Russian opposition politician Dmitry Goudkov (reads ‘Goutkoff’) comments on proposal of a Senior adviser of Russian government Alexey Kudrin advocating a reduction of the state’s share in Russian economy and even the privatization of the oil industry. “What kind of privatization in today’s Russia can we talk about? There is no combination of an effective…
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Putin to hold Direct Line on 15th of June
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a traditional session of answering questions of Russians live on June 15, according to the announcement of the Kremlin press service. The announcement also appeared on site of Russian Government (below). #Путин 15 июня в 12.00 состоится программа «Прямая линия с Владимиром Путиным» https://t.co/IsOl8huxow — PravitelstvoRu (@PravitelstvoRu) June 4,…
Russian ‘foreign agent’ accused of ignoring law
“The criminal charges brought against activist Valentina Cherevatenko, a leader in the NGO “Union of Women of Don”, represent the first criminal case opened under the “foreign agents” law in Russia,” – says the statement of the European External Action service. “The practice of declaring NGOs as “foreign agents” restricts civil society and impedes the…
Russia-US: business has a key role
Russian President Vladimir Putin is grateful to US businessmen for their participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum against the backdrop of the continuing slump in Russian-US relations. “I would like to thank all Russian and US organizers, I would like to thank our American friends for coming to today’s event,” Putin said in…
Russan Fleet active in defeating IS
The Black Sea Fleet’s task force group operating in eastern Mediterranean Sea off Syria comprises 15 vessels, including two frigates and a submarine, accompanied by various landing and auxiliary ships, the Russian Navy says. The naval group is taking an active part in combating Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) in Syria. On Wednesday, the ‘Admiral…
Russia blames Kiev a sabotage of Minsk peace deal
Russian Federation sees a growing number of attempts by Kiev to torpedo the Minsk peace agreements, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said during the Fort Ross Dialogue forum on Tuesday, on 30th of May, 2017. https://twitter.com/ENnewsfront/status/869502046399057920 “We see a growing and increasing sabotage by the Ukrainian political leadership in regard to implementing the Minsk…
ECHR orders Russia to pay 38.000 euro
The European Court of Human Rights has found violations of people’s right to fair and free elections during 2011 Duma campaign in Russia. It ruled that Russia has to pay 38.000 euros to nine claimants who had sued the Russian authorities. The Court explicitly stated that it did not consider in detail the essence of…
Moldovan diplomats expel Russian conterparts
Moldovan President Igor Dodon has expressed outrage following the Moldovan Foreign Ministry’s decision to expel five Russian diplomats. The president called it a “direct provocation.” “I want to say that I am deeply embarrassed by this unfriendly step [taken] by the Moldovan diplomatic service and condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” Dodon wrote in…
Russia-France to co-operate defeating terrorism
“At most important task of our co-operation is the struggle against terrorism’, – said Vladimir Putin during his visit to Versailles, France. “The interests of Russia and France are above the opportunistic current politics” – underlined Putin. Путин: интересы России и Франции важнее текущей политической конъюнктурыhttps://t.co/GNJxXngNdw pic.twitter.com/UWKIMHjjTv — ТАСС (@tass_agency) May 29, 2017 “Mister President…
France-Russia civil societies to draw together
France and Russia will create a bilateral forum for civil societies, French President Emmanuel Macron said after his meeting with President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. “We also wanted for our civil society representatives to have closer ties, a constructive dialogue and more exchanges. There already is such a mechanism between Germany and Russia. We would like to take…
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