Category: Politics

Photo: 5-tv.ru The President of Russia Vladimir Putin instructed to close almost completely burnt the village of Bubnivka in the Irkutsk region and relocate its inhabitants to a new location until June 25. This was reported on the official Kremlin website. Responsible for the implementation of this order was appointed Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev and the Governor of the Irkutsk region Sergey Levchenko. In addition, the President advised the authorities of the Republic of Buryatia, the Irkutsk and Tyumen regions to assess the damage from fires and to provide housing for all citizens whose property was destroyed by the storm. Putin instructed until June 1 to give him a progress report. All affected people should be provided with legal assistance and support in the rebuilding of their farm buildings to carry out construction and repair works and the provision of materials and necessary Finance. The fire in Bubnivka

The head of the Pentagon called North Korea “a direct threat” to the United States According to James Mattis, “can’t wait”, while Pyongyang will be “Intercontinental ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead”. WASHINGTON, may 28. /Offset. TASS Anatoly Bochinin/. The DPRK is a danger to the United States, and herself a potential war on the Korean Peninsula would be a disaster, so Washington is trying to solve this problem diplomatically. This was stated by the Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis in an interview with CBS. “The conflict with North Korea would be probably the most horrible war in the lives of most people,” he said, Recalling that at the disposal of the army of the DPRK are “hundreds of artillery shells and rocket launchers” that can strike at Seoul. This regime is a threat for the region, for Japan, for South Korea, and in the event of

Photo: RIA Novosti The head EMERCOM of Russia Vladimir Puchkov on Friday demanded from all heads of local authorities in the Stavropol region to roll up their sleeves and work 24 hours a day. Due to heavy rainfall in the region flooded hundreds of houses, home to more than a thousand people. Of the flood affected population of 19 settlements in 10 districts. “Disgrace that you are still walking in white shirts and ties. Roll up your sleeves and go to the people, bring to them information about all the decisions… All meetings cancel. Solve all the problems in the field quickly and efficiently,” — said the Minister at a meeting of the working group. However, the Minister thanked the police, which patrols the flooded towns to prevent looting. Meanwhile, EMERCOM of Russia strengthened the group in the Stavropol region for the speedy elimination of consequences of floods, said the

Merkel urged the EU to take destiny into their own hands German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged EU leaders to show more responsibility and take the fate of Europe in their hands. Such a statement she made after just a day after the end of the G7 summit. The German newspaper interpreted the statement of the Chancellor like Merkel no longer considers US a reliable partner. Such a statement she made on Sunday in Munich, at joint event with the head of the Christian social Union Horst Seehofer, Die Welt reported. Gone are the days when we could at each other to rely, I experienced this in the last days.Angel Erkelenzer Germany She uttered these words, sitting in a tent at a table with a beer in front of two thousand supporters. Merkel added that Europe must be in friendly relations with the US and the UK, as well as with

Photo: RIA Novosti Russian President Vladimir Putin has renewed composition of the Presidium of the state Council of the Russian Federation. The presidential decree published on the official portal of legal information. The document says that the composition of the state Council includes heads of eight regions of the country: the head of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov, the head of Khakassia Viktor Zimin, Governor of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra Natalia Komarova, the head of the Vologda region Oleg Kuvshinnikov, the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, the head of Kalmykia Alexei Orlov, the Governor of the Smolensk region Alexey Ostrovsky and the head of the Magadan region Vladimir Baked. Last, the Bureau consisted of the governors of Volgograd, Kurgan, Kostroma, Pskov and Nizhny Novgorod regions, as well as the head of Kamchatka Krai, Buryatia Republic and Ingushetia. The state Council is a consultative body that assists the President in ensuring the coordinated

Photo: RIA Novosti The Kremlin is not yet ready to comment on the proposal of the Council on human rights under the President about carrying out in Russia the first administrative Amnesty. This was stated press Secretary of President Dmitry Peskov, reports “Interfax” on Friday, may 26. “A clear position on the initiative of the Council on human rights no, because it’s a fairly new initiative”, — said Peskov.

Photo: RIA Novosti The point of view of Russia does not coincide with the assessment of events in Ukraine made by the President of the European Council Donald Tusk, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. “Yes, indeed, there is a difference in assessment of what is happening in Ukraine and in the assessment of the current situation with the Ukrainian settlement. Here the point of view of Russia does not coincide with the point of view that was voiced by Mr. Tusk,” — said Peskov told reporters. Earlier Tusk at the G7 summit in Brussels stated that the EU and the United States is “approximately the same position”, in connection with which he expects to continue the General policy of sanctions against Russia.

Photo: RIA Novosti Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed by telephone with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban projects in the energy sector. This was reported on the Kremlin website. “Special attention is paid to structures with the participation of the state Corporation Rosatom of two new units at the Hungarian nuclear power plant Paks, as well as joint projects in the gas sphere”, – stated in the message. Also, the parties agreed to continue personal contacts. Earlier it was reported that Hungary is interested in joint infrastructure projects with Russia.

China condemned the position of the G7 leaders on the disputed territories China has condemned a communiqué adopted at the end of the G7 summit, reports the Agency “Xinhua” with reference to the representative of the Chinese foreign Minister Lou Kahn. In the document particularly reads about the disputed territories in the East China and South China seas. Beijing interpreted this as interference in its Affairs. Lou Kahn said that China’s position on the issues of the East China and South China seas is clear and consistent. He called on the G7 and other countries not to take a position in the relevant disputes, and to fully respect the efforts of the countries of the region in their resolve to stop making irresponsible remarks. The communiqué says that the leaders of the countries “the seven” on the basis of international law undertake to maintain order in the region and promote