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Photo: RIA Novosti Russia does not support President Bashar al-Assad, but opposes the repetition of the Iraqi scenario, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. According to him, in the case of Iraq, the Western countries had “a bloodthirsty desire to eliminate the dictator” Saddam Hussein. The Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow is not supporting the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. However, she is strongly opposed to the repetition of the Iraqi scenario, he said speaking at the Foundation named Cerberus during his visit to Berlin. “As for Assad, we do not support it. We just absolutely do not want to repeat what happened in Iraq ” – quoted Lavrov, “Interfax”.

Photo: RIA Novosti Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented on the situation around the company and Siemens supplies turbines in the Crimea. “There (in the Crimea. — RT) really is products, technological products and related to power generation, and electricity in General. There is products, the country of origin of which is Russia”, — said Peskov. Earlier Siemens has not confirmed the media reports about the possible delivery to Crimea of two more turbines.

Tourists in Milan banned the use of selfie sticks Milan banned the use of selfie-sticks, and drink from glass containers and tin cans in public places. The rule also referred to the fireworks. In addition, the ban of street trade in particular, sales of vans food. The new rules will be in effect until mid-August. The municipality of Milan banned the use of selfie-sticks, and drink from glass containers and tin cans in public places. On Friday, July 14, reports The Local. The restriction is put in place both for tourists and for locals. It will be valid until 13 August. In the administration of the Italian city does not exclude the possibility that the ban could be extended for a longer period. This rule is also referred to fireworks. In addition, the ban of street trade in particular, sales of vans food. Such measures as the city administration went

Merkel and macron announced plans to create a Franco-German fighter Germany and France agreed to create a new generation of fighter aircraft. This was announced by the President of France Emmanuel macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a press conference after a joint meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the two countries, reports The Telegraph. The parties intend to develop a new manned and unmanned vehicles that will replace the Typhoon and Rafale fighters in the air force of France and Germany and will be exported. In addition, the two leaders agreed to accelerate the joint program Eurodrone to create a European fleet of military drones in 2020-ies. This is a revolution, but we are not afraid of revolutions, when they are peaceful and well designed.Emmanuel Macroparasites France “That’s the signal for the British. You get out of the EU, and we are moving forward. We will not

In the Kremlin commented on the scandal with the Russian departmentu in USA MOSCOW, 14 Jul — RIA Novosti. The conditions for the return of Russian diplomatic property in the United States is contrary to international law, it cannot and should not be anything determined, said press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. On the eve of the Deputy assistant to the President Sebastian Gorka said that the White house consider the possibility of a return of Russian diplomatic property in order to “give a chance to cooperation”. The Russian foreign Ministry on Friday said that due to the tightening of Washington’s solutions to this issue, Moscow is ready to give mirror response to the lock departmenet, and to expel from Russia American diplomats. It is expected that this issue will be discussed at the meeting of Deputy foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Thomas Shannon on July 17 in Washington.

The Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Konstantin Kosachev © Valery sharifulin/TASS MOSCOW, July 14. /TASS/. The head of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Konstantin Kosachev believes that the White house announced terms for repayment of Russia’s diplomatic property in the U.S. are cynical. “Hints of the White house that, say, if there is still some “good will” of Russia, in particular in respect of the ceasefire in Syria, there will be chances to return the Russian departmenti look, perhaps, less cynicism than the fact its illegal weaning,” the Senator wrote on his page in Facebook. He added that trying to make Russia responsible for violations of the Washington international standards, however, she must also help him to stop this violation.

Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov © Sergey Fadeichev/TASS BELGOROD, July 14. /TASS/. Russia considers incorrect the statement of the question of any claims to Moscow on the question of the return of its diplomatic property in the United States. This was reported to journalists the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov, commenting on the words of White house spokesman that the US can return departmenet Russia, if Moscow will show honesty of intentions on Syria. “The return of Russia to its departmenti cannot and should not be conditioned with anything. It [seizure of property] categorically contrary to international law. Most likely, it was some incorrect wording, because of the question [about the requirements of the Russian Federation] can not go”, – said the representative of the Kremlin.

Photo: TASS The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev actively drive the subjects of the Russian Federation, which in September ahead of regional elections. Soon the head of government and Chairman of the “United Russia” will visit three of the region. About this informed the press-Secretary of Medvedev Natalya Timakova, commenting on the publication “Vedomosti” that the alleged head of the Cabinet has reduced trips in the electoral regions because of the lower rating level. According to her, contained in the article is absolutely untrue. “Medvedev as the party’s Chairman takes an active part in the campaign in those regions in which it goes. Currently in its schedule the five regions to visit, in two of them he already had three going,” said Timakova. As recalled by the press Secretary, Medvedev visited Omsk region and North Ossetia; the planned trip to Veliky Novgorod, Krasnodar (July 24) and Udmurtia.

NBC found out about a former intelligence agent of the USSR for a meeting with the son of trump According to NBC News, the meeting Donald trump, Jr., a lawyer from Russia was attended by a former employee of the Soviet secret police, which is suspected of having links with the secret services of Russia. One of the participants of the son of the President of the United States Donald trump’s lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya were living in the United States, a former employee of the Soviet secret police, according to NBC News. Name of accompanying Veselnitskaya men, the Agency does not name, but noted that, although emigrated to the United States, where he obtained a second citizenship, but is suspected by authorities in liaison with the secret services of Russia. In the NBC News emphasizes that the presence of such person at a meeting with trump’s son should be of

The Senator explained the gap between the salaries of deputies and teachers The Federation Council member Alexei Alexandrov commented on the news about the decision of deputies of Krasnoyarsk to double his salary. According to the Senator, the MPs should earn more than teachers or doctors. “Because it [the Deputy] more responsible”, — said the politician. The first Deputy head of the Federation Council Committee on constitutional legislation and state construction Alexei Alexandrov commented on the Agency Regions.ru the news about the decision of deputies of Krasnoyarsk to double his salary. According to the Senator, the MPs should earn more than teachers or doctors. Because his [the Deputy’s] work are more responsible and require a higher qualification. From its performance depends on the position of doctors, teachers, as well as patient and student.Alexey Alexandroupoli of the Federation Council Committee on constitutional legislation and state construction Aleksandrov complained that it’s hard