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Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov © Mikhail Metzel/TASS NEW YORK, April 1. /Offset. TASS Alexey Kachalin/. The former assistant to the President for national security Michael Flynn and Russian Ambassador in Washington Sergey Kislyak could not agree among themselves about the mode change of the anti-Russian sanctions because they are not involved in the decision-making process at this level. About it the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with the host of the show Good Morning America, a transcript of which was posted Friday in the afternoon at the TV station ABC. Was not authorized “The sanctions themselves, the question of their abolition or the introduction of, any promises can’t be a topic of discussion during such contacts. ‘Cause none of them – neither the Ambassador Kislyak, nor General Flynn – could not participate in such decisions (on sanctions),” – said

Zhirinovsky called for the release of all those detained after protests The Chairman of the liberal democratic party Vladimir Zhirinovsky said that the need to release “all young people”, which participated in the rallies on March 26, calling the detention “psychological trauma”. The head of the faction wrote on his Twitter page. “No need to escalate and embitter!” — said Zhirinovsky. You need to let go of all the young people who participated recently in meetings. Detention psychological trauma. No need to escalate and embitter! — Vladimir Zhirinovsky (@Zhirinovskiy) March 31, 2017 Earlier, on March 30, the liberal democratic party issued a statement in which he urged to release all detainees at the anti-corruption protest. The report said that the protesters “may have violated” the established order, but the fact of the detention “has become a good lesson for the future.” “Someone has succumbed to the propaganda, someone came out

The Kremlin said the teachings of the USA with the participation of Russian-speaking extras MOSCOW, 31 Mar — RIA Novosti. In the Kremlin do not follow possible training exercises of the U.S. army with the participation of Russian-speaking extras in Germany, there is a special service, the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov. Previously an ad looking for extras appeared on the official website of Berlin. German recruitment Agency Optronic HR confirmed that he is looking for extras for American exercises, which start on April 26 near Nuremberg. The remuneration of “employees” range from 88 to 120 euros per day. The company explained that the extras are needed “for role-playing games in the training exercises of the U.S. army.” They will portray “the civilian population in the regions affected by the crisis”, which will allow you to create the most realistic scenario of the maneuvers. As stated

In the Kremlin commented on the issue of hijab in schools MOSCOW, 31 Mar — RIA Novosti. The Kremlin has no unified position on the issue of wearing headscarves in Russian schools, you need to understand to solve this issue at the Federal level or leave it to the regions, said on Friday the press-Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. “It is rather a question of regulatory mechanisms, it is necessary to understand whether it is possible to solve at the Federal level, or is there some fraction of the competence of the regional authorities in the definition of the practice. But a unified position of the Kremlin in this case is not” — said Peskov told reporters. Peskov said that he did not think that it is possible to Express the position of the Kremlin. I would not Express any position, the problem of hijab in schools actively debated

Photo: RIA Novosti Vladimir Putin compared the unauthorized protests of the “Arab spring.” The words of the President of Russia, RIA Novosti reported. “We know well, and I do want to note that this tool (an unauthorized protest —approx. The Rambler/news) was used at the beginning of the so-called “Arab spring.” What this has led to some bloody developments in the region caused it, we know very well” — said Putin. His statement the Russian President made at the Arctic forum in Arkhangelsk. Putin also added that similar actions have brought Ukraine to the coup. According to the Russian President, a change of government “plunged into the chaos of our neighbor (Ukraine – approx. The Rambler/news)”. Putin called the problem of corruption in Russia is “a serious issue” and called for “consistent struggle with it.” However, the rally on March 26 in Russia called “politicized.” 26 March in many cities

Photo: RIA Novosti Participants in an unsanctioned protest on March 26, “indirectly bribed”. This statement was made by press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov. His words TASS reports. “You’ve probably seen on the Internet (…) And about the video of the boy, and about various promises, published in Twitter, where assistance was guaranteed to win 10 euros if you’re detained at the rally […] It is not that other, as indirect bribery against young people,” – said Peskov. On March 27, the Kremlin’s spokesman said that the police have information about the bribery of the participants of rallies in Russia. 26 March in many cities of Russia have passed protest actions, the main theme of which was the fight against corruption.

Photo: RIA Novosti Vladimir Putin will hold this year the “Straight line” late April. This was reported by press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov. His words TASS reports. “No, it will probably be later this year. Usually we do this in April, but this year will not be in April, will be back later… until August, of course,” said Peskov. The reason for the transfer Peskov called the President’s schedule. Direct line with Vladimir Putin in 2017 will be the 15th in a row. In 2016, the event took place on April 14, a straight line lasted 3 hours and 38 minutes. Record duration direct line became live in 2013, it lasted 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Tillerson said that the foreign Ministers will discuss the NATO actions against “Russian aggression” BRUSSELS, 31 Mar — news, Vladimir Dobrovolsky. U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson, suddenly speaking to reporters before a meeting of foreign Ministers of member countries of NATO declared that the Alliance intends at this meeting to discuss the actions that NATO is taking in response to “Russian aggression”. “Finally, we want to discuss the position of NATO in Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and other places,” said Tillerson, presented the meeting agenda. He stated that he is “very happy to be in Brussels at this meeting” that the Alliance for the sake of his presence moved from 5-6 April to 31 March. Tillerson reminded that we will focus on “NATO has all the resources necessary to accomplish the mission”. “Secondly, we want to discuss how we can continue

The Chechen Parliament adopted a law on the right of Schoolgirls to wear the hijab The law on the right to wear religious clothing and symbols in school has adopted in the final reading the deputies of the Chechen Parliament. Earlier, the head of the Republic Ramzan Kadyrov entered into a dispute with the Minister of education and science about the hijab in school. Deputies of the Chechen Parliament approved the bill on amendments to the law “On education in the Chechen Republic”, which allowed the wearing of “clothing or symbols according to folk traditions or religious beliefs”. This is stated in the press service of the Chechen Parliament. As explained by the Chairman of the Committee on education, science and culture Bekhan Khazbulatov, the law is supplemented by article 23.1, which now has a rule that “in setting requirements for uniform educational organizations need to consider the right of

Medvedev has increased the number of subsidized routes in the Crimea The Chairman of the government Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree according to which the number of routes of flights to Crimea, subsidized from the budget, increased. In addition, changes in the rules for granting subsidies. The number of air transport in Simferopol, subject to the conditions of granting subsidies from the budget increased to 61. This is stated in the decree, published on the official website of the Russian government. The document prepared by the Ministry of transport on behalf of the President of Russia following the meeting of the State Council on 15 September 2016. “Signed a decree the list of routes, subsidized in accordance with the rules, supplemented by the flights from Sochi to Simferopol from Orsk to Simferopol from Syktyvkar to Simferopol and back. Thus, the number of subsidized routes increased to 61”, — stated in