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He condemned the actions of the Moldovan authorities against Russian diplomats CHISINAU, may 29 — RIA Novosti. The President of Moldova Igor Dodon has told RIA Novosti that deeply angered by the announcement the persona non grata of the Russian diplomats and condemns such actions of the government. “The government has made a shocking gesture at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova. Today from the Ambassador demanded that five Russian diplomats left Moldova within 72 hours. I want to say that deeply resent data unfriendly step on the part of the representatives of the Moldovan diplomacy condemn it in the strongest way,” he stated.

In Moldova, five Russian diplomats were declared persona non grata CHISINAU, may 29 — RIA Novosti. Five Russian diplomats were declared persona non grata in Moldova, said Publika. “A persona non grata in Moldova declared five Russian diplomats”, — stated in the message with reference to the press-Secretary of the Ministry of foreign Affairs and European integration of the Republic of Anna Samson. The Ambassador of Russia to Moldova Farit Mukhametshin, RIA Novosti has confirmed that the Embassy received a note about the announcement of five diplomats persona non grata in the Republic. Note received, study the document. You are talking about, declare later.Farit Muhametshina of Russia in Moldova On the news of the expulsion of diplomats have responded the President of Moldova Igor Dodon. He called these actions of the government of the Republic “outrageous act”. According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers is insisting that the Russians left

Photo: RIA Novosti The President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Republic Day, appreciating a meaningful political dialogue between the countries at all levels, the press service of the Kremlin. As noted in the congratulatory telegram Putin noted the achievements of Azerbaijan in economic, social, scientific-technical and other spheres and stressed the country’s prestige on the world stage and its important role in addressing the pressing issues of the international agenda. “The Russian President also praised the dynamic development of Russian-Azerbaijani relations in the spirit of strategic partnership, and meaningful political dialogue at all levels and mutually beneficial cooperation in different spheres”, — stated in the message. Putin also expressed confidence in further development of bilateral partnership in the interests of the friendly peoples of the two countries and in line with strengthening regional stability and security.

Photo: © Fotolia / Freer The question of the creation of a single public channel in the Russian language in the Baltic States for a long time is not in the agenda of the Ministry of culture of Latvia, said on air of the Latvian radio Baltkom head of media policy Department of the Ministry of culture Robert Putnis. “We have before our eyes the example of Estonia, where they created a similar channel in the Russian language ETV+, but he did not give the expected results. Therefore, we do not quite understand whether it makes sense for us to try to work with the Russian in the same way, through such a channel. A lot of opinions on this subject, and they all differ from each other,” said Putnis. According to him, talks about the creation of the channel was in 2014, but then they subsided. “In February, changed

Putin: Russia’s interests and France is more important than the current political situation As stated by the President of the Russian Federation, the parties see the possible points of contact on key international issues and can move towards the resolution of existing problems. VERSAILLES, may 29. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the fundamental interests of Moscow and Paris are more important than the current political situation. “I am convinced that the fundamental interests of Russia and France is much more important than the current political situation,” he said at a press conference following talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron. The Russian leader recalled that in recent years, none of the French company of almost 500 not left the Russian market. According to him, the direct French investments in the Russian economy increased in 2016 by $2.5 billion, while trade between the two countries increased by 14%. For

The Russian foreign Ministry recommended to think twice before travelling to Montenegro over anti-Russian sentiment Moscow. May 29. INTERFAX.RU — foreign Ministry recommends Russians “think twice” before traveling to Montenegro in connection with negative implications in bilateral relations. “At a time when Montenegro continues whipping up anti-Russian hysteria in the background of the overall regression of bilateral relations, are forced to urge Russian citizens to think twice before going to this country” — said Monday the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. The Russian foreign Ministry also called “misinformation” statement of the foreign Ministry of Montenegro Serdiana of Germanovich about Russian interference in the internal Affairs of this Balkan country. “We have repeatedly declared innocence official Russian side to whatever the steps to organize illegal actions in Montenegro” — said Monday the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. “We believe broadcast Podgorica official story of a

Putin and the Makron has concluded negotiations that have lasted nearly three hours The leaders of Russia and France discussed bilateral issues and also international issues — the settlement in Syria and Ukraine, the situation in Libya and on the Korean Peninsula and the relations of Russia with the EU. VERSAILLES, may 29. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of France Emmanuel macron has completed negotiations. Conversation leaders lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. Putin and macron meet for the first time. Their conversation began in a narrow format with the participation of only the assistants. Then they were joined by members of delegations. Among the topics discussed bilateral issues and international problems, including settlement in Syria and Ukraine, the situation in Libya and on the Korean Peninsula, Russia’s relations with the European Union. At the end of the talks, the two leaders came at a joint press conference.

Photo: RIA Novosti Assistant to the President of Russia Igor Levitin said that one of the priorities of Moscow is a constructive dialogue with Washington, since efficiency depends on the Syrian settlement and the fight against terrorism, RIA “Novosti”. “The world is in a dangerous state. The situation has reached a worsening of relations between Russia and the West, and from the experts it depends on how they are resolved. All the problems can not be solved, but need step by step to move away from a dangerous level,” — said Levitin at the conference of the Baltic forum in Riga. According to him, one of the priorities of Moscow is a constructive dialogue with Washington, as it depends on “problem solving and Syria and the Middle East, and combating international terrorism and other issues”. Earlier it was reported that the leaders of the G7 could not agree on its

Photo: RIA Novosti The Minister of culture Vladimir Medinsky has called on cultural workers to show restraint in a situation with investigation associated with the “Gogol-center”. “I was confused and very upset with this whole situation,” said the Minister in interview to the program “Vesti on Saturday” on TV channel “Russia 1” (VGTRK). According to him, the most important thing — both parties to exercise restraint and objectivity. Ministry of culture helps the investigation, reports required documents, on the other, the same restraint you have to show and artists, because it’s not about creativity, and, of course, the investigators, the Minister said. Medinsky said that the investigation is irrelevant to the issues of creativity. “In this case we are talking exclusively about the technical, financial and accounting issues,” the Minister said. May 23, investigators have carried out searches, including at the place of residence and work of the founder of