The President of the COP compared the Russian Constitution with the “Mercedes” Moscow. 11 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — Chairman of the constitutional court of the Russian Federation Valery Zorkin said that the presidential Republic helped Russia to survive the “chaos and collapse of the 90s”. Upstairs “How many was conversations: Yes, there is a presidential Republic, let’s introduce a parliamentary. But let’s not forget that a presidential Republic is allowed in specific conditions of Russia to prevent chaos and the collapse of the 90-ies”, — said Zorkin, speaking in the Federation Council on Tuesday. According to him, the current Russian Constitution is “BMW”, “Mercedes latest brand, because there’s generally all there, if you look”. It all depends on who the driver is, what fuel, what roads, and it is clear that a perfect Constitution will not work. (…) It’s not that, ultimately, what car — everyone chooses to your liking. It
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The foreign Minister of Japan four times in a row left questions about the peace Treaty with Russia
The foreign Minister of Japan four times in a row left questions about the peace Treaty with Russia TOKYO, December 11. /TASS/. The Minister of foreign Affairs of Japan, Taro Kono during Tuesday’s regular press conference several times left questions concerning the peace Treaty with Russia and negotiations on this subject. Upstairs The record of his communication with the press is on the website of the Japanese foreign Ministry. In particular, the Minister was asked to comment on the statement of his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, said that the recognition by Japan of the outcome of the Second world war it is necessary to continue negotiations on a peace Treaty with Russia. Kono four times asked journalists “to move on to another question.” As a result, one of them said that such answers do not correspond to the format of the press conference.NewsPeskov ruled out the automatic transfer of the
The chief anti-extremism Department of the interior may leave his post
The chief anti-extremism Department of the interior may leave his post The head of the Main Directorate of the interior Ministry to combat extremism, major General Timur Valiulin may soon be dismissed, have informed “Interfax” a source familiar with the situation. Upstairs “Valiulin may soon leave office,” he said. We will remind, mister Valiullin was appointed to this position in September 2012. Previously, he was head of the Centre to combat extremism of the Moscow Central Directorate of police. Timur Valiulin is in the list of persons against whom the Ministry of Finance of the USA led sanctions.
Peskov said Pompeo about squandering public funds
Peskov said Pompeo about squandering public funds Moscow. 11 Dec. INTERFAX.RU Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov called undiplomatic and inappropriate statement by U.S. Secretary of state Michael Pompeo, who said that Venezuela-two Russian strategic bombers Tu-160 is a “squandering of public funds, two corrupt governments.” Upstairs “As for squandering money, we do not agree, the more, perhaps, to make such statements the country, half of the defense budget where you can feed the whole of Africa, is not quite appropriate,” — said Peskov on a question, whether will give the Kremlin assessment of these statements. He also added that “over time the President gives assessment of the secretaries of state of the United States”. “Maybe this assessment will follow over time and in relation to such undiplomatic remarks of Mr. Pompeo,” said the press Secretary of the Russian President. “We continue to seek a constructive relationship with
Turkey has begun the construction of a naval base on the Black sea
Turkey has begun the construction of a naval base on the Black sea ANKARA, 11 Dec — RIA. News. The President of Turkey has begun the construction of a naval base on the Black sea near Trabzon in the North-East of the country, informs television channel NTV on Tuesday. Upstairs Constructed object will be the ninth base of the Turkish Navy. Currently, Turkey has naval bases in Mersin and Iskenderun on the Mediterranean, in Alsace and Foca, in the Aegean sea, in Galgut Istanbul, Eregli on the Black sea, as well as in Istanbul and çanakkale in the area of Bosporus and Dardanelles. It is noted that the base will increase to 400 military and 200 civilian personnel. See also: Ukraine will ask to close the Bosphorus for Russian ships Looks like a former Soviet base in the Adriatic sea The conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the Kerch проливе10
The Kremlin said the Bild message about the identity of the Stasi in the name of Putin
The Kremlin said the Bild message about the identity of the Stasi in the name of Putin Moscow. 11 Dec. INTERFAX.RU Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov admits that the Russian President Vladimir Putin could be issued a certificate of the Ministry of state security of the former GDR (Stasi). Upstairs “Perhaps this information is better to obtain our relevant services, or even in the RAF,” said Sands at the request of journalists to comment on the publication in the newspaper Bild, which reported that in the archives of the former district office of the Stasi in Dresden, it was discovered the certificate issued in the name of the mayor of Vladimir Putin, which was extended until 1989. However, Peskov said that “at the time — during the Soviet era, the KGB and the Stasi were the partner services is, therefore, probably, it is impossible to exclude and such
The state Department has excluded Russia from a list is dangerous for the country visits
The state Department has excluded Russia from a list is dangerous for the country visits The US state Department has excluded Russia from the list of countries that us citizens are encouraged to visit with extreme caution. Upstairs Now, according to the U.S. Department of the Russian Federation refers to the category of States in which it is necessary to “exercise extreme caution due to terrorism, harassment and unjustified use of local laws”. Thus, according to the state Department, some region of Russia represent a higher risk to tourists. In particular, the Ministry recommends to refrain from trips: in the North Caucasus (including Chechnya and the top of the mountain Elbrus) — because of the risk of terrorism and civil unrest;. in Crimea “due to the Russian occupation of Ukraine and abuse by the occupying power.” The Russian Embassy in the United States accepted the decision of the state Department
Pompeo called flight to Venezuela Russian bombers embezzlement of public funds
Pompeo called flight to Venezuela Russian bombers embezzlement of public funds Moscow. 11 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo called Russia sent two strategic bombers Tu-160 in Venezuela a “waste of public funds”. Upstairs “The Russian government sent bombers across the world to Venezuela. The peoples of Russia and Venezuela should consider this: two corrupt governments squander public money and violate freedom, while their people suffer,” wrote Pompeo in a tweet the US state Department. #Russia’s government has sent bombers halfway around the world to #Venezuela. The Russian and Venezuelan people should see this for what it is: two corrupt governments squandering public funds, and squelching liberty and freedom while their people suffer. pic.twitter.com/bCBGbGtaHT — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) December 11, 2018 The message of the Secretary of state shows a photograph of the Tu-160 flying. Previously, the defense Ministry announced that two Russian strategic Tu-160 heavy military
Embassy of the Russian Federation appreciated the updated recommendations of the US travel to Russia
Embassy of the Russian Federation appreciated the updated recommendations of the US travel to Russia The decision of the US state Department to exclude Russia from the countries that the trip which the American people are recommended to “revise” the Russian Embassy in Washington was found satisfactory. Upstairs Moreover, the Embassy called the decision a “recognition of reality”, according to “Gazeta.ru”. Threat to US citizens in the country, the state Department falls into four categories: where you have “be careful,” “exercise extreme caution” where to “review tour” and where better to not go. December 10, the state Department moved Russia from the category “review” in the category “exercise extreme caution”.
British Admiral compared the relations with Russia in the First world
British Admiral compared the relations with Russia in the First world MOSCOW, 11 Dec — RIA Novosti. The former commander of the UK Royal Navy Admiral Alan West in an interview with the Daily Star stated that the tensions with Russia similar to the situation that preceded the outbreak of the First world war. Upstairs The most attention he drew to the danger of the situation between Moscow and Kiev, where Russia is accused of preparing for the invasion of Ukraine, and Petro Poroshenko requests aid from NATO countries. Alan West also warned about the possible deployment of NATO ships in the Black sea, noting that a similar situation provoked the outbreak of the First world war. “This is what led to the First world war. Although the impetus for it was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, but then conducted a policy of balancing on the brink of war,”