Category: Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti Moscow sees no grounds for speculation about the possible use of Washington’s largest non-nuclear bomb against North Korea or Syria, said on Friday Deputy foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. “Now I do not see a subject for this kind of speculation,” — said Ryabkov, answering the question of RIA Novosti, is not afraid of Russia that the United States can drop a bomb similar to the one that was on Thursday applied in Afghanistan, Syria or North Korea. USA Thursday was first used powerful non-nuclear bomb GBU-43 in combat, targeted the militants of the terrorist group “Islamic state” in Afghanistan. The charge weight of 9.5 tons was thrown from the aircraft MC-130. All allegedly in service of the United States is 15 such ammunition. Washington explained that the blow was struck at the system of tunnels IG* and is a demonstration of the commitment of the administration to

Vice-speaker of the Federation Council Ilyas Umakhanov © Sergey Fadeichev/TASS RIYADH, April 16. /TASS/. Vice-speaker of the Federation Council Ilyas Umakhanov believes the call by the British foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to the Russian Federation to join the Western anti-terrorist coalition in Syria, “weak repetition” made from the rostrum of the UN the idea of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin about creation of a universal coalition.

Seoul said the failure of the attempt of the DPRK to launch a rocket North Korea has tried to implement a new missile launch, which, apparently, was unsuccessful, according to South Korea. An attempt was made once before in Pyongyang first showed a new ballistic missile. North Korea on Sunday, April 16, attempted to carry out a missile launch. However, the attempt supposedly failed. About it reports Reuters, citing South Korean military. The South Korean Agency Yonhap, citing the Ministry of defence of the country reports that Pyongyang tried to launch a rocket of unknown type from the area of the port city of Shinpo on the East coast of the country. Attempt a rocket launch was taken the next day after the DPRK held a military parade dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the birth of North Korea founder Kim Il sung. The parade was first shown ballistic missile

In California, 15 people were detained for fighting at demonstrations against trump MOSCOW, 16 APR — RIA Novosti. Demonstration of California Berkeley turned into a brawl supporters and critics of U.S. President Donald trump, the result of at least 15 people were detained, according to the newspaper, East Bay Times. Hundreds of people gathered in a local Central Park and not far from it. Police reported “a large number of fights” and that the demonstrators throwing firecrackers. Also, according to militiamen, seen a lot of use cases percovich cans. Several people were injured, demonstrators seized a large quantity of prohibited items. Earlier, Reuters reported thousands of “tax March” on the streets of new York, whose members require the President of the United States published his tax statements. The demonstration takes place ahead of Tax Day — tax day in the United States. Over 150 protests are planned across the country

Politico: trump watched the broadcast of the press conference Lavrov and Tillerson live After the meeting, the US President called the Secretary of state, and expressed the opinion that he did a “wonderful job” and “radiated confidence”. WASHINGTON, April 15. /Offset. TASS Dmitry Kirsanov/. American President Donald trump watched the live stream of joint press conference of Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary Rex Tillerson. This was reported by the newspaper Politico. Citing an unnamed representative of the White house, she said that the head of the US administration was watching the broadcast of the press conference of foreign Ministers held at the end of Tillerson’s visit to Moscow on April 11-12, in his personal office. This small room is exclusively for the head of the state, adjacent to the Oval office of the White house. After the press conference trump, as stated by the

Photo: RIA Novosti Employees of bodies of internal Affairs (MIA) may prohibit travel abroad. About this newspaper “Izvestia” with reference to the bill of the former Deputy from LDPR Dmitry Nosov. The former MP has proposed to amend the laws “On procedure of exit from Russia and entry to Russia” and “On service in bodies of internal Affairs of the Russian Federation”, expanding the list of “restricted to travel abroad” posts. According to the initiative of the country, foreign travel restrictions will affect not only those who have access to the “special importance or top secret information classified as state secrets”. Meanwhile, the first Deputy Chairman of state Duma Committee on security and combating corruption Dmitry Savelyev (LDPR) has declared “news” that the faction is against such restrictions and Nosov says the initiative is “untimely”. “Noses is now the Deputy of the state Duma, and in the last convocation he

The speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko © Valery sharifulin/TASS RIYADH, April 16. /TASS/. Russia does not want to come up with reasons – such as the alleged use of chemical weapons for the invasion of a sovereign state, as happened in Iraq. This was stated on Saturday to journalists by the speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko after a meeting with the Chairman of the Majlis ash-Shura (Consultative Council, the legislative body of Saudi Arabia) Abdullah al-Sheikh.

The British frigate will escort the Russian ships in the area of the English channel In anticipation of the passage of Russian patrol ships through the Strait in the British defense Ministry said that the Navy “remain vigilant and always ready to defend Britain”. LONDON, April 15 — RIA Novosti, Denis Voroshilov. A patrol ship of the Royal Navy will accompany the group of Russian ships that plan to be close to British shores on Saturday evening, reported the Ministry of defence of the United Kingdom. “A patrol ship of Sutherland today will be accompanied by Russian warships, which are expected to be held across the English channel upcoming night. Ship found Russian ships early on the morning of Friday April 14 during their movement in the North sea to the Strait of Pas-de-Calais. The Russian patrol ships of class “guarding”, “Savvy” and “Courageous” were later joined by a support

Macron has promised to win the respect of Putin Emmanuel macron, presidential candidate of France, promised to make Russian leader Vladimir Putin to respect him if he wins the election. He told this in an interview with Jeune Afrique. The politician added that he did not have Russia. In his opinion, this will help him to Woo the head of state. Russia — the people with a great culture and a long history. We were often allies, including during the existence of the USSR. But in order to allow Russia to act in violation of international law, netemail Macroindices for the French presidency Under condition of a victory on elections he intends to develop the dialogue with Moscow on conflict resolution in Ukraine and Syria and will facilitate the lifting of economic sanctions, together with the German authorities provided “for Russia to fulfill its obligations.” Two rounds of presidential elections

The media learned about the desire of the tramp to ride on the carriage of Queen Elizabeth II Moscow. April 15. INTERFAX.RU — U.S. President Donald trump during an upcoming official visit to London, expressed a desire to ride around town on a Golden carriage of Queen Elizabeth II, writes in the Saturday newspaper the Times, citing anonymous sources. “The white house made clear that it considers carriage procession in London, an important element of the visit, scheduled for the second week of October. However, security services have warned that such a procession would require a “huge” security measures are much more extensive than during other state visits”, — writes the edition. Thus, in London may be the largest in recent years, the operation, aimed at maintaining order and security.