Category: Politics

In Turkey stated that they intend to establish a military base in Northern Syria ANKARA, may 15 — RIA Novosti. The General staff of the Turkish armed forces plans to establish a military base in the town of al-Bab in Northern Syria, said Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Weixi Kaynak. Turkey’s army on August 24 last year launched operation “shield of the Euphrates” against the militants of the banned terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG), with the participation of the Syrian opposition took the border town Dzharablus in the North of Syria and al-Bab. The Prime Minister of Turkey, Binali Yildirim stated at the end of March on its successful completion, adding that in case of threat to the security of the country for a possible new operation. “We already have a base in the area Cabanela (on the border with Turkey and Syria — ed.). Our General staff is planning to

Photo: RIA Novosti The head of the Crimea Sergey Aksenov during a working trip instructed to bring order to the coastal territory of the city of Kerch. “Unplanned pleasure visited a coastal area in the center of Kerch. Unfortunately, the area was littered and not well maintained. Given that the Kerch soon after the opening of the Crimean bridge will represent the face of the Crimea, this situation is not acceptable. The city administration must develop the territory and to propose all possible variants”, — wrote Aksenov on his page in Facebook. The head of the Republic noted that the city beach is almost exemplary, but the adjacent coastal area is an example of “mismanagement”. “Whether or not to treat a valuable tourist resource? I think not. In this regard instructed to put in order the territory: make the beach area, assign responsible persons, and also to examine the bottom

Photo: RIA Novosti Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree according to which it approved the draft agreement of CIS countries on the joint use of the experimental complex on the basis of the Kazakh research Tokomak (one of the models of fusion reactor. — RT). Relevant document published on the government website. “The Directive approves the draft agreement on the joint use of the experimental complex on the basis of the Kazakh research Tokomak”, — stated in the explanatory Memorandum. It is noted that the Kazakhstan material tokamak is a unique experimental complex, which enables a wide range of studies for modernization of existing production reactors, and for the creation of innovative energy reactor facilities. “The agreement will create a legal basis for sharing scientists of the CIS countries the experimental complex on the territory of Kazakhstan”, — said in the Cabinet. The agreement identified areas of

Vladimir Putin called the U.S. secret service, the source of the virus WannaCry The President of Russia Vladimir Putin at a press conference during his visit to China said that began last week around the world a large-scale cyber attacks are cause for concern. According to the President of Russia, the source of a computer virus became the US intelligence services. “As for the source of these threats, then, in my opinion, the management Microsoft it expressly stated, said that the primary source of this virus are the special services of the United States, Russia is completely innocent”, — quotes “Interfax” of Mr. Putin. The President noted that the virus has not caused appreciable harm to the Russian institutions. “For us, no substantial prejudice was not for our systems — either for the banking or health system, or others. But in General, it is alarming, there is nothing good”, —

Putin lamented the difficulty of the game on a detuned piano before meeting with XI Jinping Moscow. May 15. INTERFAX.RU President Vladimir Putin did not expect that his music in the piano before the meeting with President of China XI Jinping will be published, but don’t see anything wrong. “I’m sorry that the piano was very much upset. Play was quite difficult, even for me, for a person who plays with two fingers. I can’t say that I’ve played, I just pushed two or three fingers on the keys waiting for our Chinese friend and partner (the President of China XI Jinping — if)”, — Putin told journalists at a press conference following his participation in the international forum of “One belt and one road”. According to him, he thought that “if Mr. Peskov (press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov-if) something takes off, it is most likely for personal

Putin considers it premature to talk about participation in the elections in 2018 BEIJING, may 15 — RIA Novosti. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has declared that considers premature to speak about the possibility of his participation in the presidential elections of 2018. Journalists Putin recalled that six months ago he, answering the question about participation in the presidential election, said that to answer this question it will take time, and asked, “did not the time.” “No,” said the head of state, speaking at a press conference following his visit to China.

Photo: Rod Rosenstein © EPA/JIM LO SCALZO Deputy attorney General US Deputy head of the Ministry of justice Rod Rosenstein sees no need to appoint a special Prosecutor for Russia. On it informs TV channel CNN, citing anonymous sources, reports Reuters. It is noted that to appoint a special Prosecutor were asked to investigate the accusations against Russia regarding the alleged interference in American elections and “possible collusion between Russian officials and the election headquarters of Donald trump”. Earlier it was reported that the White house also found it “unnecessary” to appoint a special Prosecutor who will investigate attributed to Russian intervention in elections in the United States.

© Mikhail Metzel/TASS BEIJING, may 15. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the cyber attack on 12 may did not cause significant damage to the Russian institutions, but the overall situation is alarming. “For us, no significant damage was not, to our institutions – neither to the banking nor to the health system or for others,” – said the head of state, answering questions of journalists. However, he admitted: “but in General, it (the cyber – comm. TASS) seriously, there is nothing good, it causes concern.” “As for the source of these threats, in my opinion, the Microsoft executives directly stated this, said that the primary source of this virus are the special services of the United States, Russia has absolutely nothing to do with it. I’m surprised to hear in these circumstances is something else,” – said Putin.

Putin urged to stop intimidating the DPRK Moscow. May 15. INTERFAX.RU — Russia considers unacceptable as rocket and nuclear tests by North Korea and considers it necessary to return to negotiations with Pyongyang, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I want to confirm that we are categorically against the expansion of nuclear powers and, in particular, at the expense of the Korean Peninsula due to North Korea”, — Putin said at a press conference following his visit to China. “No nuclear or missile tests are unacceptable, need to get back to dialogue with the Democratic people’s Republic, to stop intimidating her and to find ways of peaceful solution of these problems,” he said. The President also noted that the recent North Korea’s missile launch did not pose a threat to Russia. “In terms of this particular launch, immediately after launch, the Minister of defence of the Russian Federation has told me