Category: Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The US President Donald trump said in an interview with Fox News that he expects to talk with the head of Russia Vladimir Putin soon. This is reported by the Rambler/news. “He [Putin] called me after my win [in the elections], but I haven’t had the discussion. As I understand it, we’ll talk soon,” said trump. The American leader has underlined that cooperation of Russia and the USA could be beneficial for both countries and would defeat “the Islamic state (ISIS banned in Russia as a terrorist organization). “I don’t know Putin, but if we can get along, that would be great, it is good for Russia, good for us, together we’ll break the spirit of the IG,” – said trump. Previously, the NBC News correspondent said that a telephone conversation between Putin and trump may occur on the weekends. According to CNN, the conversation needs to

Photo: RIA Novosti In the state Duma offer to give former compatriots special “Russian Card”, which is similar to the American “green card”. According to the draft law, which is developing the Deputy of the state Duma Vladimir Sysoev, the document will confirm the identity of the individual — citizen of one of CIS countries or Baltic States to the Russian people. The existence of this map implies the right to work, free education, medical care, discounts on travel to Russia. The “Russian card” — a document which, although does not give the citizenship of Russia, returns to our compatriots many believe it right. They will be able in our country to study and work as other citizens. Or arrive, without paying for a visa,” — said Sysoev In case of approval of the project, the Russian “green card” will be issued from 1 January 2018. It is noted that

Photo: RIA Novosti Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on creation of the Russian Fund of development of information technologies, information posted on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian Federation. “The Fund was established to support the development and promotion of Russian software, support of scientific, scientific-technical, innovative activity and development of innovation infrastructure in the sphere of information and communication technologies in the legal form of the Fund,” notes on the government website. The Fund will provide support for the promotion of Russian software (software) in both domestic and foreign markets, as well as interaction with potential customers to define requirements and features to the software development organization software testing and implementation at the initial stages. This decision does not involve additional funding from the state budget other than what was provided for by the Federal law on the budget for the

Photo: Reuters In the state Duma plan to give former compatriots special “Russian Card”, similar to the American “green card”. It is expected that the document will give the right to certain privileges: free tuition at universities to the benefits of travel on public transport. In the state Duma believe that the map will contribute to the unification of the Russian, stranded abroad after the collapse of the Soviet Union. If the bill is approved, Russian “green card” will be issued from 1 January 2018. The Deputy of the state Duma Vladimir Sysoev is developing a draft law on the card of the Russian citizen, the document certifying the identity of the individual — citizen of one of CIS countries or Baltic States to the Russian people. The bill is aimed at supporting kinship, ethnic and linguistic values of the Russian people in foreign countries. According to the document, the

Photo: RIA Novosti Former state Duma Deputy from the Communist Denis Boronenkov gave evidence to the General Prosecutor of Ukraine on charges of treason of former President Viktor Yanukovych. This is reported by the Rambler/news, citing the newspaper “Kommersant”. Boronenkov partially confirmed the data of the Prosecutor’s office of Ukraine about the “treason” of the former head of the state himself came to the Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yuriy Lutsenko. This occurred prior to the presentation Yanukovych of treason charges, that is, before 28 November 2016. GPU expects to complete all investigative activities in the case of treason in February, and the process is expected to begin in March. Earlier testimony against Yanukovych gave another former state Duma Deputy Ilya Ponomarev, who received in the summer of 2016 residence permit in Ukraine. He met several times with investigators and the chief military Prosecutor Anatoly Matios. Until recently, Ponomarev was considered

Photo: public domain The head of Space command, U.S. air force John Khayten said that Russia is developing weapons against satellites. This is reported by the Rambler/news citing the official website of the Pentagon. Khayten noted that Moscow has “anti-satellite abilities” since 1980-ies. “Now Russia is exploring serious opportunities, including lasers for use in space and other ways that could threaten our satellites,” he said. According to Hatena, Russia’s use of such weapons may lead to the aggravation of the situation with space debris in orbit, which would hinder access to the space. In addition, the head of us space command argues that soon China will be able to use its resources “to threaten any spacecraft that is in space.” In may last year, the information on developments of Russia and China weapons against satellites appeared in the American media. Then in Moscow said that such rumors have no basis

MOSCOW, January 29. /TASS/. The Communist party is not yet able to communicate with former MP Denis by Voronenkova allegedly gave evidence against the ex-President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych and the Prosecutor General’s office of this country. The Communists find out whether or not to exclude the former MP from the party, told TASS member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist party, Deputy of the state Duma Yury Afonin.

Photo: Ospanov / Xinhua / Zuma / Globallookpress.com The new draft Constitution of Syria, proposed by Russia at the talks in Astana, guarantees a series of freedoms — of thought, expression, conscience and religion, including protection of the temples. It is reported by RT, citing a document obtained from a source in the Syrian opposition. Also the draft law stipulates the prohibition of propaganda or agitation exciting social, racial, national or religious hatred and enmity, and also propaganda for social, racial, national, religious or linguistic supremacy. The project involves ideological diversity and respect for all religions and religious organizations. No ideology may be established as state or mandatory, the state is obliged to ensure the safety and respect for the rights and freedoms of national and religious minorities. The Constitution indicates the right of every person to participate in political, economic, social and cultural life of the country. Discrimination by

Photo: RIA Novosti The Russian state Duma on Friday will consider in the first reading a bill establishing a fine of 5 thousand rubles for dangerous driving. As noted by the first Deputy Chairman of the Committee Vyacheslav Lysakov, the concept of “dangerous driving” was introduced in legislation in 2016, but in the code of administrative offences (Cao) responsibility for the offence was not provided. The bill, which will consider the state Duma, proposes to Supplement the administrative code a new article which establishes liability in the form of administrative fine of 5 thousand rubles for dangerous driving. It is noted that the draft law is aimed at strengthening the responsibility for violation of requirements of the Russian legislation on road safety. According to the rules of the road, dangerous driving maneuvers include such roads as pruning, rebuilding in heavy traffic when all lanes are occupied, failure to a safe