Category: Politics

The US military said that Russia will have to “make a choice” in Syria The decision of the President of the United States Donald trump to withdraw American troops from Syria — it is extremely logical and at the same time, subtle move, which is sure to drive a wedge between Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran. This opinion was expressed by Colonel US army retired Douglas McGregor aired on Fox News channel. “After leaving Syria, we have eliminated solder the various partners factor. For the cooperation of the Russians, the Turks and the Iranians there is no reason in principle — and it is good”, — quotes RT. As explained by the military, that the United States has created for Russia a “huge problem.” “Russia will have to make a choice. If she let the Turks into Syria, then it will lose influence on the Syrians and Iranians,” he added.

In the Bundestag predicted the deterioration of relations with Russia in 2019 MOSCOW, 4 Jan — RIA Novosti. In 2019, the relationship between Russia and Germany expects a sharp deterioration, said the representative of the German government for relations with Russia Dirk Wiese in an interview with the Pfälzische Merkur. In his opinion, due to the fact that in 2018, Russia has demonstrated extremely unpredictable policy. With regard to global problems in relations with Russia, here I’m skeptical. We are faced with a sharp deterioration.Dirk Wiese Commissioner of the German government for relations with Russia In addition, the politician believes that this is due to “Russia’s responsibility for a series of incidents in 2018 around the world.” “We dealt with the poisoning of former spy Skripal. Moscow then spun the spiral of the arms race — the INF Treaty can be terminated. And on this issue we have intensively engaged

Pompeo said that the United States has begun withdrawing troops from Syria The United States has begun to withdraw its troops from Syria, said in an interview with Newsmax, the American Secretary of state Michael Pompeo. According to him, the US President Donald trump remains committed to “stability in the middle East”. “Our troops out (of Syria.— “Kommersant”). They will go from there,” said Mr. Pompeo. He added that the US will continue to campaign against the terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG; banned in Russia), as well as countering “terrorist activities of Iran.” “The President also made it clear that we need to continue the campaign against ISIS. We will continue to achieve results. We will do this at a time when American troops leave Syria,” — said U.S. Secretary of state. While Michael Pompeo declined to give a specific timeline for withdrawal of troops. “I don’t want opponents to

Trump has linked the collapse of the Soviet Union with the introduction of Soviet troops in Afghanistan WASHINGTON, 2 Jan. /TASS/. The US President Donald trump on Wednesday linked the collapse of the Soviet Union with the participation of Soviet troops in the war in Afghanistan. With this statement he made during a meeting of his Cabinet at the White house. The recording of the meeting was broadcast by the American news broadcaster. “Before Russia was the Soviet Union. Afghanistan made him Russia because it [the Soviet Union] went bankrupt because of the fighting in Afghanistan,” — says the President. He stressed that Afghanistan must fight the neighbors of this Central Asian Republic, Pakistan, Russia, and India in particular. In this regard, the head of state questioned the US military presence in Afghanistan, which “is 6 million miles (9 km 656)” from America. 25 December 1979 the Soviet Union sent

Trump: the United States wants to protect the Kurds and after the withdrawal of troops from Syria WASHINGTON, 2 Jan. /TASS/. The US President Donald trump said Wednesday that the United States wants to protect the Kurds in Syria, even after its withdrawal from this Arab Republic. With these words he made during a meeting of his Cabinet at the White house. Trump’s words convey journalists from the press pool of the White house. “It’s sand and it’s death … we want to protect the Kurds,” — said the President. He stressed that the United States withdraw its troops from Syria, “during a certain period of time.” 19 Dec trump announced the decision to begin the withdrawal of American troops from Syria. He is motivated by the fact that the victory over the terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia) in Syria won, but the struggle with terrorists was

Russia has provided consular access to the detained US citizen Whelan MOSCOW, January 2. /TASS/ — Paul Whelan was detained on 28 December in Moscow, while conducting espionage action. “Russia has provided consular access to Whelan,” — said the diplomat. On Monday, the FSB announced the arrest on December 28 in Moscow Whelan while conducting espionage action. The investigative Department of the FSB of Russia in relation to a criminal case under article 276 of the criminal code of Russian Federation (“Espionage”), providing punishment in the form of deprivation of liberty for a term from 10 to 20 years. See also: CNN: detained on suspicion in espionage the American was active in social networks in Russia Spy fired for stealing, the media learned about the detained American Pompeo commented on the detention of American in Moscow for espionage