Category: Politics

Ibrahim Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi © EPA/ISLAMIC STATE VIDEO MOSCOW, June 16. /TASS/. The Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation checks the information on the death of the leader of grouping “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia) Ibrahim Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in an attack by Russian aircraft on the southern outskirts of Raqqa at the end of may. As explained in Department, the blow was struck the night of may 28 at the command post, where he held a meeting of Isil leaders, who discussed the routes of an exit of fighters from Raqqa through the so-called southern corridor. “According to information which is verified through various channels, the meeting was also attended by the leader of ISIL (formerly ISIS – approx. TASS) Ibrahim Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who as a result of the attack were destroyed”, – stated in the message of Russian defense Ministry. Informed about the death of

Photo: RIA Novosti The Governor of Stavropol Krai Vladimir Vladimirov said that the money from the Federal budget to the region to provide financial assistance to the victims of the floods did not come, reports RNS. “About the funds listed from the Federal budget money in the Stavropol territory today did not come. And payments that we lead, we lead from the reserve Fund of the government of Stavropol region”, — he said. Vladimirov added that the family Krasnokumskogo resident district, Stavropol territory, who told President Vladimir Putin about the problem with getting money flood victims received money. “This family has received cash in full, that is 60 thousand rubles they received. 8-th day they are issued, to date, they have already received,” — he explained. On Thursday in mass media appeared information that the Governor has resigned with the formulation “for family reasons”. Stavropol authorities also denied the information

Photo: globallookpress.com Permanent representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe Dmitry Kuleba called poetic duel of the statements of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko about Mikhail Lermontov. “A new trend top diplomacy — a poetic duel. Imagine how the Putin administration has studied Shevchenko in search of an answer,” wrote he in his Twitter. Putin during a straight line praised Poroshenko for knowledge of the Russian classics, commenting on his speech on the occasion of the introduction of bezveza with the EU, during which Poroshenko was quoted Lermontov.

In the state Duma inexperienced members will help write the laws In the state Duma creates two new structures that will help to improve the quality of the bills, told the President Vyacheslav Volodin. The expert Council on legislation will be made to evaluate initiatives, and a new Department in a legal office committed to writing the laws for beginners. Until the end of the spring session, with the Chairman of the state Duma will be formed expert Council on legislation, which will include representatives of the business community, higher education institutions and the deputies, said at a press briefing the Chairman of the lower chamber Vyacheslav Volodin. “There will about 25 people,” he said, adding that the Council will act on a voluntary basis and will be engaged in “examination of resonant bills.” Recommendations the experts will prepare already submitted to the Duma initiatives, and not only parliamentary, but

Vladimir Putin © Mikhail Metzel/TASS NEW YORK, June 16. /TASS/. Premiere of a new documentary film by Director Oliver stone “Interview with Putin” (Putin The Interview) took place in the United States on the cable channel Showtime.

Photo: globallookpress.com The President of Russia Vladimir Putin, answering a question during a “Straight line” stated that the Russian Armed Forces will receive a “priceless experience” in Syria. In addition, he noted the “huge benefits” for Russian military-industrial complex. Putin answered the question about what lessons retrieves Russia in Syria. According to him, the Russian producers had a unique opportunity to see how the weapons work in combat. They can see how it is effective. Thus, the defense industry carried out a “deep serious work”. “Experience in the use of our Armed Forces and even with the use of advanced weapons is absolutely priceless. Even the Armed Forces have acquired a different quality.” – said Putin. In his opinion, although some of the units created recently, they are used very effectively. “We are going to establish a peaceful political settlement process between all parties to the conflict”, – stated the

Photo: TASS The government is discussing raising the retirement age, but the decision is still pending, said the President of Russia Vladimir Putin during a “Straight line”. “I believe that relates to this very carefully. About any rumors that the decision has been made — no, the decision was made, but it was indeed discussed at the expert at governmental level”, — said Putin.

© Mikhail Metzel/TASS NEW YORK, June 16. /TASS/. Americans actively interfered in the elections in Russia, and especially aggressive attempts were made in 2012. This was stated by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to the American Director Oliver stone in the documentary “Interview with Putin” (The Putin Interview). The premiere of the last part premiere of the film took place Thursday on the cable channel Showtime.