Category: Russia

Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia will take retaliatory measures in the event of new sanctions by the United States Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow will retaliate if new US sanctions are imposed. TASS writes about this. If new, as they said, hellish sanctions follow, then, of course, we will react. We can't help but react Sergey LavrovMinister of Foreign Affairs of Russia The head of the department did not say what kind of reaction would follow from Russia. In his opinion, Russophobic sentiments in NATO and the EU do not allow Western states to move away from confrontation and do important things. Lavrov refused to guess what steps the West intends to take with respect to Moscow. He called the sanctions an illegitimate unilateral measure and a dead end that would turn against those who initiated it. Our Western colleagues have absolutely lost the culture of dialogue, diplomatic

Alexander Gunzburg: it is possible to adapt the COVID-19 vaccine without a sample of the omicron strain adapted for the new strain of coronavirus omicron vaccine against COVID-19 can be created without a sample. This is reported by TASS. According to the scientist, it is possible to adapt the vaccine knowing the nucleotide sequence of the virus, just as the Center's specialists have already done similar work for all previous strains. So far, there is no sample of the omicron-strain at the Center, they are waiting for it from the Ministry of Health, or “when we have an infected one, then we will isolate it.” A new strain under the code B.1.1.529 was detected in South Africa on November 11 , isolated cases were also recorded in Japan, Canada, Spain, Sweden, Egypt, Austria and other countries. The head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova said that there are no cases of infection

“Vedomosti”: Ministry of Transport will check QR codes before check-in passengers of flights before buying tickets. Now the certificate will be checked only before check-in for the flight. The newspaper “Vedomosti” writes about this with reference to sources in airlines and the Ministry of Transport. “The adjusted position of the Ministry of Transport will be presented on December 7 at a meeting with deputies in the State Duma Transport Committee chaired by Yevgeny Moskvichev,” said one from sources. According to the agency's interlocutors, if after the purchase of the ticket there is no vaccination certificate registered on the State Service website, the airline will send him a notification about the need to obtain such a certificate. If the QR code does not appear by the time of check-in for the flight (in Russian airlines, check-in opens 24 hours before departure), the airline will terminate the contract of carriage and must

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he accepted Putin's invitation to visit Russia Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced during his weekly speech that he had accepted the invitation Russian leader Vladimir Putin to visit Russia. The broadcast was conducted on the Brazilian president's YouTube channel. “President Putin invited us to visit Russia. The invitation has been accepted, ”Bolsonaro said. He added that it is a “joy and great honor” to pay a visit to Russia. According to him, this trip “opens a window of opportunity” for Brazil. In April, Putin and Bolsonaro discussed the prospects for the development of bilateral relations during a telephone conversation. In particular, the leaders of the two countries considered various aspects of practical cooperation in the fight against the spread of the new coronavirus, including the registration in Brazil of the Russian vaccine against COVID-19 Sputnik V, the organization of supplies, as well as the production

Paulina Porizkova starred in a black lace bodysuit with a deep neckline and inspired fans in underwear and excited the fans. The corresponding photo appeared on her Instagram page. The 56-year-old celebrity is shown with her hair loose in a black lace bodysuit with a deep neckline and high-heeled shoes of the same color in a photo posted on the network. Porizkova filmed reclining facing the photographer. “When I was younger, I used to wear nice underwear for him. Now I dress like that for myself. (…) I have never loved my body as I do now, “she signed the post, which received almost 60 thousand likes. Fans appreciated the slender physique of the model in the comments. “You are as good as wine over the years. Wow! “,” The most beautiful woman on the planet “,” You inspire me so much! “,” How do you manage to stay so

ERT: Greek citizen infected with the omicron strain was fully vaccinated Greek citizen infected with coronavirus in the strain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is reported by the Greek public television ERT. Health Minister Thanos Pleuris and the head of the National Public Health Organization EODY Theoclis Zautis have confirmed that the first case of infection with the omicron strain has been discovered in the country. The 60-year-old businessman, who arrived from South Africa to Crete via a European country on the morning of November 26, is now under quarantine with mild symptoms. The rapid test he took at the airport reportedly was negative. However, the very next day, he showed mild symptoms. The man did rapid tests every day; on November 29, the test was positive. Then a PCR test was performed. In connection with the suspicion of infection with the omicron strain, a study was carried out, which

NSAID: USA releases first production prototype of the upgraded B61-12 atomic bomb … This is reported by TASS with reference to the US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NSNSA). It is specified that the sample was produced on November 23. The upgraded warhead will replace three modifications of the B61 -3, B61-4 and B61-7 ammunition B61, which entered service in 1968. As noted in the department, as a result of modernization, the duration of the bomb's service in service will increase by at least 20 years. Full-scale serial production is planned to begin in May 2022, and the completion of the production of all necessary nuclear warheads will be in the 2026 financial year. At the end of November, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the US Air Force had worked out a possible nuclear strike on Russian territory. According to him, ten strategic bombers have worked out

RBC: the United Russia party has prepared answers to 10 myths about vaccinations against COVID-19 State Duma deputies from United Russia “Before the regional week from November 29 to December 5, during which they work with voters in the regions, they prepared recommendations with arguments in favor of vaccination against COVID-19 and QR codes. RBC writes about this with reference to a document, the authenticity of which was confirmed by two party members. As the press service of United Russia told the newspaper, the party regularly prepares for parliamentarians “reference materials on key initiatives, bills, topical issues.” It is noted that the distribution of such recommendations is a standard practice. The developed document contains theses on what arguments in the conversation with Russians, the media and during possible discussions to give in favor of vaccination and how to debunk the 10 most popular myths about it. Thus, in response to

The head of SDS-Ugol Fedyaev to President Putin about an emergency at Listvyazhnaya: I will bear responsibility Coal “Mikhail Fedyaev and the general director of the company Gennady Alekseev announced to Russian President Vladimir Putin their readiness to be punished for the accident at the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kemerovo, as a result of which 51 people died. Their words are reported by RBC. Putin asked Fedyaev a question about safety measures at Listvyazhnaya. Mikhail Yuryevich Fedyaev, the board of directors somehow monitors what is happening in the field of security, or does he only count money? Vladimir Putin President of Russia In response, Fedyaev declared to the president his readiness to bear responsibility for the emergency. It turns out that the human factor has crossed out all this. I am ready to bear any responsibility Mikhail FedyaevThe head of the board of directors of SDS-Ugol Alekseev, in turn, said that

Estonian President Karis: Lukashenko uses migrants for political purposes regarded the use of migrants for political purposes as a new type of threat. This was reported by RIA Novosti. In Brussels, the head of Estonia and the vice-president of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas, the head of Estonia discussed the settlement of the crisis “caused by migration pressure and coordinated by the Lukashenka regime.” He considered it important to implement the sanctions imposed by the European Union. Karis believes that it is necessary to continue to exert pressure on the Belarusian leader to deal with the migrants, allow them to apply for asylum in the republic or return home. In addition, Lukashenka must ensure access to humanitarian aid for those in need, especially in connection with the approaching frost, the politician said. From the beginning of 2021, people began to flock to the border of Belarus with Latvia, Lithuania and