Category: Politics

The European Council agreed on the abolition of visas for Ukrainian citizens BRUSSELS, 2 Mar — RIA Novosti. The Council of the EU, where all member countries of the European Union on Thursday agreed to the abolition of the visa regime for citizens of Ukraine, now the decision must be voted on by the European Parliament (EP), spoken in the message of the EU Council. “The ambassadors to the EU on 2 March 2017 on behalf of the Council confirmed the informal agreement on liberalization of visa regime for Ukrainians, which the Maltese presidency and the EP was reached on February 28,” — said in the message.

An Egyptian court acquitted former President Hosni Mubarak The highest appeals court in Egypt has acquitted former President Hosni Mubarak for the murder of demonstrators during the mass protests against his rule in 2011. The hearing lasted all day Thursday. In the end, the judge came to the conclusion that the former President, originally sentenced to life in prison, innocent of his alleged acts. The court also rejected the petition of the relatives of those killed during the demonstrations, asking to resume the proceedings in civil suits, which were submitted to Mubarak. Mubarak the last few years was in a military hospital due to poor health. However, in the current process, he was present in person — he was brought to court by helicopter. Mubarak in 2012 received a life sentence, as the court found him responsible for the shooting of peaceful demonstrators by the military in 2011. However, the

Dmitry Peskov © Sergei Savostyanov/TASS MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. Investigations in the United States, do not contribute to reaching agreement on meeting between the Russian and American leaders, but only aggravate the atmosphere. This opinion was expressed to journalists the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. “This emotional atmosphere, I guess, leads to what is injected generally some resistance to the idea of building at least some dialogue with the Russian Federation. Yes, here the negative effect is probably there,” – said Peskov. According to the representative of the Kremlin, “while there are no indications as to when the meeting could take place”. “Any agreement accurate has not yet been achieved”, he said.

The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova © Artyom Korotayev/TASS MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova called “dirt” insinuations in the US media about the death of the Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin.

Photo: RIA Novosti Russia does not intend to participate in global arms race, he told reporters the Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko. Insights regarding the information about the increase of military spending of the US Matvienko called on to do after the analysis of specific information. Unclear specific military articles, the expenses for which will increase American power, said Matvienko. The findings can be done after analyzing the specific information, said the Federation Council speaker. World countries in General should be focused on the reduction of military potential, however, the position of the military lobby, including in NATO is strong, said Matvienko. However, Russia will not participate in the arms race. “We’re not going to get involved in this arms race,” – said Matvienko.

Photo: globallookpress.com The head of the Duma Committee on security and combating corruption Vasily Piskarev proposes to introduce criminal liability for owners of animals if these animals behave aggressively towards the person, informs on Wednesday the press service of the MP. Earlier it was reported that investigators in Yakutsk opened a criminal case into the death of two-month girl killed the dog of combative breed. “Today in the Russian legislation there is no clear regulation of the conditions of keeping of Pets and in particular dogs, which, judging by recent tragic events, are as much a threat to the life and health of people as a weapon. Animal, de facto, constitutes a source of danger, and in this regard it makes sense to speak about human responsibility, acts or omissions which led to the fact that the animal was actually an instrument of crime” — the words quoted Piskareva in

Trump was offered the post of adviser on Russia and Europe criticizing Putin The administration of U.S. President Donald trump suggested Fiona hill is known for criticizing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to become an adviser on Russia and Europe at the national security Council. It is reported by Foreign Policy. Hill, a citizen of the US and the UK, a graduate of Harvard, a member of the Brookings institution, author of many books on Russia, an expert on Russian and Soviet history and Russian language studied including the Moscow Institute of foreign languages named after Maurice Thorez. She worked for American intelligence from 2006 to 2009 and has spoken to the press with criticism of Putin. In 2013, she published a biography of the Russian President, where he warned his opponents underestimate the strategic abilities of Putin and his ability to find the weaknesses of opponents — according to hill,

The Syrian army with the support of Navalny was freed Palmyra from IG Moscow. March 2. INTERFAX.RU — Syrian Armed forces with the support of the Russian space forces have completed the operation to capture Palmyra, reported Thursday the Russian President Vladimir Putin, defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. This was reported by press Secretary of the head of state, Dmitry Peskov. The first time the militants of the terrorist organization “Islamic state” (banned in Russia) took control of Palmyra, which is a monument a UNESCO world heritage site, in mid-may 2015. They have caused large-scale destruction of ancient temples, monuments and tombs. On 13 February, defense Ministry released video evidence of the destruction by the militants of the monuments of Palmyra. The footage made by the Russian drone, clearly shows that the terrorists blew up procenium — Central part of the ancient Roman theatre and the columns of tetrapylon — rectangular

Maria Zakharova © Artyom Korotayev/TASS MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/.The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova advised CNN to stop spreading false news related to the Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak. “Mr. Kislyak world-class diplomat, who was Deputy foreign Minister of Russia…CNN accuses him that he is Russian spy… Stop spreading lies and false news – that’s good advice for CNN”, she said in a broadcast interview with CNN, commenting on the publication of contacts of dubious with the Minister of justice and attorney General of the United States Jeff Sessom. Previously the TV station posted information about the fact that kislak is considered by U.S. intelligence “as a high-ranking Russian spy and recruiter”.