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Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov © Mikhail Metzel/TASS MOSCOW, may 22. /TASS/. Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov advised reporters to trust the words of the Russian President, rather than reporting their American counterparts. So the representative of the Kremlin has responded to a request to comment on the message channel CNBC, claiming that tests of new Russian weapons failed.

Near the Russian base “Hamim” shot down unidentified drone MOSCOW — RIA Novosti. Unidentified drone approaching c the onset of the dark time of day Monday to the Russian air base “Hamim” in Syria, a spokesman for the base. “Twenty-first may, with the onset of night time means of control of the airspace of the Russian air base Hamim away from the airfield were found small aerial target unknown origin (UAV)”, — stated in the message. Added that “the staff of anti-aircraft firepower of the Russian airbase aerial target was destroyed.” “Victims or material damage. Russian airbase Hamim” functioning as planned”, — said the representative of the Russian airbase Hamim. Earlier, the defense had already managed to prevent a drone strike on Russian military installations in Syria. So, on April 24 Hamim attacked small UAVs, they destroyed the regular anti-aircraft means. On the night of 6 January, the military knocked

The Embassy of the Russian Federation criticized the British report about the “gold of Moscow” The Russian Embassy in London commented on the report of the Committee on international Affairs of the British house of Commons called “the Gold of Moscow: Russian corruption in the UK.” Diplomatic mission on the site that published the statement, called the document “an aggressive anti-Russian campaign,” which continues the line of the government Theresa may on confrontation with Moscow. There is a reminder that the problem of corruption and money laundering exists, and Moscow is ready to cooperate in this area with the British side — especially as Albion are illegally hiding more than six dozen Russian citizens, who are at home are suspected of committing financial crimes. However, the British authorities do not issue them to Russian law enforcement authorities, at the same time “by using this problem of unwinding the anti-Russian campaign.”

Putin admitted that he can better learn at school SOCHI, may 21 — RIA Novosti. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin admitted that could learn better in school, and noted the need to work on yourself. On Monday, the Russian leader and the Prime Minister of India Narendra modi met with students of the educational center “Sirius”. They took part in the closing ceremony of change. While modi did a memorial after a visit to the centre, Putin asked whether he was in school. “Could be better. Have to work on myself,” — said the head of state. In addition, Putin and the head of the “Sirius” Elena Shmeleva held for modi small tour, during which he told the Indian guest the history of the center and shared future plans: the Prime Minister of India has shown the layouts already built a sports and science centre.

© Sergey Fadeichev/TASS MOSCOW, may 22. /TASS/. The state Duma adopted in the third final reading the law on the counter-sanctions against the US and other unfriendly States.

The Kremlin does not have information on UK visa Abramovich MOSCOW, may 21 — RIA Novosti. Russian businesses facing unfair and unfriendly attitude, however in the Kremlin do not have any information about the refusal to issue British visas to the investment of Roman Abramovich, told reporters on Monday, the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. “No, I can’t say anything because you don’t have the information. Indeed, such media reports were. I just just talked about the fact that our business faces various unfair and unfriendly relationship,” said Sands, answering the question about visa Abramovich. Earlier, on may 20 edition of the Bell, citing sources close to Abramovich said that the owner of London football club “Chelsea” visa has expired more than three weeks ago, “and new he was not given”. On the same day, a source close to the Russian businessman told RIA Novosti that the UK

FT: Britain still considers the application Abramovich for a visa Russian businessman Roman Abramovich has not got a British visa, but his application is still considered. On 22 may, writes the Financial Times. The procedure for the consideration of an investor’s visa is being delayed because the businessman filed papers from Russia, not from the UK. The British government refused to comment on this information. Press Secretary Theresa may said that documents on the investor visa provides an additional check. He added that in 84% of cases, those requesting a visa be denied, as in 2014 the UK introduced new rules for the examination of documents on it. On the question whether the rule of Abramovich, he stated that he “does not discuss individual cases”. May 20 edition of the Bell, citing sources close to Abramovich said that the billionaire has not received British visas. Because of this, Abramovich was

The US state Department has put forward 12 demands to Iran to start negotiations U.S. Secretary of state Michael Pompeo said that the USA are ready to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran but only if Iran seriously change its policy. Before the state Department in the face of Pompeo has threatened Iran with “the most severe in the history of sanctions” that will have “unprecedented financial pressure on the Iranian regime.” “We are open to new steps not only with respect to partners and allies, but also against Iran but only if Iran wants major changes. As the President said, Donald trump two weeks ago, he is ready and wants a new deal (with Iran),” Pompeo said at the Heritage Foundation. He stressed that the Joint comprehensive plan of action (SVPD, “nuclear deal”) could not restrain “hostile” actions of Tehran. “We will not repeat the mistakes of the

Yevgeny Roizman © Alexander Shcherbak/TASS YEKATERINBURG, may 22. /TASS/. The mayor of Yekaterinburg, Chairman of the city Duma Yevgeny Roizman said that resigns, refusing to participate in the procedure to abolish the direct election of the mayor.

US Treasury Secretary, said the preliminary agreement with China WASHINGTON, may 21 — RIA Novosti. Preliminary agreement of the U.S.-China change the structure of trade between the two countries, said US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. At the weekend the United States confirmed the suspension of the imposition of trade duties with China and noted the significant progress in negotiations on trade issues. According to Mnuchin, China pledged to reduce tariffs to “many goods”. “Structural changes in U.S. trade with China should be part of the framework (agreement),” said Mnuchin the TV channel CNBC. He confirmed that if the United States don’t get it, they can again return to the issue of fees. He also said that import duties will reduce not only China but also the United States. According to Mnuchin, negotiations should be realized in the form of binding agreements with companies, including in China.