 missiles 9М729 by deploying four divisions with 64 missiles (four launchers with four missiles each in division). Three months ago, it was believed that Russia has deployed three such divisions, says WSJ, citing a source in the intelligence services. NewsAmerica hesitated at the exit from the contract Disagreements between Moscow and Washington touch range missiles 9М729. Russia claims that it does