Category: Politics

Photo: TASS Speaker of the state Duma Vyacheslav Volodin considers that the feasibility of initiatives on the abolition in Russia the Christmas holidays should first be discussed with citizens. “As for the proposals on the agenda to sacrifice weekends in January and enter the day 7 November, such issues should be discussed with the citizens of Russia”, – he said on Friday, responding to the Deputy from the Communist party Nikolai Kolomeitsev who insisted on the inclusion in the legislative program of the state Duma of July bill to abolish the Christmas holidays. Volodin calls not to hurry with consideration of this initiative. “Take that transference emotionally in anticipation of the holidays – we do not understand. Let’s first discuss, and then we will talk about feasibility,” he said. “No need to frighten such decisions, and that everyone will think seriously want to do it”, – concluded the head of

The state Duma will toughen punishment for corruption A bill providing punishment for arbitrators. In Russia can significantly increase the punishment for giving and taking bribes. Among the criminal acts appears the concept of “moral bribe” — for example, favoritism and nepotism. The relevant amendments to the criminal code prepared by the Committee on security and combating corruption of the state Duma. The author of the bill Deputy Chairman of the Committee Anatoly Vyborny (United Russia) said “news” that the penalties for giving and accepting bribes is proposed to increase to four years of imprisonment, under the criminal code will be and the arbitrator: the abuse of power they could face up to three years of imprisonment. The bill has already received the positive opinion of the Supreme court, he also supported the Prosecutor General’s office. Amendments to articles of the Criminal code regarding the abuse of power (article 202),

Media: CNN tightens rules of publication of materials about Russia Pre-material must be approved by the editor-in-chief of the division of CNN Money and Vice President, writes the news portal BuzzFeed. WASHINGTON, June 25. /TASS/. The American broadcaster CNN is tightening the rules of publication of materials related to Russia, after the scandal with the article about the alleged investigation by the intelligence Committee of the Senate of the U.S. Congress, the circumstances of his meeting with the head of the Russian direct investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev. This material was published, and then deleted, in addition, CNN had to apologize to the mentioned financier Anthony of Scaramucci. As reported in the Sunday information portal BuzzFeed, editor-in units CNN Money rich Barbieri sent within the company circular, which says: No one will publish any material relating to Russia, without the approval of me, and Vice-President Jason. This applies to publications

Trump has abandoned the traditional dinner in honor of Ramadan The President of the United States Donald trump did not carry out dinner for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr (in Russia better known as Eid al-Fitr), which marks the end of Ramadan. According to The Hill, thus the head of state broke the tradition set by bill Clinton and observed by the then George Bush, Jr. and Barack Obama. The publication notes that the American leader was limited to a congratulatory statement on his own behalf and behalf of the first lady Melania trump. The tradition to hold a dinner in honor of Eid al-Fitr began in 1996. As noted by the Huffington Post, the event was attended by prominent members of the Muslim community. Trump, entered the office of U.S. President in January 2017, is often accused of bad attitude towards Muslims. So, one of his first decrees

Photo: K/f “Irony of fate or With light steam!” LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky offered to allow the Russians to choose when to take holidays. He told the National news service (NSN). “The essence of our idea is to leave only three official holidays: 1 January, 9 may and 12 June. And all the rest of the holidays to unite and to allow each citizen to use them at any time of the year as extra vacation,” Zhirinovsky explained. Thus, according to him, forced long new year holidays have a negative impact on the economy and provoke mass drunkenness. “The whole country stops for 10 days, where else are holidays there? Secondly, not everyone understands how to spend so many weekends in the winter, in the coldest time of the year. Of course, some people go to warm countries, but not everyone can afford it. Most people have a dacha in

The Emir of Qatar confirmed his country’s course towards strengthening relations with Iran The statement of the Emir of Qatar became the first reaction of the Arab countries presented the list of demands for the restoration of diplomatic relations. MOSCOW, June 25. /TASS/. The leadership of Qatar intends to develop cooperation with Iran. This was stated on Sunday, the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, in a telephone conversation with President of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the occasion of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr), crowning the completion of the Ramadan fast. According to TV channel Al Mayadeen, the Qatari leader in conversation with Rouhani reiterated the commitment of the Doha “to comprehensive development of relations and cooperation for solving problems of the Islamic world”. Why, in the opinion of the Emir Tamim, requires “wisdom and dialogue”. As noted by Al Mayadeen, a statement by the

The Israel defense forces responded to fire from Syria The Israel defense forces (IDF) retaliated after the part of the Golan heights, controlled the Jewish state, were fired from Syria. According to the press service of the IDF, Israel attacked the positions of Syrian artillery and machine with ammunition. On Sunday, June 25, according to the website of the military Department. According to the press service of the IDF, was attacked the positions of Syrian artillery and ammunition. It also noted that Israel is not part of the Syrian conflict, however, “strongly opposed any attempt to hurt the sovereignty and security of its citizens.” Earlier on 25 June on Twitter of the defense Army reported that several shells fired from Syrian territory exploded in an open area in the Northern Golan heights. It also noted that as a result of incident nobody has suffered. The day before the Israeli air

The Iranian government adopted a decree on the abolition of visas for tourist groups from Russia The agreement on visa-free group tourist trips of citizens of Russia and citizens of Iran was signed on 28 March of this year during visit to Moscow President Hassan Rouhani. TEHRAN, June 25. /TASS/. The Iranian government adopted a decree on the establishment of a visa-free regime for tourist groups from Russia. A message posted Sunday on the website of the Iranian Cabinet. The Council of Ministers on the proposal of the Ministry of foreign Affairs has decided: to resolve on a mutual basis a visa-free regime for trips of citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation. The resolution endorsed by the first Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran eshaq Jahangiri. The agreement on visa-free group tourist trips of citizens of Russia and citizens of Iran was signed on

Photo: Reuters Vice-President of the European Commission on energosoiuz maroš Šefčovič said that the United States not coordinated with the EU the possible introduction of new sanctions against Russia. “There are proposals on tougher US sanctions against Russia”, — quotes RIA Novosti maroš Šefčovič. According to him, the possible new sanctions are not coordinated with the EU. June 15, the U.S. Senate voted for tougher sanctions against Russia. The EU urged the US to agree on new sanctions against Russia.

Poroshenko said that the question of the supply of U.S. lethal weapons yet KYIV, 25 Jun — RIA Novosti. President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that the question of U.S. supply to Ukraine lethal weapons is not yet underway, Kiev expects deliveries of defensive weapons. “Moreover, during the meeting with the defense Minister, which was confirmed during a meeting in the White house position regarding the supply of defensive weapons will try to solve in the current fiscal year,” said Poroshenko in the air of the Ukrainian TV channel “Ukraine”. He also said that he expects the visit of the Minister of defense in the next two to three months. “With regard to defence agreements, we have almost agreed text. We for two to three months waiting for the visit of the Minister of defense in Ukraine, and during this visit, hopefully, agreements will be signed,” — said Poroshenko.