Category: Politics

Pompeo commented on the detention of American in Moscow for espionage Washington expects the Russian side more information about the reasons for the detention of American Paul Whelan in Moscow, said US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, quoted by CNN. If the detention was unreasonable Whelan, the United States will require the immediate return to his homeland, he said. He added that the United States hopes to gain consular access to Whelan in the near future. Employees of the Federal security service (FSB) detained American in Moscow on 28 December. The Russian secret service reported that he was detained while conducting espionage action. Concerning the man criminal case under article about spying. Twin brother Whelan David Whelan previously said that he arrived in Russia on 22 December for a friend’s wedding, a former marine who married a citizen of Russia. But at the ceremony Whelan didn’t come as he was

Trump expects a decline in gas prices in 2019 The President of the United States Donald trump wrote on his page on the social network Twitter that he hoped the lower prices for gas in 2019. According to the head of the White house at the moment and the cost of gas so low, and in 2019 will be even lower, but also noted that it would be really good, says REN TV. The US President did not elaborate on what exactly he is talking, as he used the word may denote either natural gas or it can be short for gasoline. On 24 December the price of Brent crude fell to $50,72 per barrel for the first time since August 31 last year. Oil WTI with delivery in February also shows a decline of $42,70 on the closing date against the $by 45.45 at the beginning. December 21, minimal

NASA continues preparation for the visit of Rogozin to the United States, despite criticism in Washington WASHINGTON, 2 Jan. /TASS/. The preparation of the visit of the head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, the USA continues, despite criticism of these plans on the part of some members of the Washington establishment. This is made clear to the press-Secretary of the National management of the USA on Aeronautics and space research (NASA) Meghan powers. “Planning a possible visit of the General Director of the Russian space Agency, Dmitry Rogozin] continues”, — quotes powers on Tuesday, the newspaper Politico. “Relations between the US and Russia in space exploration are rooted in the 1970-ies,” — said the press Secretary of NASA. “NASA has historically invited the heads of the Russian space Agency to visit the United States. Following this precedent, and after the visit of the Director of NASA’s Bridenstine to Russia in October

Torchlight procession in honor of the birthday of Stepan Bandera was held in Kiev In Kiev, nationalists staged a March in honor of birthday of Stepan Bandera. According to the Ukrainian media, people burn torches and sparklers, shouting “Glory to Ukraine!” and hand out holiday cards. Among the radicals can be seen as animators in costumes of snowmen. On the Maidan the leaders of nationalist movements utter political speech, and I congratulate Ukrainians with the New year and the birthday of Bandera. In Kiev, the nationalists hold a torchlight procession in honor of the 110th birthday of Stepan Bandera, the leader of “the organization of Ukrainian nationalists” (OUN, is prohibited in Russia). The festive event began near the Opera house in the city centre. Representatives of various Ukrainian nationalist movements are systems in camouflage uniforms and hats. Participants of the rally carried placards and banners with pictures of Bandera, burn

Bolsonaro took office as President of Brazil MEXICO city, 1 Jan — RIA Novosti. Air Bolsonaro, won the elections of the President of Brazil in October of last year, on Tuesday officially assumed the position of head of state. As the channel of the chamber of deputies of the National Congress of the country, Bolsonaro was sworn in at a special session of the lower house of Parliament. In the Congress Bolsonaro arrived in an open car with his wife and accompanied by a large entourage. In the area of ministries in Brasilia taken enhanced security measures for the ceremony. See also: “Racist”, “sexist” and “homophobic”. What to expect from Brazil’s new President? “Trump of the tropics” conquered Brazil

Trump gave 4 months: it became known that the USA leave Syria NYT: trump was led to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria 4 months. The President of the United States Donald trump gave the four months that us troops left Syria. It is reported by The New York Times, citing sources in the White house. It is noted that the decision policies adopted after a conversation with the commander of the operation against the terrorists of ISIS (banned in Russia) in Iraq and Syria. At the end of December it became known that the SAR is left the first group of 50 U.S. military. American troops leave Syria for four months, reports The New York Times, citing sources in the White house. As the newspaper notes, during a visit to Iraq on 26 December, the President of the United States Donald trump met with Lieutenant General Paul Lacamera,