Category: Politics

Tillerson and Lavrov will hold talks in Moscow on April 11-12 MOSCOW, April 5. /TASS/. U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson will visit on April 11-12 Moscow for talks with foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov. This was reported in the foreign Ministry. “On April 11-12 in Moscow on a working visit to the US Secretary of state Tillerson, noted in the Russian dipvedomstva. — This is his first visit to our country as the head of foreign policy Department of the administration of Donald trump”. The agenda of the meeting At the meeting of foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation and the United States “will discuss topical issues in the field of international security facing the world community requires joint efforts of our countries.” “Among them is the fight against terrorism in the first place with ISIS and other terrorist groups seized part of the territory of Syria, the

Medvedev approved requirements for transport security MOSCOW, 5 APR — RIA Novosti. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved requirements for transport security, including antiterrorist protection of objects of the underground, the relevant document published on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers. “The government of Russia establishes requirements to ensure transport security modes of transport, including requirements for anti-terrorist security of objects (territories), taking into account security levels for different categories of transport infrastructure objects and vehicles”, — stated in the message. As noted, the requirements determine the system implemented measures to protect transport infrastructure metros from potential, direct and direct threats of acts of unlawful interference. “The decisions will contribute to improving the functioning of the state system of countering terrorism”, — underlined in the message.

Photo: RIA Novosti Russia will not weaken the fight against terrorism, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. According to the latest data, the explosion in the subway of St. Petersburg on the eve of 14 people were killed and 49 injured are in hospitals. “Russia, like many other countries, is at the forefront of the front of the fight against international terrorism. And no country in the world so far alone could not defeat terrorism. But everyone knows the serial line, which is Russia in the fight against terrorism. It is well known to consistent and very hard-line approach of President (Vladimir) Putin to fight terrorism. And we all know that, unfortunately, no country in the world is immune from manifestations of terrorism. But it does not mean that someone will weaken the fight against this ugly scourge that we, unfortunately, have to face”, — said Peskov

© Alexander Astafyev/press service of the Russian government/TASS MOSCOW, April 5. /TASS/. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on approval of requirements for ensuring transport safety, including requirements to antiterrorist protection of objects of the underground. Relevant document published on the website of the Cabinet. “The signed decree approves the requirements for the various categories of objects of transport infrastructure of metros. Requirements determined by the system implemented by subjects of transport infrastructure and carriers of measures aimed at the protection of objects of transport infrastructure of subways from potential, direct and direct threats of acts of unlawful interference,” the document reads. It is noted that the requirements are binding on all subjects of transport infrastructure (carriers) and apply to all legal entities and individual entrepreneurs operating in the transport infrastructure of metros. It is anticipated that the decisions will contribute to improving the functioning of the state system

Acting head of Udmurtia Alexander Brechalov © Alena Selezneva/TASS IZHEVSK, April 5. /TASS/. The performance of “may decrees” of the President, Association of regional authorities on the eve of the election and the return of public confidence after the corruption scandal with the former head of Udmurtia Alexander Solovyov will be the priorities of the acting head of the Republic Alexander Brechalov.

The Kremlin has distanced themselves from the organization anti-terrorism rallies Moscow. 5 APR. INTERFAX.RU Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin was involved in organizing anti-terrorism rallies in the regions of the Russian Federation reported earlier, the Russian media. “The Kremlin is not involved in the organization of rallies, so I can’t tell you whether they will be held in the regions, and if held, in what, and who will be the holder”, — said Peskov told reporters on Wednesday. “Moreover, they (rallies) are not needed. I wouldn’t say academic, because the consolidation of society and every expression of solidarity there,” — said the press Secretary of the Russian President. “The first time I hear that something could be signals (from the Kremlin), I was not aware of such signals,” he said. On the eve of “Kommersant”, citing a source in the “United Russia” wrote

The German authorities decided to fine the social network for fakes and aggression The German government on Wednesday approved the imposition of fines up to $ 53 million against social networks, which will not remove hate messages and fake news after customer complaints. Since in Germany in 2015 arrived more than a million migrants a number of exciting enmity attacks on social networks has increased many times. The government has warned Internet companies that they are not effectively compete with similar content. In addition, in September this year, Germany will hold an election. Many German politicians are afraid that before the election in social networks there will be many false information. If the bill receives parliamentary approval, the social networks will only be 24 hours after receipt of the complaint to delete the posts that openly violate German law. The bill approved by the Cabinet, also applies to child pornography

The state Duma allows the FSO to temporarily prohibit traffic MOSCOW, April 5. /TASS/. The state Duma on Wednesday adopted in the first reading the presidential bill according to which employees of the Federal guard service (FSO) will be able to temporarily prohibit the movement of vehicles and pedestrians on protected tracks. Among other innovations — additional grounds for dismissal from the FSO, as well as a ban staff of intelligence services to disclose online information about their work. In particular, the organs of state proposed to give the right to “temporarily restrict or prohibit the movement of vehicles and pedestrians on the highways of travel (movement) of objects of state protection,” reads the explanatory note. In addition, the FSO staff will be able to freely use airports, airfields, heliports, landing sites, river ports, and to receive on a Pro Bono basis providing flight and navigation. It is also proposed

Photo: © RIA Novosti. Sergey Guneev The Russian health Minister Veronika Skvortsova arrived in St. Petersburg, where he held his first planning meeting as patients, victims of the explosion in the subway, told RIA Novosti Director of the Department of public health & communications Ministry of health of Russia Oleg Salagay. “(The Minister) now examines patients… Already held the first planning meeting. The future will depend on the condition of the victims,” he said. On Monday around 14.30 GMT on the stretch between the stations “Sennaya Ploschad” and “Tekhnologichesky Institut-2” St. Petersburg underground there was an explosion. Another explosion at the station “Ploshchad Rebellion”, was prevented by timely detection of an improvised explosive device. The RF IC opened a criminal case under article “terrorist act”, the investigation will test other versions of the incident. According to the NAC, the explosion 11 people were killed and 45 injured are in hospitals.

Photo: © RIA Novosti. Victoria Viatris Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Russia’s contacts with the White house in connection with the explosion in St. Petersburg was through diplomatic channels. “Through diplomatic channels”, — told reporters Sands, commenting that the White house spoke with representatives of the Kremlin.