Category: Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti Pentagon chief James Mattis said that Russia and terrorism are the most serious threats to NATO. According to the American military, Moscow should act on the basis of principles of international law in order to resume dialogue with the United States and NATO. Mattis noted that Washington is not yet ready to cooperate with Russia in military issues. In addition, the head of the Pentagon did not respond to the words of his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu about the futility of conducting a security dialogue with Moscow. Mattis is almost no doubt that Russia interfered in the elections in other countries. Mattis also stressed that the United States will comply with all obligations to the Alliance.

Protesters in Minsk burned the letters on the payment of tax deadbeats MINSK, February 17 — RIA Novosti. The participants of unsanctioned by the city authorities “March of the angry Belarusians”, organized by the representatives of the opposition, burned the building of the Ministry for taxes and levies of Belarus the notification on payment of the tax “deadbeats”, the correspondent of RIA Novosti. Earlier, the protesters gathered on October square in Central Minsk, adopted a resolution which contained, in particular, the requirement to cancel the decree on “parasites” and calling on the authorities to begin negotiations. If prior to March 17, not steps will be taken for implementation as set out in resolution requirements, the protesters, according to the document, reserves the right to further collective actions. Protesters marched with placards against the so-called decree on “parasites” and the banner “Basta!” to the building of the Ministry of taxes and

Russian bombers attacked ISIS in raqqa Russian strategic bombers Tu-95MS aircraft struck the militants of the terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG) in the area of Raqqa, according to the Ministry of defense of Russia. The aircraft flew from Russian territory and flying over Iran and Iraq, was struck by cruise missiles X-101 control station of one of the IG units. The military said that, according to objective control, all assigned targets, including camps and training centres of the militants, was amazed. Cover bombers engaged the su-30cm and su-35S fighters based in Syria the airfield Hamim.

Replacing five governors have been preparing since the beginning of January The selection of candidates in five regions, where in early February was the Governor’s resignation, went from the beginning of January, told “Vedomosti” two of the interlocutor in the Kremlin. Initially, for each position were selected for 5-7 candidates. Then they underwent a number of tests of professional competences, personal qualities and potential and willingness to lead a region. All candidates included in the personnel reserve of the President. “This practice was taken from the business models of recruitment. Including conducted computer testing and multiple interviews, including cross,” — said the source “Vedomosti”. As a result, for each region the choice of the President Vladimir Putin was prepared by the three candidates. “Many of them were already familiar to him to work in the government when he was President,” — said the official. Decision on the replacement of five

Photo: RIA Novosti The State Duma Committee on labor, social policy and veterans ‘ Affairs has criticized the bill on reducing the working week to 35 hours in summer. Earlier, a group of deputies proposed to amend the Labour code of the Russian Federation on the reduction of normal working time and increase the duration of breaks for rest and nutrition in the summer. It is proposed to reduce the salaries in accordance with changes in working time. The members of the Committee voted against the project, in particular, the problem considered the reduction of wages. In addition, according to deputies, in Russia, and so there are Sanitary and other regulations that protect employee’s in the summer from health problems. “In a legal sense, all resolved, ranging from the Constitution, where it says “the right to work in safe conditions”, the Labour code and secondary legislation regulate at the level

Zakharov told about the attitude of journalists BuzzFeed to Russia The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova in his Facebook talked about the experience with the journalists of the American edition BuzzFeed. Zakharov asked members of the media, for whatever reason, they don’t reflect the position of the Ministry of foreign Affairs in the materials about Russia. “I was asked the counter about the question: “should We follow what you write?”” — says the publication. According to the Agency, the journalists said that they “have something to do”. To post also attached a link to the article on BuzzFeed 17 Russian obscene expressions, which is accompanied by a comment of the representative of the foreign Ministry: “now I understand, what exactly”. Also Zakharov reminded that this edition of the famous publication “the Russian dirt on trump.” BuzzFeed material of obscene phrases in Russian also criticized Russian users. Russian-speaking

Tillerson called the condition of military cooperation with Russia in Syria MOSCOW, February 17 — RIA Novosti. U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said about the impossibility of military cooperation between Washington and Moscow until Russia recognizes that “not all the Syrian opposition are terrorists”, reports Reuters, citing a diplomatic source. Such statement the Minister made during negotiations with representatives of countries opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In September last year, the United States and Russia agreed on a plan for Syria that included a cease-fire and coordination of operations between the military. A month later, Washington announced the termination of cooperation, leaving only military channels to prevent conflict in the air. The Russian foreign Ministry linked the decision of the United States with their inability to fulfil their commitments, first and foremost, the issue of disengagement of terrorists and so-called moderate opposition. In late January, Russia, Iran and

Deputies of the state Duma in the spring will be sent for military training Moscow. 17 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Deputies of the state Duma this spring, will undergo military training, said Deputy defense Minister Nikolai Pankov. “The camp we meet regularly, plan to pursue charges and the current composition of the State Duma — we will do it in the spring,” said Pankov, answering the deputies ‘ questions. At the meeting of the state Duma on Friday discussed the bill amending the existing law “On military duty and military service”, which are considered in the first reading. As explained by Pankow, specific dates for military training will be agreed with the state Duma.