Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov © Anton novoderezhkin/TASS MOSCOW, December 18. /TASS/. The transfer of the CIA to the Russian side on the preparation of the terrorist attack in Saint-Petersburg is an exemplary example of cooperation between the US and Russia in the fight against terrorism. This was stated to journalists the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov.
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The Russian military of the composition SCCC leave Ukraine on December 19
MOSCOW, December 18. /TASS/. The work of the Russian military in the Joint center for control and coordination of ceasefire (SCCC) in the Donbass became impossible because of the actions of Kiev, they leave Ukraine on December 19.
Independents at the election of the President must hand over documents to the CEC before January 7
MOSCOW, December 18. /TASS/. Candidates running for President as self-nominated candidates, should submit their documents to the CEC before January 7, candidates from parties – until January 12. This follows from the calendar plan of the election campaign, approved on Monday at the CEC.
Helsingin Sanomat: the police searched the house of the journalist that wrote the article about military intelligence
Helsingin Sanomat: the police searched the house of the journalist that wrote the article about military intelligence The Finnish police raided the house of journalist of the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat (HS) Laura Halminen, who wrote an article about the work of military intelligence of the country. On 18 December he wrote HS. The searches took place on the evening of 17 December. Police confiscated Halminen laptop, tablet PC, memory card, personal and office phones. The police explained that the raids conducted because of the suspicion in the disclosure of secrets related to national security. According to Helminen, the police did not have search warrants. Halminen said that before the searches broke the hard drive on your computer to destroy all the information and protect their sources. Then the computer began to smoke, the journalist called the fire Department. 16 Dec HS published an article on the work of the military
Gaddafi’s son wanted to be the Libyan President
Gaddafi’s son wanted to be the Libyan President The son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi considers the possibility of their participation in the elections of the President of the country. About this newspaper Egypt Today, with reference to Basema al-Hashimi al-Soula, the head of the tribe and a representative of the Gaddafi family. According to him, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi “will run in the upcoming presidential elections”. The vote could take place in mid-2018. As-Soul said that the son of the former leader of Jamahiriya has prepared its own program, which intends shortly to publish. In it, in particular, reports on the hope to help Libya with the UN. In early June the armed groups, “Abu Bakr as-Siddiq” said that the release of Seif al-Islam free. It took him almost six years ago and kept all this time. After the family’s lawyer said that the son of the former Libyan
Trump and Putin talked about intelligence cooperation
Trump and Putin talked about intelligence cooperation Moscow. 17 Dec. INTERFAX.RU — the Presidents of the United States and Russia Donald trump, and Vladimir Putin called the prevention of terrorist attacks in St. Petersburg with the help of the CIA as an example of how cooperation between the two countries leads to positive results, according to the White house. “Russian President Vladimir Putin called today (Sunday — if) President Donald Trump to thank him for the timely warning of the intelligence services of the USA sent to Russia in connection with the preparation of a major terrorist attack in St. Petersburg”, — stated in the message. It is noted that “on the basis of information provided by the United States, the Russian authorities were able to capture terrorists just before the attack, which could claim the lives of a large number of people.” “Not a single Russian was killed, and
The far East will cover marine air shield
The far East will cover marine air shield In the Pacific fleet created a new army, air force and air defense. In 2018, the naval aviation and air defense forces of the Pacific fleet will join as part of a strong army with headquarters at Kamchatka. A new operative Association will include at least two divisions — air and air defense forces. He was instructed to control the air environment in Kamchatka, Chukotka and the Arctic region. According to experts, the formation of the army, air force and air defense in the neighborhood of AK indicates the increasing potential impact of the Pacific fleet. As told “Izvestia” in the defense Ministry, the formation of the army, air force and air defense will begin in 2018. Its composition will move aviation units, air defense missile and radar troops. The area of responsibility of the future pooling extends from the Northern Kuril
Antonov: contact leaders of the Russian Federation and the United States reaffirm that the countries need each other
Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov © Alexander Shcherbak/TASS WASHINGTON, 18 Dec. /TASS/. The presidents Russia and USA Vladimir Putin and Donald trump demonstrate the importance of cooperation between Moscow and Washington. About this on Sunday said the Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov. Speaking at a reception to mark the 210th anniversary of Russian-American relations, he reminded the guests about held on 17 December conversation between the two leaders, during which Putin thanked trump for the information from the Central intelligence Agency, which helped to prevent the attack in Saint-Petersburg. “It is obvious that this is a positive example of what can be achieved our country working together,” said Antonov.
In Russia, officially began the presidential election campaign
© Anton novoderezhkin/TASS MOSCOW, December 18. /TASS/. Election campaign at elections of the President of Russia was officially launched on Monday – exactly three months before election day. Candidates have 90 days to complete the formal nomination process at conventions or to support meetings of groups of voters to hand over documents to the CEC to collect signatures, to carry out extensive propaganda work and fight with opponents in debates on TV and radio. The Federation Council at plenary meeting on 15 December adopted a resolution on appointment of presidential elections of Russia on March 18, 2018. Thus, the elections will coincide with the four-year anniversary of the reunification of Crimea and Sevastopol with Russia. The decision of the Federation Council was officially published in “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” on Monday night. By law, it is the official publication of the decision gives a start to the campaign from this point are
Former Chilean President Pinera won the presidential elections
Former Chilean President Pinera won the presidential elections Ex-President Sebastian Pinera returned to the presidency of Chile for the years 2018-2022, winning in the second round with his rival, the Senator — center-left, Alejandro Galliera. This is with reference to the results of the Central electoral Commission reports the Santiago Times. For piñera voted 54.51 percent of voters (3.5 million), for his competitor Galliera — 45,49% (2.55 million people). Piñera was President of Chile from 2010-2014. According to the publication, he in his election campaign promised to double the country’s economic growth, to create 600 thousand new jobs and reduce the budget deficit.