Obama: Reagan would turn over in his grave knowing about Putin’s support in the United States WASHINGTON, 16 Dec — RIA Novosti. President Barack Obama said that the former US President, Republican Ronald Reagan would turn over in his grave knowing how many of his supporters support the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. “There was a study after the election in which we saw that 37% of Republican voters support Putin. More than a third of Republican voters support Putin, a former KGB officer. Ronald Reagan would roll over in his grave,” said Obama during the last press conference in Washington on Friday. After the campaign and election process, the elected President of the United States Donald trump, who was nominated by the Republican party, has repeatedly stated its intention to resume cooperation with Russia. Unlike his opponent Hillary Clinton, trump expressed confidence that this cooperation can play
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Mikhail Kasyanov, the newly elected Chairman of Parnassus
The leader of the Party of people’s freedom (PARNAS) Mikhail Kasyanov (center) © Alexander Shcherbak/TASS MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. Mikhail Kasyanov, the newly elected Chairman of party PARNASSUS. The corresponding decision was taken on Saturday the Congress party. For his candidacy voted by 81 delegates from 110. The Congress also elected seven Vice-presidents of the party, among which, in particular, former Professor of MGIMO Andrei Zubov (third number in the party list of the Parnas in the elections to the state Duma 2016), Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr., Konstantin Merzlikin mandated Boris Nemtsov in Yaroslavl regional Duma Vasily Tsependa. PARNAS (Party of people’s freedom). Dossier
Dmitry Medvedev answers journalists ‘ questions
Photo: RIA Novosti 15.12 14:57 Medvedev: “United Russia” enough opposition criticism “Our colleagues from the other opposition parties, well, who was, of course, but were actually the same, so they its office kept. We, our party, is quite enough criticism, and rigid positions is fully projected on the activities of the government, they have criticized and criticized – sometimes harshly criticized, but it’s useful, it’s important. Moreover, in their words, that uses the opposition and their arguments, arguments always has a rational point, we have to study”, — Medvedev said on Thursday. Read more 15.12 14:53 Medvedev promised to post a photo of your office “By the way, I have not seen photos on social networks in the empty offices. But you got me on a good idea (put things): what I have to do this kind of post so it was clear that the Prime Minister at a later
The United States accused China of stealing the drone in the South China sea
The United States accused China of stealing the drone in the South China sea China stole American underwater drone “eyes”, said the Ministry of defense. The incident occurred in the South China sea, where China disputes the right on a number of Islands with a number of Southeast Asian countries. The US is also interested in this rich oil and gas region, but the possible response of Washington to the incident with the drone could further anger Beijing. A Chinese warship captured by the us Autonomous underwater drone in international waters of the South China sea. About it reports Reuters, citing an official in the Ministry of defense. According to him, the incident occurred on December 15. The Pentagon official told CNN that the ship of China has stolen American drone “eyes” of the team is an American Oceanographic ship that was going to beam it aboard. According to an
Deputy Chairman of the Parnas Kara-Murza Jr. left the party
© Alexander Shcherbak/TASS MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. Vice-Chairman of party PARNASSUS, journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. announced the withdrawal from the party, the correspondent of TASS.
Abe said that he had discussed with Putin the peace Treaty
Photo: TASS Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said that he discussed at the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin several bilateral issues, including the peace Treaty and the joint economic activities on southern Kuriles. “We had a direct discussion on issues of free visits (southern Kuriles) by former residents of the Islands, joint economic activities in the framework of the special system on the four Islands, and also on the peace Treaty,” he said during a press conference for journalists in the city of Nagato, which was broadcast live on local television.
Evacuation from Eastern Aleppo suspended
Evacuation from Eastern Aleppo suspended Evacuation from Eastern Aleppo is suspended, the correspondent of Reuters from the scene. Syrian state television and the army claim that the rebels attempted to take prisoners and thereby violated the agreement. The rebels in response accused of supporting the Syrian army Shiite militia in the shelling of the evacuation buses. “I believe that the order [cancel the operation] came from the Russians, who follow the situation in the region”, — said the representative of the world health organization, Elizabeth Hoff. Earlier in the Russian defense Ministry said that the Russian military was escorted evacuation convoys. See alsoWhat was and became Aleppo Hoff added that hospitals in the Western area of the city, where they brought the wounded from the Eastern part, “crammed to capacity”. In the night of Friday in Aleppo continued evacuation of rebels and civilians from the Eastern parts of the city.
Putin discussed with the Pope the protection of Christians in the area of regional conflicts
© Mikhail Metzel/TASS MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Pope Francis.
The Japanese will open access to previously closed area of the South Kuril Islands
The Japanese will open access to previously closed area of the South Kuril Islands According to Vladimir Putin, cooperation in the Kuril Islands will lead to the establishment of the atmosphere for further dialogue on the peace Treaty. Moscow. 16 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he agreed with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to do everything to ensure the access of the former Japanese inhabitants of Southern Kuriles on the island. “Mr. Prime Minister yesterday in an interview with face to face have devoted a lot of attention, handed me a letter from citizens of Japan who aspire to such informal interaction with Russian citizens on these Islands”, he said at a press conference after talks with Abe. PhotosControversial ridge “We have agreed that we will do everything possible to give them free access even in those areas that until now were closed to them”, —
The Ministry of defense announced the rescue of 10 thousand people as a result of the withdrawal of militants from Aleppo
© EPA/GHITH SY MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. The withdrawal of rebels from Aleppo, opened up new possibilities for the cessation of fighting in other parts of Syria to move forward in reconciliation it is necessary to negotiate with parties to the conflict “on the ground”. This was stated by the official representative of the Ministry of defense of Russia major-General Igor Konashenkov.