Category: Politics

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against the archaeologists The new sanctions list against Russia, published in Ukraine, not only were politicians and businessmen, but also scientists. This was announced by the Ukrainian Minister of the temporarily occupied territories and internally displaced persons Vadim Chernysh, reports Zik. Blackie said that in the list were the names of the archaeologists who conducted excavations in the Crimea. “Despite the current international practice, they were under occupation of the illegal activities,” — said the Minister. Their names are not known publicly, as Ukraine does not want them any official contacts. The Minister hopes that the hit to the sanctions list archaeologists will create a negative image, and they “fall out of the professional community”. In addition, Blackie has denied that Ukrainian sanctions list was published in response to the Russian. “On the contrary, the Russians know that we are preparing sanctions, and they just needed

Putin has restricted the access to information on arms procurement The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed a law that reduces the time of placing the state defense order (SDO) and narrows the circle of persons, possessing information on the procurement of armaments, military and special equipment. The document is published on the official Internet portal of legal information. The bill was introduced by the government. It frees the state of the customer from the obligation to formulate, approve and maintain a procurement plan and schedule procurement of weapons, military and special equipment. Previously, the law on state defense order provided for the formulation and approval of the state defence order, which determines the peculiarities of planning of procurement. In this case the law on the contract system in public procurement provided for the creation and maintenance of plans and schedules for procurement. The government explained that the need

Syrian troops occupied the stronghold of the Kurds Syrian armed forces entered the city of Manbij in the North of the country, after replying to the request of the Kurds to protect them from Turkey. This is stated in the statement of the General staff, reports Reuters. The military raised over the settlement of the Syrian flag. Reportedly, the government army “guarantees full security to all the citizens of Syria and other residents” Manuja, located about 25 kilometers from the border with Turkey. The statement urged Syrians “to join forces for the sake of preserving national sovereignty”. The military also set up to destroy any invaders. Earlier, the armed Kurdish “people’s protection Units” (YPG) has asked government troops to occupy the city and protect it from the threat of the Turkish invasion. NewsErdogan announced the operation in Syria East of the Euphrates in the coming days 25 December it was

Vladimir Putin signed a number of important laws: briefly about each Among the most significant: law on mitigation of punishment for extremism in the Internet, the law on the abolition of roaming about the treatment of animals. A few days before the new year holidays the Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a number of important laws, loud discussion which took place not only at the legislative level, but also in society. Briefly tell about each of them. The law on partial decriminalization of the article “for reposts” The document envisages a reduction of responsibility for violation of article 282 (“inciting hatred or hostility, and humiliation of human dignity”). Under the new law, criminal liability for extremism in the Internet and media will come only after repeated violations. If this is done for the first time, the violator is punished with administrative responsibility. Individuals who violate article on extremism for the

In the United States evaluated the tests of the “Avant-garde” US defenseless against the latest Russian hypersonic series “vanguard”, according to the American press. The rocket complex can reach the speed of 30 thousand km/h, so can go around the Earth at the equator over an hour and a half. Before the package has been tested on behalf of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin — the rocket flew over the Urals and Siberia, hitting a target on the Kamchatka Peninsula. The U.S. armed forces do not have weapons capable of defending the country against the latest Russian supersonic complex “Avangard”. This publication reports The National Interest, citing the head of the strategic command of the USA General John Hatena. “American military experts grimly assess the ability of the US to intercept such a missile. We have no protection, which could prevent the use of these weapons against us,” —

In the Crimea, erected a fence on the border with Ukraine SIMFEROPOL, 28 Dec — RIA Novosti. Completed the construction boom and configuring the complex system of alarm sensors on the Russian-Ukrainian border in the North of the Crimea, told RIA Novosti press-service of the Crimean border guard Department of FSB of the Russian Federation. “Ended the planned construction of a boundary engineering-technical constructions and configure the complex system of alarm sensors in the area of the Perekop isthmus (border with Ukraine — ed.)”, — said the Agency. Planning and design documentation began in 2015. At present, the construction and debugging of the equipment is fully completed. The complex of intruder alarm is put into operation. “Frontier engineering structures consists of several types of boom length of over 60 kilometers and it is hosting several hundred sensors of various types is as hidden and open way, and also equipped with

Became known, the speed of the “Vanguard” during the test Unit of the missile complex “Avangard” has a top speed of Mach 27. This was stated by Vice Prime Minister of Russia Yuri Borisov the TV channel “Russia 24” on Thursday, December 27th. “The last test showed that he reached speeds close to Mach 30. About 27 strokes he picked up speed. Almost at these speeds no AMM it cannot capture,” said Deputy Prime Minister. Borisov also added that it is impossible to predict where the “avant-garde” will be next time. This, according to policy, is the fundamental difference of the complex from its predecessors. “He can maneuver as the rate and pitch, this is its fundamental difference” — quoted Borisov TASS. As a result, the combat unit is almost impossible to detect and hit. Wednesday, December 26, the defense Ministry conducted a successful test launch of a rocket complex

The Russians promised a record growth of pensions Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova announced a significant increase of pensions of Russians in 2019. According to her, monetary payments will be indexed much higher inflation rate — 7.05 per cent. About the decision Golikova reported to the Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, reports “Interfax”. “Increase of pensions in 2019 will receive 30 million 778 thousand of our citizens — the unemployed old-age pensioners”, — Golikova said, noting that allowance of pensioners will increase from 14,414 to 15,414 ruble, thus growth will average a thousand rubles. An increase of one thousand rubles, will not all retirees, as the increase of their pensions will be the same at 7.05 percent. Thus, the Russians with a pension in the range of 10-11,5 thousand roubles will receive an increase in 761,4 of the ruble, with a pension in the range of 13-13. 5 thousand

Putin: the new Governor after winning the elections need to prove their worth MOSCOW, December 27. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin reminded the new Governor that after the election campaign and election victory to prove their worth. “The election campaign has its own logic, it is to show voters their intentions, to show what you want to achieve. This logic also dictates and sharp criticism of opponents. But it is clear that after this period ends, there comes a time when you need to show their worth and to fulfill the promises that you have given”, — he said at a meeting with newly elected regional heads. The President also said that he was glad to success of the opposition parties in the elections of governors. Putin noted that the election campaign in most regions, the heads of which are involved in the meeting was difficult “and even in conflict.”

What awaits the Russians in January 2019 Brief overview of the main legislative changes. From January 1, will begin the first phase of pension reform. Within a few years (until 2028) age of retirement will gradually rise. For men in the end, he will be 65 years and for women 60 years. The reform also provides for early retirement for mothers of large families, introduced social security for Russians “retirement age”. From 1 January enter into force the law on increase of the value added tax (VAT) from 18% to 20%. Also established rates of contributions for compulsory pension insurance in the amount of 22% within the installed base for calculation and 10% over the installed base. Newshousing prices have closed on the networks Since January 1 Russia will start testing a new tax for self-employed. It will affect citizens who receive income from their activities, but it does not