Peskov urged not to look for “gotchas” in the nomination of Medvedev as Prime Minister

Peskov urged not to look for “gotchas” in the nomination of Medvedev as Prime Minister Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov refused to answer the journalists ‘ question, considered President Vladimir Putin, other candidates for the post of Prime Minister, except Dmitry Medvedev, the correspondent of “Vedomosti”. “I can’t answer this question. This is an exclusive prerogative of the President (to nominate a candidate for Prime Minister — “Vedomosti”.). He has exercised that right and has put forward the candidacy of Dmitry Medvedev”, — said the representative of the Kremlin. To explain why this time Putin did not announce the candidature of a new Prime Minister before the presidential election, as he did before the election of 2012, Sands was also difficult: “there is No explanation. Candidate (Prime Minister) nominated after the inauguration of the President, which was done”. Peskov urged “not to look for gotchas” in

Putin and Medvedev congratulated Pashinian with the appointment of the Prime Minister of Armenia

Putin and Medvedev congratulated Pashinian with the appointment of the Prime Minister of Armenia The President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Nikol Pashinian, entered today into the office of Prime Minister of Armenia. 9фотографий9фотографий9фотографий Mr Putin expressed hope that the work of Mr. Pashinian “will further strengthen the friendly and allied relations” between the countries. The message was sent to the acting Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. According to mister Medvedev, development of trade-economic, scientific-technical and cultural-humanitarian cooperation “fully meet the interests of Russia and Armenia”. Nikol Pashinian approved by the Prime Minister at the second attempt. In the coming weeks he needs to form a new Cabinet and submit to Parliament its programme. After that he will fulfil the many promises, one of which concerns the conduct of the country’s early parliamentary elections.

Medvedev questioned the idea that personal income tax to increase to 15%

Medvedev questioned the idea that personal income tax to increase to 15% MOSCOW, may 8 — RIA Novosti. The candidate for the post of Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev at a meeting with the faction “Fair Russia” in the state Duma said that the initiative to increase the personal income tax in Russia is 15%, not likely to be implemented, said after consultations of the first Deputy Chairman of the faction Mikhail Emelyanov. “He (Medvedev) has not expressed a very optimistic opinion about raising the personal income tax in Russia from 13 to 15%. He said not the fact that this will be implemented,” — said RIA Novosti Emelyanov. According to the Deputy, Medvedev, commenting on the “not impressive” growth of the Russian economy, linked it with the anti-Russian sanctions. Medvedev, whose candidature the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin proposed to approve the post of

Medvedev has once again topped the Russian government

© AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko MOSCOW, may 8. /TASS/. State Duma deputies by an absolute majority of votes as expected on Tuesday approved the candidacy of Dmitry Medvedev for the post of Prime Minister. The nomination was made on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately after his official inauguration as head of state. May 8, Putin was personally presented to the Parliament the candidacy of Medvedev at the plenary session of the state Duma. The President gave a high assessment of Medvedev on a post of the head of the government and asked MPs to support the proposed candidate. The head of state noted the need to ensure continuity in the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers in terms of when it is necessary without delay to start implementing an ambitious program of socio-economic development of Russia, extended on the eve of the head of state and dubbed the

Chizhov believes that a nuclear deal with Iran will not collapse, regardless of the U.S. decision

Russia’s envoy to the EU Vladimir Chizhov © Ruslan shamukov/TASS BRUSSELS, 8 may. /TASS/. Nuclear deal with Iran will not collapse, regardless of the decision of the President of the United States Donald trump, but in the way of its implementation there will be problems. This was stated on Tuesday by Russian journalists, Russia’s permanent representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov.

Confirmed the second foreign visit of Kim Jong-UN

Confirmed the second foreign visit of Kim Jong-UN DPRK leader Kim Jong-UN is to visit China. He held talks with President of China XI Jinping in Dalian, said the Agency “Xinhua”. Si Kim has arranged for the Banquet, they together walked. The leaders exchanged views on Sino-Korean relations and other issues of mutual interest. Si expressed its support for Pyongyang in the negotiations with South Korea and USA and is ready to promote peaceful dialogue. Kim Jong-UN at the meeting indicated that he hoped to build trust with the US through dialogue, and to advance the process of political settlement on the Korean Peninsula. The North Korean leader also reiterated that the country will not need nuclear weapons if the other abandons its hostile policy. He reaffirmed Pyongyang’s denuclearization in the region. This is the second trip to China, Kim Jong-UN for a month and a half at the end

Poroshenko accused Putin of striving to return to the Soviet Union

Poroshenko accused Putin of striving to return to the Soviet Union Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to return to the Soviet Union, winning the Ukraine. With such statement in interview to TV channel CBS News by the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. To restore the USSR, Putin, according to Poroshenko, wants to conquer Ukraine. “Yes, to re-conquer. And to return to the USSR or the Russian Empire. As you prefer”, he said. In April, Poroshenko called “aggression” against Kiev “Achilles heel” of Russia. “Neither the Kremlin nor Putin, of course, did not expect such a result. The path to victory in this war against the Moscow aggressor passes through our victory in Ukraine”, — he said during the Kyiv security forum. To influence the behavior of Russia Poroshenko urged to ensure maximum benefit from anti-Russian sanctions. Relations between Kyiv and Moscow deteriorated sharply after the reunification of the Crimea with

Medvedev praised the implementation of the decree of Putin in the 8 trillion rubles

Medvedev praised the implementation of the decree of Putin in the 8 trillion rubles For performance new the may decree of President Vladimir Putin will require a minimum of 8 trillion until 2024 This was stated by acting Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at a meeting with the faction of the Communist party, according to RBC with reference to the four participants. According to interlocutors of the edition, Medvedev said that “minimum funds” for this purpose was found. After the official inauguration, Putin signed a decree which formalized voiced in the address to the Federal message development objectives of the country until 2024 According to the new decree, Russia must enter the five largest economies in the world, to reduce by half poverty, improve incomes and increase the life expectancy of the population. These goals will be issued in 12 national projects in the field of demography, health, education, urban development,