Category: Politics

Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, special representative of Russian President for the Middle East Mikhail Bogdanov © Valery sharifulin/TASS KAZAN, may 19. /TASS/. Moscow supports the idea of the UN envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura to establish a consultative mechanism on the Syrian Constitution. This was stated on Friday, the TASS representative of the Russian President for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov on the sidelines of the IX International economic summit “Russia – Islamic world”.

In the state Duma introduced a bill on penalties for illegal magical activity MOSCOW, may 19 — RIA Novosti. In the state Duma introduced a bill to establish criminal responsibility for illegal traditional medicine and the implementation of occult and magical activities with a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment, if the result of such activity was the death of a man, reported RIA Novosti, the author of the bill, the Deputy Vitaly Milonov (EP). The criminal code is proposed to add a new article 235. So, for the illegal occupation of traditional medicine by a person not granted the permission specified by the law and the exercise of occult and magical activities, if these acts entailed by negligence the infliction of harm to human health or damage to property on a large scale is proposed to punish by a fine in the amount up to 120 thousand roubles or

The Bundestag has simplified the rules of deportation of unwanted migrants The Bundestag adopted the amendments to the legislation that will facilitate the deportation of migrants who have been denied the right to asylum in Germany, reports Deutsche Welle. Now people will be sent outside of Germany even if the country from which he arrived, will not send his papers. Also the police will be able to detain migrants for up to 10 days if they are suspected of endangering national security. Up to the present time to detain suspects it was possible for four days. In addition, MPs are allowed to restrict the freedom of those who at entry into the country provided inaccurate information. Arrived in the country will also have to stay in temporary accommodation until, until immigration authorities will not consider their application. Also seized from the legislation point, in accordance with which a person automatically

Photo: RIA Novosti Chapter Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksenov suggested the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov and the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov to hold the next meeting of the strategic vision group “Russia — Islamic world” in the Crimea. On Wednesday, may 17, he announced on his page in Facebook. “Today in the capital of the Chechen Republic Grozny was the second day of the third session of group of strategic vision “Russia — Islamic world”, — wrote Aksenov. He thanked Kadyrov and Minnikhanov for support of the Crimea in a difficult period and invited them to the Peninsula. “Addressed to Ramzan and Rustam Nurgalievich with the ability to hold a working group meeting in the Republic of Crimea is already a full-fledged subject of the Russian Federation”, — said the head of the Republic. April 22, in Simferopol took place the solemn ceremony of launching the

Photo: RIA Novosti Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the families of cosmonaut Viktor Gorbatko, who died in Moscow. The telegram posted on the Kremlin website. “Died Viktor Gorbatko, twice hero of the Soviet Union, courageous, strong spirit of a man utterly devoted to his duty and Fatherland. Victor has made a truly unique contribution to the development of Astronautics, the solution of the critical tasks of government has consistently demonstrated strength of character and professionalism of the highest class”, – stated in the message. Viktor Gorbatko has died in Moscow at the age of 82 years. His first space flight Gorbatko made in October 1969 on Board the spaceship “Soyuz-7”. The second in February 1977 on a space ship “Soyuz-24” and orbital station “Salyut-5”. His third flight took place in July 1980 on the spacecraft “Soyuz-36”, “Soyuz-37” and orbital station “Salyut-6”.

Photo: RIA Novosti Russia considers a step in the right direction the initiative of the special envoy of the UN Secretary General Staffan de Mistura for the establishment of a consultative mechanism for constitutional Affairs of Syria. This was stated by TASS Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Gennady Gatilov. “We believe that this is a step in the right direction”, – he told, answering an appropriate question. Deputy foreign Minister of the Russian Federation noted that such a mechanism would not contradict the discussion of the four agreed topics on the agenda, as advocated by Russia. “Four “baskets” will continue to remain relevant. We have always said that, along with the Constitution, of course, the issues of counter-terrorism is a priority for us, he continued. – But if to speak about a movement, you have somewhere to start.” “Constitutional issues is the theme that will allow

Dvorkovich: new jobs in Russia are created through startups Vice Prime Minister noted that now such enterprises is not enough, and this is one of the main reasons of slow economic growth. TOMSK, may 19. /TASS/. Economic growth and create new jobs in Russia will be ensured mainly at the expense of small innovative companies and startups. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, the forum of young scientists U-NOVUS “the Way a technology entrepreneur in Russia: how to start a student?”, which takes place in Tomsk. “New jobs will be created at the expense of small innovative companies, through startups,” said he. Dvorkovich also said that now such enterprises are not enough, and this is one of the main reasons of slow economic growth. Increasing the number of small innovative enterprises, GDP growth in Russia could reach 4-5%, he pointed out. Fear of bankruptcy Fear and misunderstanding

The Chinese fighter intercepted a U.S. air force plane Two su-30 of the Chinese air force was scrambled to intercept American military aircraft Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix of the East China sea. About it reports NBC News, citing two sources in military circles. WC-135 is a special aircraft of the U.S. air force, whose task is the analysis of the atmosphere for the detection and identification of nuclear explosions. According to sources, he conducted a standard work in neutral airspace, when he appeared next to him fighting the Russian-made aircraft. A team of American aircraft, which in the jargon of the pilots is called “sniffer” or “weather bird,” praised the actions of interception as “unprofessional”. According to officials, the corresponding note was sent to Beijing by the relevant diplomatic channels. On 4 may, two fifth generation fighter F-22 U.S. air force intercepted and escorted a pair of Russian missile-carrying bomber

In Iran the presidential election campaign started TEHRAN, may 19 — RIA Novosti. Polling stations opened on Friday in all cities of Iran on the election of a new President, according to the national electoral Commission. According to the Commission, have the right to vote approximately 56 million people. Just opened about 63 thousand plots. Four candidates are: the incumbent President Hassan Rouhani, Ayatollah Ibrahim Raisi, former Vice President Mostafa Hashemi-Taba and the candidate of the conservatives Mostafa Agha Mirsalim. If none of them will score in the first round more than 50% of the votes, a week later held a second round involving the two candidates with the highest number of votes. Simultaneously with presidential in Iran, elections to municipal councils and elections to the Parliament. Elections will be held under reinforced security measures, they will provide about 300 thousand employees of law enforcement bodies.

Photo: RIA Novosti In relations between Russia and the European Union there is excessive politicization, but in the US, where President Donald trump, the media is accused of passing classified information at a meeting with Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, developing political schizophrenia, this after talks with Prime Minister of Italy Paolo Gentiloni said Russian leader Vladimir Putin, noting that there are prospects of development of Russian-Italian relations. Italian Prime Minister and Russian President have held talks in Sochi. After talking in the narrow part of Gentilini and Putin talked to Russian and Italian journalists. After the press conference, they returned to negotiations, but already in the expanded format. Despite the fact that the talks focused on Russian-Italian relations, the most vivid statements of the Russian leader on a press-conference was devoted to the United States. The politicization and schizophrenia Putin at a press conference said that relations between Russia