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Photo: RIA Novosti The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said question to the foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov, on the resignation of the Director of the FBI from American journalists during a visit to Washington. On this she wrote on Facebook. “To you understand was the situation with journalism in the United States, to cite one example. When Lavrov and Tillerson before the talks in Washington came to press for a handshake, there was the question:”the Dismissal of the Director of the FBI J. Komi did some shadow on your negotiations?” “Is he fired? You’re kidding me!” – added fire Lavrov” to us similar stories – a story for the administration, and the U.S. media serious. Work on the principle of “coincidence? I don’t think…” – she wrote. Earlier it was reported that Lavrov at the meeting with Tillerson joked about the resignation of the Director

Photo: EPA The American press was surprised by the Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, his behavior at the opening of his talks with U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson, the correspondent of TASS from the event. One of the American journalists asked him whether negotiations with the resignation of FBI Director Komi Republic. “Are you kidding?” – replied the Russian Minister. Trump dismissed the head of the FBI James Comey on Tuesday. The decision of the American leader accepted the recommendation of the Minister of justice and attorney General Jeff and Roman sessions and his Deputy the kind of Rosenstein. He explained this by the fact that the Komi Republic is unable to effectively perform its functions. Lavrov arrived in the USA three-day visit. On may 10 he is also scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald trump. After that the Russian Minister will travel to Alaska, where 11 may

Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov (right) © Alexei Selishchev/TASS BEIJING, may 11. /Offset. TASS Roman Balandin, Andrei Kirillov, Alexey selischev/. The positions of Moscow and Beijing on the situation on the Korean Peninsula is “very close”. This was stated by Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov.

Alexander Kolpakov © Sergey Bobylev/TASS SOCHI, may 11. /TASS/. Manager of the President is not involved in the project on creation of cars on a single modular platform “Cortege”, said managing Director Alexander Kolpakov. “This project deals with the Federal security service of Russia. Case management this project does not have any relationship”, he said. Earlier, the head of industry and trade Denis Manturov said that in General, the project “Cortege” is on schedule. “At the end of the year supplied the first batch. Three sets for garage special purpose. Next year, in the second half, will be launched mass production”, – he said. In three sets at the end of the year, will include sedan, limousine and van, the Minister added.

Duterte sent troops to the disputed island in South China sea The Philippines began sending troops and supplies to the disputed island Titus in the South China sea. It is noted that Manila is prepared for construction work that includes strengthening and lengthening the runway, construction of the dock, the fishing port and other facilities. On Thursday, may 11, the Associated Press reports. It is noted that Manila is prepared for construction work that includes strengthening and lengthening the runway, construction of the dock, the fishing port and other facilities. This Philippine authorities are ready to spend 32 million dollars. The head of the Western command of the armed forces Raul del Rosario said that initial supply troops and were delivered to Titus last week. It is noted that this island is close to the reef sub — one of the Islands of the Spratly archipelago, where he built military

Turkey has called the conditions for unblocking of Wikipedia ANKARA, may 11 — RIA Novosti. Turkish authorities are ready to unlock the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, if it will remove the content about Turkey’s support for terrorism, and if Wikipedia is to pay taxes, said the Minister of transport, shipping and communications of the country Ahmet Arslan on Thursday. Council on information technologies and communications of Turkey said earlier that “in accordance with the law 5651, as a result of the technical and legal assessment 29 April, subject to administrative actions against the website wikipedia.org”. Previously, the law was repeatedly criticized by the opposition, as it, in its opinion, not only violates freedom of expression, but severely restricts citizens ‘ right to access to information. “You cannot show Turkey as a country that supports terrorism, such biased coverage caused great harm to the country and its image abroad. The Wikipedia editors

NATO will not participate in the fighting against ISIS*, said Stoltenberg BRUSSELS, may 11 — RIA Novosti. NATO even if formal membership in the coalition to combat banned in Russia grouping “Islamic state”* will not participate in the fighting, and limited technical support and training of national forces, said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Answering a journalist’s question about whether NATO formally join the coalition under U.S. command, he said that this issue is being discussed. The Secretary General expressed hope that the decision will be adopted by the NATO summit, which will take place on 25 may in Brussels. “If NATO joins the coalition, it will not change the role of NATO… NATO will not participate in combat operations, no one requested that NATO played a role in the combat operations either in Syria or Iraq,” — said Stoltenberg at a press conference in Berlin, which is broadcast on

Photo: RIA Novosti The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has agreed in principle to implement the program of food aid to the poor. This was said on the sidelines of the meeting of the Commission for monitoring the implementation of the election program of “United Russia” the Minister of industry and trade Denis Manturov. “We have an agreement with the Ministry of economic development. (Now approx. TASS), we supported the Ministry of Finance. Met with the Minister and our colleagues came to a consensus that this program deserves attention. Question in terms of implementation, and there remains the question of the sources (of funding for the program – approx. TASS),” he said. He added that the Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov has fundamentally supported the food aid programme. “With regard to the sources (of funding) – the Ministry of Finance is working,” added Novak, Recalling that the program

The Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov © Alexander Shcherbak/TASS FAIRBANKS (ALASKA, USA). May 11. /TASS/. The potential for a conflict does not exist in the Arctic. This was stated by Russian foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council (AC).

Maria Zakharova © Mikhail Japaridze/TASS MOSCOW, may 11. /TASS/. The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova called “utter disgrace” the approval of CNN and the Washington Post that Russia allegedly deceived US when taking a picture of the meeting of foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. President Donald trump and the Russian photographer was able to sneak into the White house spy equipment. She wrote about this in Facebook.