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White House: US consults with EU on economic sanctions against Russia in the event of possible aggression against Ukraine. This was stated by the press secretary of the White House Jen Psaki, her words are quoted by TASS. Thus, she answered the question of how Washington can influence Moscow to help Kiev. “Of course, the introduction of economic sanctions is one of the options. But we are going to do this through consultations with Congress and European partners, “- explained the representative of the American administration. Earlier, Psaki said that the United States is always ready to take steps towards imposing sanctions against Russia due to the situation near the border with Ukraine, however, the Americans consider it necessary to discuss such decisions with their European allies.

Secretary of State Blinken: Russia faces consequences from the US and EU in case of aggression against Ukraine US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned of consequences in the event of an attack on Ukraine, RIA Novosti reports. According to Blinken, Russia will suffer serious consequences not only from the United States, but also from the European Union.

Secretary of State Blinken: Russia's actions against Kiev lead away from stability in relations with the United States US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that Russia's actions against Kiev lead her away from stability in relations with the United States. He said this within the framework of the Reuters NEXT conference, RIA Novosti reports. The head of the State Department pointed out that there are a number of areas in which Moscow and Washington could work together if their interests coincide, relying on stability and predictability in bilateral contacts. “Russia's actions and the threat of further aggression against Ukraine lead us in exactly the opposite direction,” Blinken emphasized. Earlier, the Secretary of State said that US President Joe Biden during the conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin will declare Washington's intention to establish stable relations with Moscow. He expressed the hope that the dialogue will take place “in the

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova accused the West of creating tensions around Kiev to lobby for their own interests. She expressed this opinion on the air of the program “60 minutes” on the TV channel “Russia 1”, reports TASS. in order to lobby for their interests, “- said the representative of the Ministry of the Russian Federation. In her opinion, Western countries use such tactics, since” they can no longer be in the field of legal relations “on equal terms. “Each time, more and more ideological and political models are invented in order for this inequality to be realized,” Zakharova said. Also, according to the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the tension around Ukraine is heightened by “explaining and rehabilitating” the West non-fulfillment by Kiev of the Minsk agreements. “These are all kinds of exercises, this is the supply of weapons and the use of these weapons in

US President Biden in a conversation with Russian leader Putin will declare his mood for stable relations US President Joe Biden in a conversation with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin will declare Washington's intention to establish stable relations with Moscow. This desire of the head of state was announced by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, reports TASS “I think that when they talk, the president will state our serious attitude towards greater predictability and stability in relations,” Blinken said. p> He also stressed that the US expects from the conversation with the Russian Federation that the dialogue will take place “in the near future.” “Nothing can replace direct conversation and interaction between officials, especially between President Biden and President Putin,” he concluded. According to him, Washington is now discussing with Moscow the possibility of contact between the leaders of the two countries in the near future. The American side

In St. Petersburg, science fiction writer Andrei Izmailov died at the age of 68 In St. Petersburg, science fiction writer, journalist Andrei Izmailov died at the age of 68. This was announced by politician Boris Vishnevsky on his VKontakte page. “Friends, it’s a rainy day for Russian science fiction: Andrei Balabukha left yesterday, and today Andrei Izmailov. Two of my comrades, two long-term participants in the famous seminar of Boris Strugatsky. Blessed memory to both and my condolences to family and friends, ”wrote Vishnevsky. Andrey Narimanovich Izmailov was born in Baku in 1953. In 1981 he graduated from the Faculty of Journalism of the Leningrad State University. Since 1979, he has been a member of the Leningrad Science Fiction Writers Seminar led by Boris Strugatsky. He became widely known in the late 1980s as the author of intellectual thrillers. In 1986 he received the Sibkona Prize in the category “Most

UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev responded to Nate Diaz, who called the Chechen a newbie Diaz in his address, who refused a potential fight with him. The post is available on Twitter. The 27-year-old native of Chechnya responded harshly to the American athlete. “You are a fake gangster. I don't care who I go up against. I have come for each of you. Where have all these gangsters and kings gone? ” – wrote Chimaev after Diaz's words in an interview with TMZ. 36-year-old Diaz previously rejected the opportunity to fight a Chechen in the framework of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC). The star of the promotion called Chimaev a rookie. Earlier, the head of the UFC, Dane White, expressed interest in the confrontation between Diaz and Chimaev. The Chechen fighter has four victories in the UFC. All of them were won ahead of schedule. Chimaev has repeatedly challenged the eminent

Director Scott sent critic Dolin in an interview in response to a comment about The Last Duel »Anton Dolin has published a new episode of the Radio Dolin program on YouTube. He dedicated the program to the work of British filmmaker Ridley Scott, who shot the first part of Alien, Gladiator, Blade Runner, Martian and other films. In the Dolin program he examined Scott's work through three roles – “Science fiction writer”, “historian” and “our contemporary”. In addition, the film critic revealed the principles of the director's work with the artists. Also for the release of Dales, he interviewed Scott himself. The film critic noted that the film “The Last Duel” has much more realism than the previous works of the director – “Robin Hood” and “Kingdom of Heaven.” In response to this comment, Scott swore at the interlocutor and sent him. “I went to ***”, – said the director.