Category: Politics

Japan considers that its sovereignty extends to all southern Kuriles TOKYO, January 30. /TASS/. Japan insists that its sovereignty extends to all the “Northern territories” (so is called the South Kuril Islands), changes in the position of the Japanese government no. On Wednesday during the debate in the lower house of Parliament Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. 21фотография21фотография21фотография “The Northern territory is a territory subject to our sovereignty. Change in this position is not” — said Abe. He also added that the consistent position of the Japanese government is how to identify “all four Islands” [Kunashir, Iturup, Shikotan and group of Islands, which in Japan is called Habomai] and on this basis to conclude a peace Treaty. “The negotiations [with the Russian side] are conducted on the basis of all documents and agreements reached to date. However, the Japanese-Soviet Declaration of 1956 is the only document that was ratified

Saudi Arabia has exceeded anti-corruption plan In the budget of the country managed to return $7 billion more than was lost. Saudi authorities made anti-corruption campaign, which was planned to compensate to the budget tens of billions of dollars lost due to embezzlement and official corruption. Authorities estimated the losses at $100 billion, according to the results of the campaign managed to collect almost $107 billion during the campaign, 87 people agreed to “settle” the claims of the authorities. On Wednesday, the Saudi authorities officially presented the results of the work of the special Committee, which was investigating corruption. Noted that the results of the campaign budget has been compensated 400 billion rials ($106,6 billion) in the form of cash, securities, real estate and other assets. A year ago on such amount of the returned funds described in its report, the General Prosecutor’s office. Now the government officially announced the

Putin left Russia the right to protect religious freedom in Ukraine Moscow. 31 Jan. INTERFAX.RU — In Ukraine, in matters of Church life in the struggle for power is implementing a project on speculation and politicking, Russia does not interfere in the situation, but reserves the right to respond to infringement there human rights, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the ceremonial act on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Patriarchal enthronement, Putin drew attention to the fact that the fraternal interchurch ties have historically been United together the peoples and serve the development of equal relations of Russia with countries of the world. But, unfortunately, we are seeing more examples where speculation, politicking, parasitizing on matters of religious life lead to the separation of people, provoke anger and intolerance. Such a project, unrelated to faith, but utterly

Elvira Nabiullina denied the possession of gold in Russia and Venezuela Head of the Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina said that media reports about Russia gold reserves of Venezuela are untrue, reports “RIA Novosti”. We are talking about the assumption of “Novaya Gazeta” that part of the Venezuelan gold reserves stored in Russia, was sold to the United Arab Emirates, and the cash was delivered to Caracas Boeing 757, owned by far Eastern airline “iron”. It is at this cargo plane that, according to “Novaya Gazeta”, from Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, the gold was shipped to Dubai. There, as indicated by the sources, the Russian aircraft met the collector armored cars of the Central Bank of the UAE. Out of the plane and unloaded gold, but instead the loaded containers with dollars. On the way to Venezuela is the Boeing 757 made a stopover in Casablanca, Morocco and in town Espargos on

Canada said 14 victims from acoustic attacks in Cuba The canadian government has decided to halve its diplomatic presence in Cuba after 14 employees of the Embassy suffered from the acoustic attack of unknown origin. On 30 January reported on the website of the government of Canada. Symptoms of an Embassy employee who was ill at the end of December 2018, similar to the ones the others had. In the spring of 2018 Canada reported on 10 employees who have observed nausea, dizziness and difficulties with concentration. By November 2018, the number of victims rose to 13 people. NewsNBC: US intelligence suspected Russia of “acoustic” attacks on diplomats The press release notes that despite the downsizing of the canadian Embassy in Cuba will continue to work normally. Also clarifies that there is no evidence that the risk of canadian tourists who want to visit the island nation. The Cuban government

The political crisis in Venezuela. Interview with Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guido Juan Guido and Nicolas Maduro speak about the political crisis in Venezuela. 12фотографий12фотографий12фотографий The Supreme court of Venezuela has banned Joan Guido, proclaimed himself interim President, leaving the country and froze his assets. The Prosecutor’s office of Venezuela began an investigation against him. He declared himself acting President on 24 January 2019, after the opposition refused to accept the victory of Nicolas Maduro in the presidential election. The legitimacy of Guido recognized most of the countries of Latin America, USA, Canada and a number of member States of the EU. Support to Nicolas Maduro, in January, who took on a second term, expressed by Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, Cuba. Juan Guido and Nicolas Maduro speak about the political crisis in Venezuela — in the video of the Russian service Bi-bi-si. During the download an error has occurred.HelpIn Venezuela

The Russian authorities have denied the rumors about sending the military in Venezuela Moscow. 31 Jan. INTERFAX.RU — the Russian military is not in Venezuela, said Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov. 12фотографий12фотографий12фотографий “No,” — said the Deputy Prime Minister, responding Thursday to a question of “Interfax”. Borisov added that “Russia continues to monitor the situation in this country.” Earlier, Venezuelan Ambassador to Russia Carlos Rafael Faria Tortosa said that the information about the plane, headed from Russia to Venezuela with a military team on Board, is a provocation. “That there is military personnel from Russia, also said that, in Venezuela. So all this provocation — the provocation to mix the opinions of people around the world,” he told the radio station “Moscow speaking”, answering the question of whether from Russia to Venezuela, the plane took off. NewsVenezuelan military pull on the opposition side He noted that the aircraft was not.

In Russia will hold a contest for the best “not room” studies of political scientists MOSCOW, 31 Jan — RIA Novosti. Russian Foundation for basic research (RFBR) and the Expert Institute for social research (AISI) organized competitions aimed at supporting scientific projects of fundamental research in the field of social and political Sciences, applications for the participation of young scientists will be able to serve from 1 February, said the Chairman of the Board, Russian Foundation for basic research Vladislav Panchenko. “Literally tomorrow, we hope, will appear in an ad on the Internet here and we will begin accepting applications,” said Panchenko on the results of the first meeting of the expert Council of the contest. According to the Chairman of the expert Council competitions Valery Fadeev, “science competition” involve the grant of RFBR, one size will range from 400 thousand to 3 million rubles for conducting research on 14

Spectacular USA Mueller refused to disclose the evidence in the case of Prigogine Mueller stated the position at the request of the Russian group of companies “Concord” on the disclosure of material allegations of collusion against the United States and fraud. Upstairs Robert Mueller was charged with 13 Russians and three Russian companies in February last year. The case featured owned by Eugene Prigogine Concord Management and Consulting, and Concord Catering, online research, known as a “Troll Factory in St. Petersburg” and is related to Prigogine according to unconfirmed reports a number of media. The U.S. justice Department accused the firms of colluding against Washington and the campaign of misinformation in social networks. In the past year, representatives of the companies Prigogine tried to request the U.S. justice Department evidence in a procedure of compulsory provision of documents to the court. Muller resisted: the lawyers of two “Concorde” and other

The European Parliament recognized Guido legitimate leader of Venezuela BRUSSELS, 31 Jan — RIA Novosti. The European Parliament recognized the speaker of Parliament of Venezuela, Juan Guido “legitimate interim President” of the country. 13фотографий13фотографий13фотографий A corresponding resolution was approved by 439 votes in favor and 104 against and 88 abstentions. “The European Parliament was the first European Institute, who made it,” said Tajani. The European Parliament called on the diplomatic service of the EU and the countries participating in the organization to make a similar decision. The political crisis in Venezuela Mass protests began in Venezuela on January 21. According to non-governmental organizations, during the performances was arrested 791 people, killed 29 people. In the Wake of opposition protests, the speaker of Parliament Joan Guido, with U.S. support, declared himself interim head of state. The legitimate President Nicolas Maduro called Guido “a puppet of Washington.” In Moscow share his position.