Category: Russia

Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow considers the last actions of the outgoing US administration as unfriendly and provocative steps to undermine the future of Russian-American relations. This is stated in a press release on the website of the President. “This is clearly contrary to the fundamental interests of both Russian and American peoples. Given the special responsibility of Russia and the United States for the preservation of global security detrimental to the whole complex of international relations”, — Putin said. At the same time, the President reminded that Russia has all bases to give an adequate response. The expulsion of American diplomats will not be performed. “We’re not going to create problems for American diplomats,” — promised the Russian leader, thus rejecting the relevant proposal of the Ministry of foreign Affairs. According to Putin, Moscow will not stoop to the level of “cooking” diplomacy. Further steps

Vladimir Putin President Vladimir Putin congratulated us counterpart Barack Obama on the upcoming holidays, despite his decision to expel from the United States to Russian diplomats. This was reported on the Kremlin website on Friday, December 30. “It is a pity that the administration of President Barack Obama completes his work in a similar way, but nevertheless I congratulate him and his family members a happy New year”, — reads the statement of the head of state. The Russian leader also expressed congratulations and wished prosperity to the President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. In addition, Putin said that Moscow considers the last actions of the outgoing US administration as unfriendly and provocative steps to undermine the future of Russian-American relations, it was reported earlier on Friday. Russia has reason to retaliate, but to do it it will not. Thus the head of state rejected the proposal of the

Petro Poroshenko The President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent to the heads of States and governments of foreign countries and heads of international organizations merry Christmas and happy New year. This is stated in the message published on the Kremlin website on Friday, December 30. Congratulations Putin sent to leaders of all CIS countries, except for the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. So, telegrams will be received by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Message in particular, sent to the presidents of South Ossetia, Venezuela, Turkey, Finland, India, the heads of the governments of Israel and Japan. Putin also congratulated Pope Francis, Queen of great Britain Elizabeth II and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa may, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the king of Spain Philip VI, President of China XI Jinping elected US President Donald trump, Chairman of the State Council and

Polypropolene Vladimir Putin spoke about how to become a magician The difficulties of the year rallied the Russian people and opened the reserves of the opportunities to move forward, said President of Russia Vladimir Putin. In the traditional new year address, which aired in the far East, he called 2016 a tough, reports TASS. “It’s important we believe in ourselves, in our strength, in our country,” — said the head of state. “We work well and we succeeded”, he added, thanking all Russians “for the victories and achievements, for the understanding, trust, real, heartfelt concern about Russia.” According to Putin, all the Russians “share common concerns and common joys, combines long-standing tradition to celebrate the New year with family, with hope for the best.” The President also reminded the citizens of the country who do not sit at the festive table, because “ensuring the security of Russia, work in businesses

In the Tyumen region the pensioner, at which officials cut down a fir tree, the neighbors gave the new tree. It is reported VistaNews. The tree under their Windows 86-year-old resident of the village of Yarkovo Anna Foltz found on the morning of Saturday, December 31. So the neighbors congratulated her on the upcoming holiday. According to one of the locals, Foltz was very happy gift. The Christmas tree she put at home. The grandchildren presented the woman a toy for decoration. Wood had retired, grew in her garden about 50 years. It cut down on 1 December and installed in the Central square of the village. The official who ordered it without asking permission Foltz, — the chief of Department of capital construction of administration of Yarkovsky district. After the scandal, he filed his resignation, and on December 12, was dismissed.

In Moscow on Saturday, 31 December, because of the strong wind announced a storm warning. It is reported TASS with reference to Roshydromet. It is expected that until about 21:00 Moscow time the wind gusts will reach 15 meters per second. In this regard, motorists were advised not to leave cars under trees, and pedestrians — around loose billboards and road signs. According to a site Gismeteo, the temperature in the capital in the evening of 31 December will reach two degrees Celsius. In early January holidays are also expected to fairly warm weather, however, on the night of 3 to 4 January, the temperature begins to dramatically decrease. On Christmas day, January 7, forecasters expect that it will reach minus 25 degrees. The last time a storm warning in Moscow announced in early December due to wet snow, sleet and strong winds with gusts up to 17 meters per

In 88 settlements in the Crimea was a power cut. The reason was adverse weather conditions. On Friday, December 30, reports the Ministry of energy. The problems began at 11:00 local time (coincides with Moscow). “Without electricity remained part of the household consumers (about 27 800 people) in the cities of Sudak and Sochi, in 88 settlements Simferopol, Red Perekop, Feodosia, Kerch, Yevpatoria and may day areas”, — stated in the message of the Ministry. Energy take measures for temporary power supply of socially important objects. The head of the Crimea Sergey Aksenov said that the instructions to troubleshoot this already. “I think that all will end happily, New year all Crimeans with the light will meet”, — quotes its RIA Novosti.

In Irkutsk abolished the state of emergency imposed in connection with the mass poisoning of the bath concentrate “Hawthorn”. As reported on Saturday, 31 December, RIA Novosti, the corresponding order issued by the city mayor, Dmitry Budnikov. “In Irkutsk from December 31, canceled the state of emergency associated with the mass poisoning of the citizens of surrogate alcohol products”, — told the news Agency in the press service of the city hall, The city official Igor Naumkin added that over the past few days, new cases of poisoning in Irkutsk were reported, Despite this, the police with the support of the volunteers and activists of youth organizations throughout the January holidays will test the outlets to determine the presence of counterfeit alcohol products. By order of Rospotrebnadzor from 26 December for a month from the shelves of Russian stores should be removed all cosmetic tinctures, concentrates and liquids containing ethyl

Vladimir Putin Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a congratulatory letter to President-elect of the United States Donald Trump expressed hope for the restoration of constructive relations between States. On Friday, December 30, reported on the Kremlin website. The challenges countries faced in recent years, confirmed that “Russian-American relations remain an important factor of stability and security in the modern world,” Putin said. Earlier, the Russian leader congratulated the current President Barack Obama with the upcoming holidays, despite his decision to expel from the United States to Russian diplomats. The President also sent his congratulations to the leaders of all CIS countries, except for the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 23 Dec trump said of the holiday message from Putin. He expressed hope that both countries will strive for constructive cooperation, and not “go alternative way.” Earlier in the day, the Russian President promised to visit US if he gets an

Dmitry Peskov Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said about the reaction of Vladimir Putin on his closed eyes during the President’s address to the Federal Assembly. As he explained in the broadcast of “international sawmill” on channel NTV, the camera showed him in the moment of “maximum concentration”. “In two hours Putin calls — He said, “Dmitry, here these points, accents, what do you think they sounded?”. I speak: “Vladimir Vladimirovich, this is great, I think this is right on target, it reached the audience.” And after a short pause, asked: “how do you know, Dmitry Sergeyevich?” — said Peskov. He admitted that he didn’t know what to say: “I began to mumble nervously. And the voice I quietly said, “You slept all the time, Dmitry””. In response to a question from the program host Tigran Keosayan about what he at the time was the state,