Category: Politics

Ukraine has estimated the losses from reduced tariffs for gas transit MOSCOW, 24 Dec — RIA Novosti. The company “Ukrtransgaz”, which is a subsidiary company of “Naftogaz” of Ukraine and is engaged in the supply, transportation and storage of gas on the territory of the country in 2019, expect a shortage of funds in the amount of 22 billion hryvnia (about $ 800 million) due to the reduction of tariffs for gas transit, a press release published on the official website of the company. Previously, the national Commission carrying out regulation in the energy and communal services of Ukraine twice reduced tariffs for JSC “Ukrtransgaz” transportation services of natural gas to improve the competitiveness of the company as a more favorable alternative to the gas pipeline “Nord stream”. “The new temporary rates and ignoring the control situation with a critically low level calculation of the regional gas balances make it

Bloomberg found out about the letter of the son of Gaddafi to Putin with a request for political support The son of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, seeking support of their political ambitions on the part of Russia. In early December, his representative met with Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov and handed him a letter from Gaddafi to President of Russia Vladimir Putin. It is reported Bloomberg citing a Moscow source, knowledgeable about the politics of Libya. In a letter to Gaddafi Jr. explains his vision of the situation in Libya and asks Moscow for political support. The Russian foreign Ministry declined to comment. This meeting was preceded by discussions between the representatives of Moscow with Gaddafi via video link shortly after his release from prison under the Amnesty. Where it’s been out of contact not known, said the source Agency. The interlocutors clarify that

Mattis has signed a decree on the withdrawal of American troops from Syria MOSCOW, 24 Dec — RIA Novosti. The Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis signed a decree on the withdrawal of American troops from Syria, reported by Fox News, citing an official from the Pentagon. Press Secretary of the military Department confirmed in an interview with AFP, that the order on withdrawal of troops was signed. The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria The nineteenth of December, us President, Donald trump declared victory in Syria over ISIS* and the U.S. withdrawal from the Arab Republic, noting that the fight against terrorists was their only goal. Shortly thereafter, James Mattis has resigned from the post of head of the Pentagon, he also published a letter in which clearly mentioned about the existing differences with the President on such issues as U.S. allies, Russia and China. On Sunday,

The army of great Britain thanked for defending against the Russian invasion Prime Minister Theresa may has addressed a Christmas message to servicemen of the country and thanked them for protection from Russian invasion. It is reported by The Sun. The politician noted the role of the military in the aftermath of the poisoning of the family Skrobala in Salisbury, and also commended the work on the protection of territorial and air borders of Britain from the invasion of Russia. In addition, Mei thanked the military for the fight against terrorism and the group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). The politician stressed that the UK armed forces will continue to resist the use of chemical weapons against civilians in Syria. The Prime Minister predicted the new challenges that await the country in 2019 and called on the military to meet them courageously and steadfastly. “Again and again you

Erdogan accused Israel of state terror Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that the government of Israel “sows evil, engaging in state terror.” Speaking at a rally in Istanbul, he stressed that is “the voice of the oppressed” and is taking steps to help them, and Benjamin Netanyahu — “it is the voice of the oppressors”. “Israel has no right to accuse anyone without regard to their own sins, crimes against humanity, mass killings and destruction,” Anadolu bring the words of Mr. Erdogan. The statement of the Turkish President was a response to the accusations of Benjamin Netanyahu. On 22 December he wrote on Twitter: “Erdogan occupier of Northern Cyprus, whose army kills women and children in Kurdish villages inside and outside of Turkey should not preach to Israel.” After the speech of Mr. Erdogan at the meeting, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Twitter that the Turkish President “is obsessed with

Patrick Shanahan will lead the Pentagon WASHINGTON, Dec 23 — RIA Novosti. The US President Donald trump said that from 1 January 2019, the acting Minister of defence is current Deputy head of the Pentagon Patrick Shanahan. “Patrick has a long list of achievements during the work of the Deputy Minister earlier in “Boeing,” wrote Sunday trump in his Twitter. Shanahan worked at the aircraft Corporation as senior Vice President. Deputy Minister of defence he became in March 2017. The Resignation Of Mattis Last week, trump via Twitter announced the resignation of defense Minister James Mattis. Rumors about this went a long time. It was known about disagreements between the President and the Pentagon chief on key issues. After the tweet trump published a letter of resignation Mattis, which explicitly refers to existing disagreements with the President on such issues as U.S. allies, the U.S. approach to Russia and China.