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Media: the extension of UK visa to Abramovich was delayed It is reported that the process was delayed for unknown reasons. LONDON, may 20. /TASS/. The process of extending British visas requested by the Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, was delayed for unknown reasons. On Sunday said broadcasting Corporation Bi-bi-si. Close to Abramovich, the source suggested that the entrepreneur expects to obtain a visa, the issuance of which this time takes more time than usual. The British interior Ministry, in charge of issuing visas to foreigners, TASS refused to comment on this information, citing its confidentiality. Representatives of the Russian businessman also not comment on reports that his visa was not renewed. On Sunday, the portal of The Bell, citing sources close to Abramovich said that the UK authorities did not renew entrepreneur investor visa. According to the publication, the previous visa of the businessman has been expired for more than

Bild called insult Putin presented Merkel with a bouquet of flowers Journalists of the German newspaper Bild was offensive that the President of Russia Vladimir Putin presented a bouquet of flowers to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. In the article entitled “Why the bouquet Putin to Merkel is an insult” journalists called the meeting of the two heads of state “diplomatic duel”. According to journalists, the meeting looked like a work visit, but it was the “exchange of blows”, which began immediately on the threshold of Sochi residence Bocharov Stream. Filed Putin bouquet “looks like a common courtesy, but in fact it is an insult”, says the article. According to the author of the text, politicians such as Putin and Merkel at the meeting must shake hands with each other, not to give bouquets. Flowers noted in the article, I needed to remind Merkel that she is a woman. Bild on

Scotland’s first Minister initiates a new referendum on independence Scotland’s first Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that after the publication of the terms of a British exit from the European Union, the region will need to hold a new referendum on independence, according to Reuters. “When we have clarity about “Breccia” and future relations between the UK and the EU, which, we hope, will appear this fall, then I will re-consider the issue of appointment of a referendum on independence,” — said the Minister. Nicola Sturgeon is a consistent opponent of “Breccia” — it became the sole head of the region, who refused to support the law on withdrawal from the EU. MS Sturgeon became first Minister in November 2014, succeeding Alex Salmond, who resigned following the referendum on independence. We will remind, the referendum on Scottish independence took place on 18 September 2014, and was attended by nearly 85% of

The Bell: Roman Abramovich did not renew UK visa More than three weeks ago, the Russian businessman Roman Abramovich has expired British visa investor, and the new entrepreneur was not given, according to The Bell, citing two sources in its environment. According to a third interlocutor of the edition, while official refusal to issue new visas have been reported, and UK authorities continue to consider the documents Mr Abramovich. The representative of the businessman did not comment on this information. The British government Department responsible for immigration control, also declined to comment. Russian businessman since July 2003, is the owner of English football club “Chelsea”. In addition, London was metallurgical holding Evraz, in which Roman Abramovich owns 30,76% of the shares. The Russians also owns several properties in the British capital, including a mansion on the street of Kensington Palace gardens and the house in Chester square, and also two

Poroshenko confirmed his intention to reconsider signed within the CIS treaties Moscow. May 20. INTERFAX.RU President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that Kyiv will conduct an audit of all international treaties, concluded within the Commonwealth of independent States, and out of not corresponding to the national interests of Ukraine. “Now we look through all international agreements concluded within the CIS, and out of those that will be found even the smallest discrepancy between our Ukrainian national interests,” — said Poroshenko during the ceremony of memory of victims of political repression on the territory of National historical memorial reserve “bykivnya graves” near Kyiv. Speaking about the day before he signed the decree about introduction in action of the decision of the Council of national security and defense of the final termination of Ukraine’s participation in the work of the statutory bodies of the CIS, he stressed that thus closed, the permanent

In Kiev counted 24 political prisoners of Ukrainians in Russia Moscow. May 20. INTERFAX.RU — the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands from the Russian Federation to release several dozen of Ukrainians in custody in Russia. “At least 24 Ukrainians are political prisoners in Russia (.. .) Once again demand from Russia to release the prisoners,” wrote Sunday morning in his Twitter account, the speaker of the Ukrainian foreign Ministry Marian Betz, adding that Kiev is also demanding the release of more than 40 people detained in the Crimea. On the third Sunday of may, Ukraine held commemorative events dedicated to the Day of memory of victims of political repression.

In the Bundestag, said that sanctions against Russia harm Europe The leader of the left Sahra wagenknecht urged to end the “glacial period in relations with Moscow.” According to her, the rapprochement with Russia in the interests of Europe. MOSCOW, may 20 — RIA Novosti. Rapprochement with Russia in the interests of Europe as this will ensure the safety and to achieve disarmament, said in an interview with the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung co-Chairman of the faction of the Left party in the Bundestag Sarah Wagenknecht. The politician urged to end the “glacial period in relations with Moscow.” The sanctions mainly harm the European and German companies. So it is in our interests to cancel them.Sarah Agenciescorrection faction of the Left party in the Bundestag While Wagenknecht said that Germany should continue to criticize the annexation of Crimea to Russia and Moscow’s actions in Syria. “But if the criticism comes from

The Prime Minister of Macedonia, called the possible new name of the country Macedonia could change its name to Ilindensko Republic of Macedonia, stated Minister of local government Zoran Zaev. A new name has been discussed in the past Sofia talks with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras, the newspaper “Nova Macedonia”. I informed the President, the Parliament, the government of Macedonia and Greece discuss the solution that can be acceptable to both parties. Ilindenska Republic of Macedonia is a possible compromise.Zoran Seitinger-Minister of Macedonia To change the name from Macedonia requires Greece that does not want to cause confusion with the Northern Greek region of Macedonia. After a meeting held in late January, the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the two countries in Skopje agreed to rename the capital’s airport and the main highway of the country, bearing the name of Alexander the great.

Poroshenko named three key achievements as President MOSCOW, may 19 — RIA Novosti. Petro Poroshenko called their main achievements on a post of the President of Ukraine, UNIAN reports. According to the head of the state, the most significant for the country are “strengthening of the Ukrainian army, the signing of the Association agreement with the EU and visa-free travel to more than 100 countries.” Separately, Poroshenko stopped on the defense of the country and the state of the armed forces. “Just returned from the front and I want to say that the Ukrainian soldiers not only clothed, fed and shod, but also have the appropriate medical and financial support is a stronghold of Ukrainian independence and sovereignty”, — said Poroshenko. He also added that Ukraine spends on defense about 6% of GDP, while other countries — “only 1%”. At the same time, Poroshenko noted that these funds could be

The NYT called those who helped the team trump to win the election in 2016 Team US President Donald trump three months before the presidential election in 2016, appealed for help to the emissary of the Arab princes George Kick, an Israeli expert on manipulation in the media Joel will Tamely and investor-Republican Eric Prince. This publication reports The New York Times, citing sources. According to the newspaper, at a joint meeting attended by the eldest son of the American President Donald trump, Jr. “Emissary George Nader stated Donald Trump, Jr., that the crown princes of Saudi Arabia and the UAE is ready to offer his father’s victory in the presidential election. Media specialist Joel Zamel touted the capabilities of its firms to provide the benefits of a political campaign,” the newspaper reported. According to sources, trump Jr. endorsed the proposals of the participants. The newspaper also said that Mr.