Category: Politics

Russia has partially lifted restrictions on import of products from Turkey In particular, from the list of prohibited to import into Russia of products excluded offal of chickens and turkeys, fresh apples, pears, grapes, strawberries. MOSCOW, June 2. /TASS/. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on the withdrawal of a number of restrictions on the supply of products from Turkey. A document posted Friday on the website of the government of the Russian Federation. “The government resolution of 30 November 2015 No. 1296 was approved the list of agricultural products, raw materials and food, country of origin is Turkey and which is prohibited from 1 January 2016 to be imported into Russia (further — the list). The resolution excluded from the list of frozen cuts and offal of domestic hens and turkeys, fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins, fresh apples, pears, grapes, strawberries,” — said, in particular, in the

Photo: RIA Novosti Deputy foreign Minister of Russia Vasily nebesa said that Kiev should realize the possible consequences of introducing a visa regime with Russia. “They say this for a long time, and I think that will be a long time to speak. Can’t decide for them and say what they think about it. But the Ukrainian authorities, I think, understand the ramifications of the visa regime is actually for Ukraine, its economy and citizens”, — quotes RIA Novosti Deputy head of the foreign Ministry. Earlier, the NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov called for the speedy introduction of a visa regime with Russia. In addition, as reported NSN, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Andrei Klimov said the impact on the lives of Russian citizens the initiative of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on introduction of visa regime with Russia.

Yahoo News found out about the attempt to trump immediately after the election to cancel sanctions against Russia It has greatly alarmed the state Department officials, they appealed to Congress. Moscow. June 2. INTERFAX.RU — Representatives of the US administration in the first weeks of the presidency of Donald trump instructed the state Department to develop a plan for the lifting of economic sanctions against Russia, the return of the diplomats “cottages” and ease tensions in relations with Moscow, according to Yahoo News, citing sources. According to them, “these efforts have alarmed some state Department officials, and they immediately began lobbying among the members of Congress the idea of the bill aimed at blocking the steps of the administration of Donald trump”. “The White house seriously considered the question of lifting the sanctions unilaterally,” said Yahoo News the former employee of us state Department Dan fried, who served as chief

Putin: to conduct surveillance of allies is inappropriate and counterproductive The Russian President also noted that this erodes trust. NEW YORK, June 2. /Offset. TASS Alexey Kachalin/. The surveillance of the security services of one country for the allies inappropriate and counterproductive. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with U.S. Director Oliver stone for his new project — a series of conversations with the Russian leader. A fragment of the film “Interview with Putin” (The Moscow Interviews) were posted on the website of the magazine the Hollywood Reporter. The Director asked the President to assess the effectiveness of intelligence operations of Russian security services. “I think they work well. Our intelligence agencies work exclusively in the framework of the current legislation”, — said Putin. “This is the first and the second still to follow your allies, if you truly consider them your allies, not vassals,

Irada, Vovnenko leaves the post of acting Director of the Museum “St. Isaac’s Cathedral” MOSCOW, 2 Jun — RIA Novosti. Irada, Vovnenko told RIA Novosti that leaves the post of acting Director of the state Museum-monument “St. Isaac’s Cathedral”. Earlier media reported that the Governor of St. Petersburg Georgy Poltavchenko ordered to urgently look for a candidate instead of Vovnenko. The media also reported that, in the opinion of the Smolny, “the item can only lead a man.” “I’m leaving, now write a statement. And very happy about it,” he said Vovnenko. Further comment from the interviewee of the Agency refused. Irada, Vovnenko, who previously held the post of Deputy Director of the Museum of public relations was announced by the acting Director-Isaac may 31. Thus, she worked in the new office only two days.

Photo: RIA Novosti SAINT PETERSBURG, June 1. /TASS/. The dialogue between Russia and the EU on visa-free regime at the moment does not continue. This was stated by TASS, Russia’s permanent representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov on the sidelines of the SPIEF-2017. “Now the dialogue is at zero,” he confirmed. The diplomat recalled that it is “the result of freezing, which was carried out by the EU.” “I have the impression that enthusiasm for a visa-free regime in the Russian society fell slightly,” Chizhov continued. – This happened for a number of reasons, of course: economic, political, and psychological.”

Photo: RIA Novosti The President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a greeting to participants of the festive events dedicated to the International day of protection of children, noting the importance of the Russian children’s Fund work. “Russian children’s Fund is conducting a large and very important work brings together in Moscow thousands of children who came from different regions of our country and other countries. Here they will find a warm welcome, a rich cultural program, acquaintance with the monuments of history and architecture of the capital, trips to the theatre, exhibitions and excursions, meetings with interesting people”, — Putin as saying by the press service of the Kremlin. The President also added that special recognition should be given charitable Fund, which helps people in difficult life situation and need assistance and care.

Maduro announced the holding of a referendum on a new Constitution of Venezuela Elections to a Constitutional Assembly scheduled for the end of July this year. MEXICO city, June 2. /Offset. TASS Ivan valueK/. The draft of the new Constitution of Venezuela, which will be the result of the work of the Constitutional Assembly (CA) will be put to a referendum. This was stated by President Nicolas Maduro. Elections to CA planned for the end of July this year. In may, Maduro announced that the new KA will “364 member selected on a territorial basis, eight from the Indian peoples.” The remaining 168 people choose on the lists of representatives of a number of “sectors”, including peasants, fishermen, workers, students, disabled, pensioners and entrepreneurs. The decision of the President about convocation of KA have aggravated the political crisis in the country since the beginning of April is shaken by protests

The WSJ learned about the creation of the White house special group on the “case of Russia” The White house will be a special group of lawyers, PR people and analysts who will be engaged “the Russian affair”, writes the WSJ. They will communicate with journalists and investigators to the staff of the administration trump are not distracted by it. The White house will be a special group that will deal with all the issues on the so-called “Russian cause.” We are talking about interaction with the media and investigators, the newspaper the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the discussion of this initiative. The new team will consist of lawyers, analysts and PR specialists. They will answer questions of journalists and employees of law enforcement agencies that relate to “the Russian intervention in the elections” and alleged collusion of the staff of the White house with the Russian

Trump explained to foreign leaders the decision to abandon the Paris agreement The President of the United States Donald trump held a telephone conversation with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and the Prime Minister of great Britain Teresa may, personally explaining his decision to lead the country out of the Paris climate agreement. This was reported on the White house website. Trump thanked all four leaders for a “Frank, substantive discussions” on the issue during the first months of his tenure. He also assured his foreign counterparts that “America remains committed to the transatlantic Alliance and decisive efforts to protect the environment.” Trump said that the United States has made significant progress in reducing emissions and contribute to the development of environmentally friendly energy. According to him, the United States under his administration will be the most environmentally friendly