Category: World

Ursula von der Leyen Germany opposes full or partial lifting of sanctions against Russia in exchange for agreement on the reduction of nuclear weapons. This was stated by the Minister of defence of Germany Ursula von der Leyen in the program Hardtalk on TV channel “bi-Bi-si”. The Minister said that Berlin’s position remains unchanged: only the full implementation by Moscow and its allies the Minsk agreement can lead to the lifting of restrictions. Responding to a question on the proposed Donald trump deal, von der Leyen said: “it is Obvious that a bunch of “sanctions in exchange for limiting nuclear weapons” doesn’t work, so Germany is the decision is not supported”. January 15, in an interview with Bild newspaper the Times and Donald trump made for the conclusion of nuclear agreements with Moscow in the framework of negotiations on the mitigation of anti-Russian sanctions. “Let’s see if we can make

The number of victims of avalanches in the hotel “Rugapiana” in Italy has increased to nine. About this newspaper The Telegraph. In the second half of the day on Monday, January 23, were found the bodies of a woman and two men. Missing are 20 people. 11 people survived the disaster. Earlier it was reported about the seven victims. A few hours before the avalanche, the hotel owner Bruno di Tommaso, who at that time was on the Adriatic sea, authorities sent an urgent letter with a request to clear the road, so that guests were able to evacuate. The earthquake that occurred earlier in the area had frightened people. They wanted to leave the hotel, but the only way that connects it to civilization, was covered with snow. No attempt to evacuate the people before the avalanche of authorities have not undertaken, limiting the promise to send snow-removal equipment.

Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the world is entering a new historical era. On Tuesday, January 24, according to Reuters. “I think that after a quarter-century after the unification of Germany, the end of the Cold war, perhaps, a new historical era is replacing another,” said Merkel. However, she expressed the opinion that openness, and not populism, polarization, and isolation would be the solution to such global issues as globalization. “We have to show that adhere to the basic principles of our nation,” added the Chancellor. January 22, foreign Minister of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that with the election of Donald trump for President of the United States, the old world of the twentieth century, “finally over.” In his view, the world must be ready for turbulent times. The question of which values will be dominant in the twenty-first century, remains open, he added. The inauguration of

Peter Siyyarto Anti-Russian sanctions “ineffective and harmful” for the European economy and for the Russian Federation. In an interview with “Kommersant” said the head of the foreign Ministry of Hungary Peter Siarto. In particular, the loss of his country from restrictive measures on exports for three years amounted to $ 6.5 billion. “Given that annual volume of Hungarian exports is about $ 90 billion, is a sensitive loss.” Szijjártó expressed hope for an easing of sanctions in March during the EU summit, however, “much depends on the Russian-American dialogue”. “This will not impact directly on the position of Budapest, but may have an impact on the EU as a whole: if in dialogue of Moscow and Washington there is a positive shift, it will be easier to convince our friends in Europe to follow the same path. It is obvious that business is against the policy of sanctions,” he said.

Director of the middle East Department of the MFA of Russia Sergey Vershinin (center), special envoy of the President of Russia Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev (right) First day of Syrian peace talks in Astana were successful. As reported by RIA Novosti, said at a press conference the head of the Russian delegation, Alexander Lavrentiev. “Despite the fact that initially, the tension was quite high, but after all parties have demonstrated a reasonable approach, tried in the end to avoid any action that could be put on the line to disrupt this very important as we consider events of international resonance”, — he said. Thus, according to Lavrentiev, the level of distrust on the part of the Syrian armed opposition in the negotiations in Astana on Syria faded, they realized that Russia is a reliable partner. At the same time to bring delegations of the Syrian authorities and the opposition for the

The Polish foreign Ministry has declassified the report of the “Theses on politics of the Republic in relation to Russia and Ukraine,” which refers to the country’s transition to a Pro-Russian policy. On Monday, January 23, reports PAP. The document, dated March 4, 2008, signed by the head of the Department for Eastern policy of the Agency Yaroslav Bratkevich. Access to the material had only four people, including who was at that time the post of Minister of foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski. “The authors of the document decided that the Pro-Russian position of Poland will be a certain kind of tool, the trick towards the West, so as to improve the reputation”, — commented on the acting foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski. However, he added that “Ukraine proposes integration, and pseudobase with the West, the fictitious integration”, reports TASS. As stated in the document, the country has a stereotype that Russia

Mike Pompeo The U.S. Senate has approved Mike Pompeo for the position of Director of the CIA, Reuters reports. Pompeo voted for the majority of the senators. Almost all opponents of Pompeo belong to the Democrats. Candidate Pompeo, Congressman from Kansas, made even before his inauguration, President-elect Donald trump. Pompeo previously during the hearings in the Senate on the question of its approval, said that Russia “does little to” destroy “Islamic state.” Also, according to him, Russia is “aggressively asserting itself”, “invading” Ukraine and “occupying” its territory, as it threatens Europe. In addition, according to him, the problems the United States, in addition to “aggressive” Russia, Iran to create a conducting “subversive politics” and China is causing “real tension”. Expressing his opinion about the hacker attacks against Democrats, Pompeo said about the “evidence” that these “aggressive actions” were made by order of Moscow. Pompeo predecessor as Director of the CIA

Madonna Madonna should be arrested for saying that she “thought to blow up the White house” after winning Donald trump on the election of the President of the United States. This statement was made by adviser to the Republican, former speaker of the house of representatives newt Gingrich in the Fox News, reported in the microblog channel on Twitter. “This is the new left-wing fascism. She is part of it, I think we should be ready to protect yourself… Madonna should be arrested,” said Gingrich. 23 Jan Madonna explained that her harsh expressions on the women’s protest March to trump was taken out of context. “I’m not a violent person and do not promote violence… My speech begins with the words “I want to start a revolution of love”… My statement was a metaphor,” she said. Madonna has acted with sharp expressions in the address of the new US President

USA does not rule out joint operations in Syria, in particular against the “Islamic state”. The journalists said the White house spokesman Sean Spicer, reports TASS. “If there’s a way that allows us to fight with ISIL along with any country, be it Russia or any other country, and we have a common national interest, of course, we will use it,” said Spicer, responding to a question about the possibility of a joint Russian-American operation in Syria. However, he did not give any details regarding took place, according to the defense Ministry, the transmission of the coordinates of the terrorists in Syria, the Russian VKS on the basis Hamim. Spicer recommended to address this issue to the Pentagon and stated that such cooperation between Moscow and Washington is “still evolving”. The international coalition led by the United States in 2014 is conducting in Syria operation against terrorists. Russian HQs have

Donald Trump The President of the United States Donald trump left his company the Trump Organization. On Monday, January 23, as reported by RIA Novosti, told reporters the White house spokesman Sean Spicer. “He left the company, as promised before he headed the White house,” said Spicer. Previously Advisor to trump on taxes Sheri Dillon declared that it is up to the inauguration will transfer all of its assets to trust management and will refuse all the positions in his company. “All investments and business assets in the Trump Organization have been or will be transferred to the trust until 20 January,” said Dillon, adding that trump will not enter into any contracts overseas during his presidency, and transactions within the country will take place “under strict control and subject to a conflict of interest.” Dillon also said that the future President will not be in contact with their company.