The Russian foreign Ministry commented on the meeting of Lavrov and Kissinger

Photo: RIA Novosti Yesterday, the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow with former U.S. Secretary of state Henry Kissinger, who arrived in Russia to participate in the international forum Primakov reading. The Ministry reported that the sides discussed current state and prospects of relations between Moscow and Washington. Also Lord Lavrov and Kissinger spoke about some regional issues and key trends of global development.

Russia and the USA are working to hold a forum of sister cities

Photo: Currently have about seventy of twinning, said the Deputy head of Rossotrudnichestvo Alexander Radkov at the end of the meeting at the state Department. According to him, the American colleagues are interested in promoting joint projects in the sphere of culture, sport and education. “We agreed to continue contacts in working order and out on specific projects”, – quotes the official RIA Novosti. Radkov confirmed the invitation of the American side at the world festival of youth and students in Sochi and Moscow in the fall of 2017, transferred previously through diplomatic channels. According to him, the festival will host a Ministerial meeting of senior officials on the implementation of youth policy. The Deputy head of Rossotrudnichestvo on June 24 was attended in Vancouver in a ceremony on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the first non-stop flight from the Soviet Union in the United States, which made

The government can change the law Spring for five years

The government can change the law Spring for five years The entry into force of the package of anti-terrorist amendments, Irina Spring and Viktor Ozerov may be carried forward for five years — from 2018 to 2023, the Government Commission on legislative activities considering the positive opinion on the relevant draft law, Senator Anton Belyakov and Deputy Oleg Shein. That the Committee yesterday considered a draft positive opinion on the bill, said a source close to the Commission, and confirmed the meeting. The remark was made by the representative of the FSB, the authors of the document this time for its completion, said one of the interlocutors. What comments on the draft expressed by the FSB, the source did not elaborate. The decision to transfer the Commission on Monday took a review of the government will be discussed, say the source, “Vedomosti”, close to the fee, a person familiar with

Kurdish forces broke into the old part of Raqqa

Kurdish forces broke into the old part of Raqqa The operation was carried out with the support of the air force international anti-terrorist coalition headed by the USA. WASHINGTON, July 4. /TASS/. The armed coalition of “democratic Forces of Syria” (SDS) with support from the air force, international anti-terrorist coalition headed by the USA entered the old part of the Syrian city of raqqa, controlled by the gangs of the extremist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). This was reported in the press service of the headquarters of the coalition. “Overcoming stiff resistance from ISIS, groups of SDS broke into the old part of the city of raqqa”, the statement reads. “Coalition forces helped SDS to move forward in the most fortified [fighters] part Raqqa, breaking holes in the wall surrounding the old city”, — explained in the headquarters. Earlier on Monday, Al Arabiya television channel reported that

The government approved the rules for granting subsidies to the Russian Fund of culture

Photo: depositphotos.com Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on the procedure of granting subsidies to the Russian Fund of culture. This is evidenced by the relevant document published on the website of the Cabinet. “Grant will be provided under subprogramme “Art” of the state program “Development of culture and tourism” for 2013-2020 years”, — stated in the explanatory Memorandum. It is noted that these funds are intended to “identify, study, protection, restoration and use of monuments of history and culture; the preservation, use, popularization and state protection of objects of cultural heritage of the peoples of Russia”. Subsidies are also intended to facilitate book publishing and librarianship, the organization of festivals, fairs, exhibitions, auctions and competitions. In October 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the decree about creation of the all-Russian public organization “Russian culture Fund”. Earlier it was reported that the Russian government has allocated

US planes conducted reconnaissance at the base of Russia in Syria

Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi / Reuters The United States conducted air reconnaissance off the coast of Syria and near the Russian naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus, according to the sites tracking the movement of military aircraft. We are talking about two anti-submarine aircraft of the US Navy P-8A Poseidon, reports “Interfax”. In addition, American aircraft airborne early warning and control E-3A AWACS made its maiden flight from the coast of Syria. Recall that in the airspace of Syria unprecedentedly increased presence of reconnaissance aircraft of the United States.

Slutsky noted the transformation of PACE into a platform for anti-democracy and Russophobes

Photo: Vladimir Fedorenko / RIA Novosti Concluded at Strasbourg on the June session of the parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) became a triumph of anti-democracy and Russophobes, every day was marked by the manifestation of double standards and the adoption of decisions contrary to common sense, according to the Chairman of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Leonid Slutsky. His words given in the press release received by the editors”.ru” on Friday, June 30. He noted that opponents of the current Chairman Pedro Agramunt are unable to seek his resignation, although it was stated a motion of impeachment which will put up for vote during the fall session. The reason for dissatisfaction was the recent visit of Agramunt together with the Russian deputies in Syria. Slutsky said that such a rule contradicts both the principles of parliamentarism and the Statute of the Council of Europe and common

Media: North Korea launched a missile, it may fall in the exclusive economic zone of Japan

Media: North Korea launched a missile, it may fall in the exclusive economic zone of Japan This was reported by TV channel NHK with reference to the Japanese Ministry of defense. TOKYO, July 4. /TASS/. Launched Tuesday morning, the DPRK ballistic missile flew for about 40 minutes and fell, probably, in the exclusive economic zone of Japan. This was stated at an emergency press conference, the Secretary-General of the Japanese Cabinet of Ministers of Yoshihide Suga. “Today at 09:39 local time (03:39 MSK) from the West coast of the DPRK launched ballistic missiles. It flew for 40 minutes and fell, probably, in the exclusive economic zone of our country in the sea of Japan”, he said. Suga added that the information about damage from rocket launch no. He said that the government of Japan said Pyongyang protest in connection with the launch. “Another provocation of North Korea is absolutely unacceptable.

The Associated Press asked the court to dismiss the action Deripaska’s defamation

The Associated Press asked the court to dismiss the action Deripaska’s defamation The Associated Press asked the judge to reject the lawsuit of billionaire Oleg Deripaska, who accuses the Agency of libel because of articles about his collaboration with ally of President Donald trump Paul Manafort. The American news Agency Associated Press filed a motion in Federal court in Washington to dismiss the libel suit that he filed against Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska (23rd position in the Russian rating Forbes; $5.3 billion). In his speech, the journalists said that Deripaska disputes the story about his possible ties with ally US President Donald trump Paul Manafort on the basis of its “intense impact” and not the information transmitted in the material of the Associated Press. Such a public figure, Deripaska must refer to the facts, not just the conclusions — which, if it is really proven most likely establish “malice” in