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The militants of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (banned in Russia) knocked out of the Iraqi city of Mosul. This was reported by local television, citing the military command of the country, reports the Iranian TV channel Press TV on Twitter. Ground military operation to liberate Mosul began on 17 October 2016. It was attended by units of the regular Iraqi army, the Kurdish militia and formation of volunteers. The international coalition led by the US provided air and artillery support. The second phase of the operation to liberate the Western part of the city was conducted from Feb. In late March, Iraqi security forces stopped a massive attack due to the increased number of casualties, however, on April 14, the battle for the center of the city resumed.

Archive photo Iraqi security forces have seized the destroyed mosque An-Nuri in Mosul in which a leader of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia), Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a Caliphate. About it reports Reuters. “A fictitious state has been defeated” — commented this event, Brigadier General Yahya Rasoul. The information that the militants blew up the mosque an-Nuri, was launched on 21 June. According to the Iraqi military, the fighters went to the destruction of places of worship, when the army of Iraq has moved deep into the city, pushing the terrorists. At the same time, the official Iraqi authorities considered the bombing of a mosque the recognition of the IG of their own destruction. The second phase of the operation for the liberation of the city started in February, with the support of the international coalition led by the United States. In late March, Iraqi security

Predrag Boskovic Membership of Montenegro in NATO meets the interests of Russia, if it is beneficial to the stability in the region. On Thursday, June 29, Minister of defense of Balkan countries, Predrag Boskovic, reports CDM. The Minister also added that joining the Alliance “is not directed against anyone, even against Russia.” Montenegro officially became the 29th member of NATO on 5 June. During the ceremony, which was held in Washington, US Deputy Secretary of state Thomas Shannon was given the Protocol of accession to the North Atlantic Alliance. Earlier in the day the Russian foreign Ministry said that Moscow reserves the right to make decisions for the protection of national security in connection with accession of Montenegro to NATO.

Fifteen countries, NATO announced that it would send additional troops to Afghanistan. On Thursday, June 29, said the head of the Alliance Jens Stoltenberg, reports TOLO News. “I can confirm that NATO is strengthening its military presence in Afghanistan,” he said. According to the Secretary General, this force will execute supporting tasks. Stoltenberg added that he expects announcements about the support from other countries of the Alliance. The military command of the Alliance has previously stated that for more effective training and advising Afghan security forces still need a few thousand troops. On June 15 the President of the United States Donald trump allowed the Pentagon to determine exactly how many troops need to be sent to Afghanistan. The White house has decided to expand the powers of the defense Department a few days after the Minister of defence James Mattis announced that U.S. and Afghan security forces are losing

Sergey Kislyak Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sergey Kislyak will return to Moscow in July 2017. This is with reference to a source in government circles, reports “Interfax”. May 18 the candidature of Deputy foreign Minister of Russia Anatoly Antonov to the post of Russian Ambassador to USA approved in the state Duma and the Federation Council. Kislyak Ambassador since 2008. On may 26, the Washington Post, citing us officials reported that the son-in-law and Advisor to the President of the United States Donald trump Jared Kushner at the end of 2016, suggested the use of a secret channel of communication between Moscow and the transition staff of President-elect. Three days later, Fox News channel reported that the initiative to establish a secret channel of communication came from Sergei Kislyak. For hidden contacts Kislyak and the subsequent deception of the Vice President of the United States Mike Pence of their

European Council President Donald Tusk, Angela Merkel and mark Rutte The EU Council regulation on the extension of economic sanctions against Russia adopted on June 28, was published in the Official journal of the European Union. According to the legal act, the restrictive measures will apply until 31 January 2018. It is noted that member States of the European Union adopted the decision unanimously. “March 19, 2015, the European Council decided to link the duration of these sanctions with the full implementation of the Minsk agreements that envisaged by 31 December 2015”, — stated in the text. In Brussels also explained that extended the restrictive measures, because “the deadline was not met and the Minsk agreement has not yet been fully implemented”. On 28 June the European Union for six months extended economic sectoral sanctions against Russia. A number of countries, including the USA and member States of the European

Muhammad bin Abdurrahman al-Thani Russian hackers involved in the cyber attack on the website of the state news Agency in Qatar. This was stated by the foreign Minister of the Emirate of Muhammad bin Abdurrahman al-Thani, in an interview with CBS News. “According to information we have, this is not a Russian hacker”, — quotes the channel of the foreign Minister of Qatar. The diplomat added that the FBI has completed the investigation into the cyber attacks. According to the Minister, the break-in involved some countries in the Middle East. However, what the state in question, al Thani did not specify. On 6 June, the TV channel CNN, citing unnamed sources, reported that U.S. intelligence agencies suspected Russian hackers hacking into the website of the state news Agency of Qatar. In the result of a cyber attack on the site was a fake news report that triggered the crisis in

Ehud Olmert The Israeli authorities decided ahead of time to release former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who more than a year serving a prison sentence for corruption. On Thursday, June 29, according to the newspaper Haaretz. According to the publication, a former politician, who turned 71 years, may leave jail on Sunday, July 2, if the prosecution does not appeal the verdict. It is noted that the term of imprisonment the former head of the Israeli government, it was decided to reduce by one third. 21 Jun Olmert was transferred from prison to hospital because of chest pain. To serve a sentence in prison “Maasiyahu” the city of Ramla, the former politician began February 15, 2016. Initially, Olmert, who headed the Cabinet of Ministers of Israel from 2006 to 2009, was sentenced to six years imprisonment. The court also ordered the former Prime Minister to pay a fine in the

Oleg Yakovlev The former soloist of group “Ivanushki International” Oleg Yakovlev died in Moscow at the 48th year of life. On Thursday, June 29, announced his civil wife and producer Alexander Kutsevol in Instagram. “Today at 7:05 did not become the main men of my life,” she wrote. Today at 7:05 was not the main Men in my life, my angel, my Happiness…. How am I now without you?.. Fly, Oleg! I am always with you. #olgacaleb #moalboal #goodbye A post shared by Alexandra Kutsevol (@sashakutsevol) on Jun 28, 2017 at 10:22pm PDT The musician was in serious condition in intensive care, he was in the hospital with bilateral pneumonia. Yakovlev had to connect to the ventilator. Yakovlev, in group “Ivanushki-International” in 1998. In 2013, the singer left the band for a solo career. Released the singles “Call me after three champagne” and “Dance your eyes closed” and also clips

Jim Mattis The Syrian government did not use chemical weapons, heeding the warning of the Pentagon. This statement was made head of the military Department of the United States James Mattis on the way to the summit of defense Ministers of countries-members of NATO in Brussels, reports Reuters. “It seems they have disregarded our warning. They did not go for it,” said Mattis. The Pentagon said on the government of Bashar al-Assad’s new chemical attack on June 26. No evidence of these words was not provided. Gas Ataka occurred in the town of Khan shaykhun, controlled by the Syrian opposition, April 4. Killed 87 people and injured about 200. Assad’s opponents and Western countries accused in the attack, the air force of the government troops. In Damascus said that the army did not use and not to use chemical weapons on the battlefield. On April 7th President of Donald trump