Category: Politics

Luzhkov called the challenges facing Putin in case of a victory on elections The solution of economic problems should be the main objective of Vladimir Putin in case of his victory in the presidential election in 2018, said the ex-mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov. “I do not believe that the incumbent President Vladimir Putin, there is not even a fundamental difficulty with all candidates, which are now stated his desire to become President. Another thing is that Putin has no pending tasks. First of all, this is the real economy,” he said in an interview with RIA Novosti. According to Luzhkov, the current government, especially the economic bloc of the Cabinet of Ministers with his work, unable to cope. “We have no way to get out of the crisis situation, in which fell due to low energy prices, although the government has repeatedly stated that the early phase of recovery

The General staff instructed to suppress the signals of the 2G and 3G on the bases of the Russian Federation in Syria The chief of the 8th Directorate of the General staff of the Russian Armed forces Lieutenant-General Yuri Kuznetsov instructed to ensure the suppression of the signals of the 2G and 3G on the airbases Hamim and Tartus in Syria. It is reported by RBC with reference to the relevant document, signed by Mr Kuznetsov 2 Feb. The authenticity of the document was confirmed by a source in the defense Ministry. Responsible for the execution of the order assigned control of troops, electronic warfare, headed by major General Yury Lastochkin. The document States that at the base Hamim suppression devices shall be provided until March 30, and throughout the Russian military presence in Syria, including on the basis of Tartus, until 1 July. The source of RBC in the

The President Of South Korea, Moon Jae-In © Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Photo via AP SEOUL, February 20. /TASS/. The leader of the Republic of Korea moon Jae-In accepted the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Russia during the world Cup in 2018, which will be held from 14 June to 15 July. This was announced on Tuesday in Seoul to the Russian journalists by the assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Vice-President of the Olympic Committee of Russia Igor Levitin. “The Russian President invited South Korean President to visit Moscow during the world Cup. Mr. President accepted the invitation and now through diplomatic channels is set to the date of the visit of the President of Korea,” – said Levitin.

Venezuela has launched its cryptocurrency “Petro” in circulation MEXICO city, 20 Feb — RIA Novosti. Venezuela has started the implementation of its cryptocurrency “Petro”. As reported by President Nicolas Maduro in his Twitter, the currency started midnight (7am GMT). For the first time Maduro has announced plans to create its own crypto currency in the beginning of December 2017. According to him, the use of new technology will help to overcome financial blockade of the country. The initial cost of the Venezuelan cryptocurrency will be $ 60 for a “Petro”, during the pre-bidding will be implemented to 38.4 million Petro, announced late officials. HelpBitcoin baccani, cryptocurrency Where it comes from, how it works and whether or not to invest in it? Answer the main questions concerning the most progressive and discussing, but also the most mysterious financial instrument of our time. Read more

Without Belarus: Kiev praised the idea of sending Belarusian troops in Ukraine MOSCOW, 20 Feb — RIA Novosti. Belarus cannot participate in the UN peacekeeping mission in the Donbass because of membership in the organization of collective security Treaty (CSTO), said Deputy foreign Minister of Ukraine Olena zerkal. Offer Minsk Previously the foreign Ministry of Belarus said that Minsk is ready to discuss deployment of a peacekeeping contingent in the conflict zone. According to the head of the Belarusian diplomacy, Uladzimir Makei, the matter was discussed with the special representative of the US state Department in Ukraine with Kurt Volker on the sidelines of the Munich security conference. The diplomat also noted that Belarus is ready to participate in this process in any format if this is acceptable to all involved parties. Mackay stressed that the Russian and Ukrainian sides need to compromise for convergence on the introduction of peacekeepers

The President of Kazakhstan approved the new Kazakh alphabet based on the Latin alphabet ALMA-ATA. 20 Feb — RIA Novosti. The President of Kazakhstan signed a decree approving a new version of the alphabet of the Kazakh language based on the Latin alphabet, according to the press service of the head of state. In October 2017 Nazarbayev signed the decree on the gradual translation of the alphabet of the Kazakh language to Latin script by 2025. At the same time was adopted the alphabet of the Kazakh language to the Latin alphabet of 32 letters. But it was widely used apostrophes, which, according to many experts and ordinary citizens, impede the reading and writing. Approved by the President of the new alphabet also contains 32 letters, it reduced the number of apostrophes and introduced digraphs (sh, ch). Until 1920-ies of the Kazakh language used the Arabic script, which was replaced

Surovikin can lead the Russian troops in Syria, the source said MOSCOW, 20 Feb — RIA Novosti. The commander of aerospace forces (VKS) Russia Colonel General Sergei Surovikin could once again lead the group of Russian Armed forces in Syria, which he commanded in June and December 2017, told RIA Novosti source in the defense Ministry. “Sergey can once again go on a business trip to Syria to head the Russian group. This possibility is currently being discussed,” said a source in the Russian defense Ministry. However, he explained that in the case of sending on a business trip to Syria Surovikin remains the commander of the VKS, its responsibilities in this position will temporarily perform one of the deputies. Currently, Russian forces in Syria is commanded by Colonel-General Alexander Zhuravlev, who headed in November 2017 Eastern military district instead of the City. In 2016, Zhuravlev had command of the

To bring to the divorce Kiev and the Donbass should put forces and means in the area of stanytsia Luhanska. Near the village of Lugansk, on 22 February should be a dilution of forces and means of Kiev and the Donbass. This “news” told two sources in the Russian diplomatic circles. The information was confirmed by the leadership of the DNI and LC. Operation in this area remains a critical step, because after this should begin raising parties along the line of contact, explained “news” the Chairman of the National Council of Donetsk national Republic Denis Pushilin. The dilution of forces and means in the village of Lugansk was postponed several times. The readiness to take this step by the Ukrainian side declared on January 18 after a meeting of the contact group in Minsk. However, scheduled for January 21 plans were not destined to come true. In the end,

Spiritualism, shamans, Rasputin. What is corruption at the highest level in Korea In Seoul recently pronounced a sentence on loud corruption business, in which was involved the former President, the nation’s biggest corporations and most influential religious sect. The logical end came the most spectacular corruption scandal in the modern history of South Korea. To 20 years of imprisonment sentenced Choi sung-SIL — a childhood friend of ex-President Park Geun-Hye. It has had a decisive influence on many of the key political decisions including communication with spirits and divination. Tablet in the trash as a key to a Palace coup 30 October 2016, the South Korean President Park Geun-Hye arrived for questioning at chief Prosecutor’s office of Seoul. She had planned to tell the investigators whether she had betrayed state secrets to the country of his childhood friend Choi sung-SIL, turning to her for advice. The interrogation was over before

The Minister of foreign Affairs of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov © Sergei Savostyanov/TASS MOSCOW, February 19. /TASS/. The participants of the International discussion club “Valdai” “Russia in the middle East: a game for all fields” for the first day managed to discuss almost all the “weak points” of the region – the Syrian crisis, the situation in Yemen, the Kurdish question, the Palestinian-Israeli settlement, as well as aggravated contradictions between Israel and Iran. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov, and his Iranian counterpart, Javad Zarif, Advisor to Syrian President Busana Shaaban and Deputy, the UN special envoy on Syria, Ramzi Ramzi Ezzeddin. The fact that the conference is held already for the seventh time and each time collects all of the more senior guests demonstrates that Russia, thanks to its balanced