Lukashenko difficult to advise Ukraine, how to get out of the crisis – Reuters

MINSK, October 17 – RIA Novosti, Alexei Bookchin. , President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko admitted that difficult to make recommendations to the Ukrainian leadership to resolve the situation in the country.

“It is very difficult, even presenting on-site Poroshenko, say something.’s very difficult to say what would you do. I would not hurry to give today some advice, “- said Lukashenko at a press conference in Minsk on Friday.

At the same time, he believes that in the first place in Ukraine need to be removed from the oligarchs and recreate the power structures. “Firstly, it is necessary to sweep away all the oligarchic clans, remove them from power,” – said the Belarusian leader. “But it is necessary for someone to lean on. Without the security forces can not do, but they are not. Necessary to look, so they do not get you out,” – said the Belarusian leader.

“The most important thing – it is necessary to raise the people to he supported you, “- concluded Lukashenko.

At the meetings in early April did not recognize the legitimacy of the February coup residents of Donetsk and Lugansk regions proclaimed the establishment of the” people’s republic “, which, after referendums held in May declared sovereignty and later formed an alliance, “New Russia”.

In Kiev, the DNI and LC did not recognize. Kiev began in April in the Donbass military operation. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the United Nations on October 8 from the beginning of the military conflict in eastern Ukraine, killing 3682 people.

“There is something to hide,” Lavrov pointed out Kerry’s reluctance to investigate the crimes of Kiev – NTV.ru

During the talks, representatives of Moscow and Vashintona agreed to share intelligence about the movement of militants of the “Islamic state”, as well as to cooperate in combating Ebola virus.

However, the main theme of the meeting was the situation in the south-east of Ukraine, including the need to complete the investigation of all crimes that were committed in the course of the Ukrainian crisis. In particular, it is a “case of snipers” on the Maidan, the tragedy in Odessa, disaster Malaysian “Boeing”, mass graves.

But, according to Sergei Lavrov, now in Kiev, apparently, not interested.

Sergei Lavrov , the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: “The international organizations, especially the Council of Europe, the OSCE and the UN human rights organizations should take the initiative and take on more responsibility in bringing until the end of the investigation, because the Ukrainian authorities do not enough. I would not want anyone to suspect anything, but it seems that there is something to hide, and international organizations are required to prevent this ».

In turn, the Secretary of State, John Kerry stressed that Washington will never recognize the independence of South -eastern regions of Ukraine.

John Kerry , Secretary of State: “The United States and its partners in the European Union and France are deeply committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. This was one of the main issues that I have discussed with Sergey Lavrov ».

However, the parties agree on the need to fully implement all the points of the Minsk Agreement of September 5,” not blur the Minsk process and not be distracted by other formats ».

This meeting is not the first in recent months. A disagreement between Washington and Moscow is still a lot. But in the public interest to seek solutions that will be based on respectful dialogue that takes into account each other’s interests, Lavrov said.

Experts believe that the ease tensions between the two countries can only be a joint struggle against the terrorist group “Islamic state.”

Poroshenko canceled Feb. 23: Ukrainian defenders will congratulate October – NTV.ru

The same decree Ukrainian head of state declared null and void the decree of ex-President Leonid Kuchma, according to which, in the country on February 23 as well as in Russia, celebrated the Day of Defender of the Fatherland.

From the decree Poroshenko : «C the purpose of honoring the courage and heroism of the defenders of the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, military traditions and triumphs of the Ukrainian people, contributing to the further strengthening of patriotic spirit in the community and in support of public initiatives, I decree to establish in Ukraine holiday ?? Day of the Defenders of Ukraine, which is celebrated annually on October 14 ».

As you know, October 14, the Day of Ukrainian Cossacks, and the anniversary of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Ukrainian nationalists for several years were demanding to declare the day a national holiday.

In Germany, died from Ebola UN official – Lenta.ru

In the German Leipzig in the clinic of St. George died from Ebola 56-year-old employee of the United Nations. It is reported by Focus Online.

In Germany, he was taken from Liberia special board on Thursday, October 9 and placed in quarantine. From the beginning, the doctors described the patient’s condition as critical. According to them, at the time of his arrival in Germany, he was infected with a deadly virus within a week.

In total, Germany has taken for treatment in its territory has three patients with Ebola. One is in a hospital in Frankfurt-am-Main, the other in early October, was discharged from the medical facility in Hamburg.

Ebola outbreak was recorded in February 2014 in Guinea, then the virus has spread in such African countries as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal. Individual cases of infection fever recorded in the United States and Europe. According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola virus infected about 8,500 people died from it – more than four thousand. An effective vaccine against the fever does not exist yet.

EU sanctions against Russia will be reviewed at the end of October – RBC

EU sanctions against Russia will be reviewed at the end of October. This was announced by the head of the EU delegation in Moscow Vygaudas Usackas, Interfax reports.

He said that a decision on sanctions will be taken depending on the stabilization of the south-east of Ukraine, monitoring and control of the OSCE border. “The most important thing was to progress to stabilize the situation, to satisfy the Minsk agreement,” – said the diplomat.

On the eve of Ushatskas gave an interview to RBC, in which he stated that the EU sanctions against Russia are not infinite, and not an end in itself. “The sanctions are not aimed at ordinary citizens of Russia, their goal – to change the decisions and actions of the Russian government on the conflict in the Ukraine”, – he said. He also noted that the main condition for the lifting of sanctions is the practical implementation of the Memorandum of Minsk.

Last week, the deputy national security adviser in the administration of the United States, Tony Blinken said that talks on easing of sanctions against Russia may start in the coming weeks. He also said that it depends on the progress in the reconciliation in the Ukraine. Blinken said that while in Minsk and arrangements have been made, the sanctions against Russia would not be weakened if the agreement will not be implemented in practice.

The negotiators of the contact group on Ukraine in Minsk on September 20 signed the final memorandum, agreeing on the main issues of the armistice. The parties have agreed to withdraw troops and heavy weapons by both parties to the conflict, the withdrawal from the conflict zone of mercenaries and other issues.

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine threw smoke bombs – Russian Newspaper

In Kiev, not a day, a new political action. Yesterday 500 soldiers the National Guard nearly stormed the building of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine. Today went to the Verkhovna Rada. Parliament threw smoke bombs and explosive packages.

The fact that the “start now”, there could be no doubt after Tuesday afternoon Rada failed to include in the agenda a bill recognizing the members of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army ( UPA) belligerent for Ukraine’s independence. Question in violation of all regulations put to a vote already seven times and each time did not gain the necessary 226 votes.

After that, the deputies went to the break. More precisely, they, no doubt, have decided to look out of the windows of the parliament on what would be the response to the reluctance of Parliament nationalists “dance to their tune”.

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The long wait to the deputies did not have to . Near the building of the Verkhovna Rada of everything was ready for the next politpredstavleniyu. By all rules of “battle”, first passed the “barrage”, and then went to storm Parliament “infantry”. A group of unidentified tried to break through to the parliament building. But police have so far managed to restrain the attackers.

Recall that the controversial bill on recognition of members of the UPA belligerent for independence of Ukraine introduced a welcome nationalist party “Svoboda”. Its members traditionally October 14, the day of the Virgin of Mercy festival, held in Kyiv and regional centers of Western Ukraine its “marches”.

Help “WG”

Groups UPA in 1943-1944 acted against the Soviet partisans and detachments of the Polish underground. With the restoration of Soviet power in Ukraine, the action of the UPA has been extended to the Red Army soldiers, internal and border troops of the NKVD, law enforcement and security agencies, government and party officials, kolkhoz activists, intellectuals, who came “from the east.” Formally activity staffs and units of the UPA was terminated September 3, 1949, but some small groups operated prior to 1956.

Catalonia has refused a referendum – Dni.Ru

10:14 / 14.10.2014 Catalan government has recognized that it can not hold a referendum on the independence of the region, scheduled for 9 November. This decision was taken due to the lack of guarantees of giving legal status to vote.

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At present, discuss alternative ways of holding a plebiscite. However, this decision was supported by all political forces not autonomy.

“A referendum on the independence of Catalonia, scheduled for November 9 There will be no” , – said one of the leaders of the party ” Initiative for Catalonia – Green “Joan Herrera on the results of the next meeting of party leaders and leaders of the region autonomy. Authorities Spanish province acknowledged that they could not hold a plebiscite under signed by the head of the Catalan autonomy Artur Mas decree, blocked by the Constitutional Court of Spain, says Russia Today.

It is expected that in the coming days will be made an alternative proposal for the vote. So, one option is to apply the law of the polls, which refers to “the process of civic participation.” Recall that the relevant part of the document has not been challenged in the Constitutional Court. In practice, this means that on the day of the vote will be held no referendum or an opinion poll.

However, among the political forces of autonomy opinions on making this decision are divided. The largest party in the region, “Convergence and Union of Catalonia” believes that the conduct of the referendum is not possible without removing the constraints imposed by the Constitutional Court of the country. In turn, the most popular political force in the Spanish province (according to recent polls) – “Left of Catalonia Republicans” – remained dissatisfied with the decision of the authorities and called on local MPs to declare independence immediately.

However, most of the inhabitants of Catalonia believe that a referendum on independence from Spain, the region should be carried out entirely within the law . Moreover, the Catalans are actively protesting against the decision of the Constitutional Court.

It was assumed that the November 9, 2014 residents of the region have to answer two questions: “Do you want to Catalonia became a state” and “If so, whether you want to Catalonia became an independent state.” Among the seven and a half million Catalans idea of ​​independence gained popularity amid the economic crisis affecting Spain. Catalans make up about 16% of Spain’s population, they have their own language and culture. Catalonia – one of the richest Spanish regions, it is distinguished by its traditionally independent position.

Kim Jong Un has appeared in public for the first time in 40 days – with a cane in his hand – NEWSru.com

The leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un, who has not appeared in public since September 3, was finally released in the people – the first time in 40 days. All this time in the media, there were reports about his health problems and even possible change of power in North Korea.

Some of these statements seem to have been confirmed. On Photos , which chronicled the visit of Kim Jong-un in a newly built Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the natural energy of the DPRK and the new residential complex, designed for scientists, it is clear that it moves with the help of a cane.

According to the Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA ), Kim Jong-un was pleased with the newly constructed buildings and the professionalism of builders. “Our scientists – patriots who devote their lives to build a rich and powerful nation,” – said the leader of North Korea, adding that scientists are under the care of the state, which is nothing for them do not mind.

On the problems of Kim Jong-un health KCNA did not mention. In Twitter Agency is one of the last photographs of him, but it is not visible cane.

In late September, the North Korean Central Television partially confirmed the rumors about the deteriorating health of the national leader, showing during the newscast clip from Kim Jong Ynom limping. “Marshal, despite the illness continues, as a stream of flame, follow the path of leadership the people” – then said the announcer reminds TASS. Despite this, the authorities later denied the rumors about problems with health DPRK leader.

the media, publishing material about limping Kim Jong Un, noted that before the state media and propaganda of North Korea did not allow themselves to show weakness or illness of the country’s leaders. Under any circumstances, Kim Jong Un earned his lameness, is still unclear. There were versions that is associated with significant weight gain. Journalists speculated that he suffered a stroke.

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One army for two – BBC

Russia has offered Abkhazia a variant of the contract of alliance and integration. He suggests a number of measures aimed at rapprochement between the two countries, the main of which – closer cooperation in the military sphere. Text of the draft does not exclude even the creation of the unified armed forces. Meanwhile, for the Abkhaz society own army – one of the pillars of identity, and not the fact that the present form of contract will be interpreted unambiguously positive.

In the Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia submitted a draft treaty on the alliance and integration with Russia. The project is proposed by Moscow, and, as emphasized in Sukhumi, he can still be subject to adjustment. First, the parliament and the Abkhaz authorities give their feedback, then a working group to discuss the final version with the Russian side.

One of the main points concerns the expansion of military cooperation. Several articles in the proposed project involves the creation of the united forces (UGA). In this case, its strength, and most importantly, the legal status with respect to the armies of the two countries in the contract is not written, and it opens the door to a variety of interpretations up to the radical – the merger of the armed forces under the authority of Russia.

For the first time the idea has been designated appropriate even in the agreement on military cooperation between the two countries five years ago, but then it was no more than a declaration of intent: “Depending on the military and political situation, and in order to ensure security in the region, the Parties shall consider the need for a joint groups of forces ».

In the present article, the fifth of the proposed treaty says that UGA will be created” to repel aggression (armed attack) in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter. ” This formulation suggests that we are talking about the formation of Interim Force in the event of a military conflict. Actually, it logically follows from that same 51th article, which states that the organization’s charter “in no way impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack on the Member, until the Security Council decides measures necessary to maintain international peace and security ».

However, the seventh article suggests the creation of a permanent structure,” Not later than one year after the entry into force of this Treaty, the Contracting Parties shall establish a joint grouping of troops (forces) Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia is running the Unified Command. ” Immediately said that “during the immediate threat of aggression and war,” Joint Force Commander will appoint Moscow.

It is only logical that the contract presupposes that an attack on one country will automatically be considered aggression against another.

Finally, the next article project dispels the last doubts that Russia planned a full-scale military integration of the Caucasian republic.

«In order to achieve operational (tactical) the compatibility of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia with the armed forces of the Russian Federation not later than three years from the date of entry into force of this Treaty, the Contracting Parties shall undertake phased harmonization of standards of military control, logistics, money allowances and social security of servicemen, as well as co-organizing training of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia in accordance with the regulations of the Russian Federation ».

In fact, it is not so much reform of the Abkhazian army Russian-style (very different size and fighting missions of the armed forces of the two countries), but under the leadership of Russian specialists.

According to the expert on the Caucasus Ivan Sukhov, it can become almost the main stumbling block to the Abkhaz side. Russian forces today – it’s a permanent army of the modern type, while the Abkhaz forces rely more on reservists, ready at the right time with the arms to defend the independence of the republic. Behind many Abkhaz military experience of war with Georgia, they remain white bone of the local society. Any, even inevitable, reform will be perceived painful.

Even today, in the territory of the Republic deployed about five thousand Russian troops, and it is twice more than a constant number of Abkhaz troops.

Will the future UGA combined army or some third, buffer, education, from pre-text of the treaty is not clear, but it is obvious that the vector lies precisely in the direction of actually turning the Abkhazian army Russian military structure. At least because when the part of the Abkhaz military UGA itself Abkhazian army would be negligible.

Meanwhile, the passage of the treaty through the Abkhazian parliament risk facing obstacles.

Deputies reminds Suhov here is not nearly as “unified” as in Russia, and it can form a sufficiently serious Fronde, especially since they were elected under ousted predecessor of the current president Ruslan Hadzhibmy – Ankvab. However, they eventually largely formed the backbone of the opposition to the latter, but it only confirms the independent political role of the legislative body.

Soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine rally at the office of Poroshenko – BBC Russian

• October 13, 2014
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“We have already given their duty to the Motherland” – say the protesters

More than three hundred soldiers, conscripts National Guard of Ukraine gathered Monday evening at the presidential administration building on Bankova street in Kiev, demanding demobilization.

As said fighters “Public Television”, their service life has expired six months ago, but they are still not allowed to go home.

According to the correspondent Ukrainian service Bi-bi-si from the scene, the action takes place from the street Instytutska and Bankovaya blocked militias and a metal fence.

Police officers dressed in the usual form and are not in possession of weapons and special means of protection.

The protesters, according to the correspondent, also unarmed.

As one of them, the guards need to guide clearly explained when the demobilization.

“We have already given their duty to the Motherland” – say the protesters.

They promise not to disperse until they see the document on demobilization. Threatening to join the protest even more fighters.

According to the correspondent Bi-bi-si, the action takes place peacefully protesting periodically chanting “Demobilization!”

They are trying to negotiate representatives Command of the National Guard, arguing that the delay in demobilization completely legal under extraordinary circumstances.

Soldiers promise not to disperse until they see the document on the demobilization of

When asked how they came out of the place of their deployment, the soldiers say that just came out of the parts and they would have privacy.

They have categorically denied the information spread by some Ukrainian media that the protest of non-payment of wages, and that they kept their part of the allegedly isolating officers in the storerooms.

“Nothing will happen”

Soldiers require that the prosecutor’s office has not initiated against them criminal charges for participating in the protest.

According to a report posted on the official website of the National Guard conscripts who have served the deadline require demobilization and military leadership of the National Guard clarifies position States about the consequences of delay demobilization and organization of this action.

As reported by UNIAN, the protesters near the presidential administration of Ukraine draftees were offered to settle for short-term holiday to address the issue of demobilization.

The first deputy commander of the National Guard Alexander Krivenko reported that protesters soldiers will not be punished for protesting. “These are our children, our soldiers. Nothing for them it will not be” – he told reporters.

He acknowledged the existence of problems with providing soldiers uniforms and providing status of the participants of the special operation forces against the Ukrainian separatists (ATO). With regard to the requirements of demobilization, the Kryvenko advised soldiers wait respective presidential decree.

Guardsmen require that the prosecutor’s office has not initiated against them criminal cases

The protesters set up an initiative group, which included parents and three conscripts. They transferred the administration of appeal to the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.

“We were promised that this treatment will be reviewed as soon as possible – said the mother of one of the fighters Tatiana Mozovaya. – For this is going to commission, the question of your dismissal from military service. Your commanders have promised that to you any repressive measures will not be undertaken, “- she added.

Meanwhile, the president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on Monday introduced to the parliament Stepan Poltorak’s candidacy for the post of Minister defense, noting “high organizational ability and authority enjoyed by the commander of the National Guard, Colonel-General Stepan Poltorak”.

The National Guard of Ukraine was created by decision of the Kiev authorities in March 2014 after the aggravation of the situation in Crimea.

The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the CIS – Russian Newspaper

In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine registered a bill to stop the agreement on the establishment of the CIS. As reported by news agency TASS, relevant information appeared on the official website of the Ukrainian parliament.

The project was initiated by deputies of the party “Svoboda”. However, the text of the bill has not yet been published.

Recall that Ukraine, along with Russia and Belarus in the 1991 agreement is the founder of the CIS country. But Kiev has not ratified any protocol to the agreement on the establishment of the CIS or CIS charter. That is why Ukraine is not legally a member state of the Commonwealth.

In accordance with the Charter of the CIS, the state has the right to secede from the Commonwealth. However, this intention must notify in writing the country for a year before the actual release.

In March 2014 the Council of National Security and Defense Council decided to terminate the presidency of Ukraine in the CIS.

Lawyers pilots Savchenko not achieved the abolition of examination – BBC Russian

• October 13, 2014

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Mother Savchenko and Deputy “Fatherland” Alexandra Kuzhel – one of those who hoped to see the defendant in the courtroom

Basmannyy Court adjourned until November 11 hearing on the legality of the psychological and psychiatric research pilots Hope Savchenko, who is accused of complicity in the murder of two Russian journalists under Lugansk. Theoretically, lawyers Savchenko is an opportunity to challenge the move investigators, but to do so would have been after the experts speak out the name of the Serbian Institute.

Savchenko, human soldier Ukrainian Air Force, went to the east of the country as a volunteer in the battalion ” Aidar. ” Russian authorities claim that it adjusted the mortar fire that killed two in June, Russian TV journalist, and was caught when illegally crossed the Russian-Ukrainian border. Savchenko itself claims that was captured by supporters of the self-proclaimed republics of Ukraine in the east, and was then forcibly taken to Russia, that is – is kidnapped.

In addition to the court lawyers mother arrived Savchenko, as well as the prisoner who came to support the Ukrainian MPs from the party “Fatherland” – Savchenko is the first number in the party list in the upcoming parliamentary elections. All they waited several hours to see if Basmanny Court itself accused. Defenders Mark Feigin and Nikolai Polozov argued that to hold a meeting in her absence illegally.

With this argument Judge Arthur Karpov, seems to agree, but a lot of satisfaction protection is not delivered. “Neither optimism nor pessimism. Rubbish, – answered the question BBC BBC lawyer Feigin. – The result was predictable. If you wanted to isolate Nadezhda V. – and I think the goal was exactly that – they achieved it. Now more or less apparently as a consequence of acts and those who stand behind it. Interests power dominate the process “.

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If you wanted to isolate Nadezhda V. – and I think the goal was exactly that – they achieved it. Now more or less clear how the investigation and those who stand behind it

Mark Feigin, a lawyer Savchenko

Feigin said that the defense did not contest the need for expertise in principle, as it is dictated by the requirements in Articles Savchenko charges. However, he said, the study could be ambulatory, and investigators who claim that mental health Ukrainian soldiers must be investigated fully, would have to request the Ukrainian military, according to the rules of service regularly surveyed aviatrix.

But, the lawyer says, such requests are not made, and the translation Savchenko from the detention center in the Serbian Institute complicates control over how handle their client. So in November, almost a month later surveys, the protection will seek recognition of their illegal. “We will challenge the assessment, but it loses its effectiveness,” – says Feigin.

The interviewed lawyers say that, although in theory examination must be carried out only after consideration of all appeals, the case in practice, Savchenko is not much different from the rest. “There is no clear indication in the law, how to behave in this situation, unfortunately, no”, – says the head of the human rights association “Agora” Paul Pins. According to him, to the psychological and psychiatric examination, investigators have resorted, and where allegations of this article are not intended to. “The investigating authorities, thus, extending the ability to maneuver in different versions of events. Especially when the evidence in the case is not so much,” – says the lawyer.

According to Feigin (second from left), the examination could be Savchenko outpatient

As an example, he cites the situation with the artist Peter actionists Pavlenskim. Known for his protest action on the Red Square in Moscow, when Pavlensky nailed to the pavement his scrotum. Recently Pavlenskogo trying to prosecute per share with burning tires in St. Petersburg. “Investigative Committee twice applied to the court for the appointment of the examination in the hospital, and the court twice refused this application. SC filed a third time,” – says the Pins.

According to him, the case Pavlenskogo “is a clear understanding of “what that want to send in a psychiatric hospital instead of prison.

Hope for mitigation?

Lawyer Dmitry Agranovskii not exclude the possibility that the verdict of the Institute of Psychiatrists Serbian and can help Savchenko. “If you find a deviation, it’s right is a mitigating circumstance, – he said. – If there is a deviation to [this defendant] look in court as to the kind of miserable creature who causes harm to others and yourself can not cope”.

oyna – traumatic situation and the common man in a war may commit crimes, which he he is horrified when he returned to peacetime

Dmitry Agranovskii, lawyer

Agranovskii believes that there is another possible turn – the conclusion of experts that criminal acts of the defendant pushed the military situation. “War – traumatic situation and the ordinary man in the conditions of war can commit crimes with which he himself is horrified when he returned to peacetime. Therefore it is necessary to carry out his research to understand how his actions were attributed to the surrounding environment”.

However, the head of the Public Oversight Commission Voronezh Anatoly Malakhov, communicate with Savchenko arrested back in Voronezh prison, finds that it is completely in control of his actions. “Adequate imputed woman – says Malakhov. – When my colleague asked,” you also corrected the fire, and there – women, children, “she said,” this is war, they say “.

The next milestone in this business would be the decision to extend the measure of restraint for Savchenko. Term of her detention expires on 30 October. Advocates suggest that the decision to extend the arrest will be made in her absence until Savchenko is located in the Institute. Serbian. “We, of course, will insist Savchenko was able to participate in the consideration of this issue, “- said another attorney Ukrainian Nikolai Polozov.

If Savchenko did appear in court, then to Moscow, possibly coming leader of the” Fatherland “Yulia Tymoshenko, conceded Savchenko first position in the electoral list. Tymoshenko promised to support the defendant Savchenko his presence, but according to a “homeland” Andrew Kozhemyakina, the party has decided that in this sense is not enough, as the meeting was declared closed in advance.

Russia on October 14, prohibits the importation of cheese products from Ukraine – BFM.Ru

CPS believes that the manufacturers of these products violate the rights of Russians

Federal Service banned from October 14 to import into Russia cheese products from Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the department. Read also: In Rada registered a draft law on “mirror sanctions against Russia»

This decision was made after checking Ukrainian cheese products production. Thus, the study of rennet cheese product “Ducat” made in Ukraine, Russian specialists have found that it does not meet the requirements on the content of vegetable fats, fat, protein, as well as organoleptic and microbiological parameters.

not been tested and Ukrainian cheese product Gaudac – he violated the organoleptic quality and content of the mass fraction of fat. Also criticized by the Russian authorities to any cheese product “Russian classic” – CPS found flaws in its labeling. In addition, under the ban came a product called “Laura”, marking which also did not meet the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union.

In Rospotrebnadzor felt that the manufacturers of these products violate the laws to protect the rights of Russian consumers. The department also indicated that these cheese products may be hazardous to health, as they were found coliform bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus.

We recall that in the summer of this year, the CPS has suspended the importation into the territory of Russian Ukrainian juice products, including baby food. These products, as it turned out, also did not meet the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union.

Nobel Prize in Economics was Frenchman Tirol – BBC Russian

• October 13, 2014

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Jean Tyrol called one of the most influential economists of our time

French economist Jean Tirole of the University of Toulouse won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2014 for his work on the analysis of market regulation.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences named Jean Tyrol one of the most influential economists of our time.

In a statement, the Nobel Committee said that the work of Tyrol significantly improved regulation of industries, which are dominated by a few large companies.

“If such markets will not be regulated, it would lead to socially undesirable results – unjustified rise in prices for the products of large companies or maintain the market unprofitable companies that survive by blocking the entry of competitors’ products. Jean Tirole has created a general framework for the development of control measures for different sectors of the economy – from banking to telecommunications. Relying on its development, the government can encourage large companies to help them become more efficient, and at the same time to prevent the harm that they could cause competitors or consumers, “- said the Nobel committee.

Before Research Tyrol government and regulators often use simple rules, such as the installation of the ceiling price for the production monopoly companies and ban cooperation of competitors.

Models of reputation and quality

Jean Tirole is also known for his work in the field of macroeconomic analysis – he created a mathematical model of concepts such as reputation, quality and fair competition.

Tyrol ’61 – is about six years younger than the average age of Nobel laureates.

“I’m really grateful,” – said the new winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics.

French economist will receive from the Nobel Committee 8 million Swedish kronor ($ 1.1 million more ).

Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded since 1968. She announced the latest in a series of Nobel Prizes. Among the winners of this year – 17-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yusufzai, received the Nobel Peace Prize , and another French writer Patrick Modiano, won the Nobel Prize for Literature .

The awards will be presented to the winners of December 10, the anniversary of the death of the founder Alfred Nobel Prize in 1896, at a ceremony in Stockholm.

Savchenko aviatrix brought to psychological and psychiatric examination – BBC

Ukrainian Savchenko aviatrix Hope arrived in one of the expert institutions of Moscow to undergo inpatient psychological and psychiatric examination. This was reported by RIA “Novosti» with reference to the representative of the Russian IC Vladimir Markin.

«Complaints Savchenko and its counsel, filed in Moscow Basmanny Court against the decision on the appointment of psychological and psychiatric inpatient examination shall not suspend the execution of the decree, “- said Markin.

He also drew attention to the fact that the main objective examination is” the question of sanity-insanity of the accused, as well as the definition of its procedural capacity. “

Previous reported , that the UK has appointed Russian Ukrainian Pilots Nadezhda Savchenko psychiatric examination in Moscow.

Hope Savchenko was arrested in the summer of 2014 on suspicion of involvement in the killing of journalists RTR Igor Kornelyuk and Anton Voloshin in the area of ​​the military operation in the south-east of Ukraine.

Typhoon “Vongfong” hit Japan – BBC Russian

• October 12, 2014

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Hundreds of thousands of people of Okinawa from the typhoon were forced to flee their homes.

Typhoon “Vongfong” that hit the island of Okinawa, moving north to the main islands of Japan.

Iz for high winds and heavy rains in the region suspended air service.

In Okinawa Prefecture at least 30 people were seriously injured. Hundreds of thousands were forced to flee their homes.

At the weekend typhoon damaged in Okinawa power lines, uprooted trees and knocked a lot of road signs.

Japanese energy company Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc said that in the south of Japan, about 50 thousand families have been left without electricity.

On Monday morning, the typhoon will reach the island of Kyushu. Here, because of the wind already canceled movement speed trains.

Picture typhoon “Vongfong” from space on 8 October. Diameter of the eye of the typhoon – about 50 km.

According to the Japanese Meteorological Service, the wind speed of the typhoon “Vongfong” reaches 120 km / h, gusting to 175 km / h.

Meteorologists warn that on Monday, “Vongfong” (which is Cantonese means “wasp”) will be held on the south-western part of the island of Honshu, and on Tuesday – over the capital of Japan, Tokyo.

Correspondent BBC BBC in Tokyo reported that although the typhoon in the past hours significantly weakened, it still carries a huge rain squall mass.

As expected, the typhoon hit the island of Kyushu, hundreds of millimeters of rain, which could lead to flooding and landslides.

Ministry of Health of the United States confirmed the first case of infection with Ebola in the country – TVNZ

The nurse, who had previously been hospitalized in the American city of Dallas, Texas that is infected with Ebola (BVVE) suspected disease caused by a deadly virus, confirmed. As it turned out, the woman picked up from BVVE died last week Liberian Thomas Duncan, for whom she cared.

At the moment, doctors check all exposed to nurse people.

It is worth noting that the first case of Ebola infection in the United States have already confirmed in the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

In the meantime, in a suburb of Boston (Massachusetts) to doctors for help approached by a man who had recently returned from West Africa: he complained of heat. According to The Boston Globe, the heat is one of the symptoms of Ebola, so it was decided to isolate the patient, as part of clinic staff to evacuate the building.

Recall, according to the latest data, the number of victims of the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa exceeded 4,000 people.

Ukrainian authorities: Geletey fulfilled its function as defense minister – Moskovsky Komsomolets

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President Poroshenko took the resignation of Defense Minister Valery Geletey because he “has fulfilled its function,” and now the Office will be led by a man who put the “other tasks”. This was stated by Advisor to the Ukrainian president Yuriy Lutsenko.

On Sunday evening, the press service of the President of Ukraine said that Poroshenko satisfied resignation Defense Minister Geletey. In a statement on the website of the President noted that “the president stressed that it is time to change the leadership of the Defense Ministry.” In this case, Poroshenko said he intends to submit to parliament Monday presentation on appointment of a new Minister of Defense, which he hopes will be on Tuesday supported by the deputies of the Verkhovna Rada.

In turn, the presidential adviser Yuri Lutsenko the TV channel “Inter” said that in the last week Poroshenko inspected a number of military units and military-industrial complex (MIC), visited the site of a military operation in eastern Ukraine, so “his decision is the end of this logical series.”

“The President believes that Geletey fulfilled its function, and now has to come minister, which will be delivered by other tasks. These tasks will be radically different, so there will be another leader,” – said Lutsenko in answer to the question of whether or not whether the resignation of the Ministry of Defence due to the fact that Poroshenko was not satisfied with his work.

In this case, Advisor to the President of Ukraine noted that during his tenure Geletey “sustained its work”.

On the possible candidates for the post of Defense Minister Lutsenko did not speak, noting that after the announcement of the names of candidates “in combat path next minister becomes clear under what new features in the new phase of the ceasefire appointed new Minister of Defense”.

Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that does not exclude the appointment of the head of the defense department of one of the officers involved in the conduct of military operations in the east of Ukraine.

On the possible resignation Geletey Ukraine talked for a long time. At the time of this bill was even registered in the Verkhovna Rada.

At the end of September, sources close to the speaker of the Ukrainian parliament Arsen Avakov reported that immediately after the scheduled October 26 elections to the Verkhovna Rada of the party leaders ” Fatherland “,” Freedom “,” Radical Party “and” People’s Front “as the main condition for the formation of the pro-presidential parliamentary majority intend to demand the resignation of Geletey. Told then source, “the general dislike of the current Minister of Defence, probably the only thing that unites the main leaders of the race – Tymoshenko Tyagniboka, Ljashko and even Yatsenyuk Turchynov”.

Source then explained that against Geletey Several factors play.

“In the first place, before the counting of votes at Bankovoj will have to call the main culprit of the failure of the ATO (the so-called” anti-terrorist operation “conducted by the Kiev in eastern Ukraine) and, above all, mass death of our military under Ilovaiskaya. Secondly, the list of all parties and movements many members of our volunteer battalions who openly called him a “traitor” – told surrounded Avakova.

Among the main reasons imminent resignation Geletey source called that the Minister of Defense “did not become his in the military” and “its absolute amateurism in military affairs”.

War is closed for the winter – BBC

President of Ukraine satisfied Sunday report Defence Minister Valery Geletey resignation. In this position, he spent only a few, but very “hot” months. Earlier in the day, Vladimir Putin announced the end of the exercise in the Rostov region, which in the West believed the cover of the invasion to the east of Ukraine. “Times” to understand, how close was the final peace after the events of this weekend.

On Sunday night Poroshenko decided to resign Defense Minister Valery Geletey, satisfied, so a report to latter. At the head of the military department, he spent less than six months – from early July.

When you join Geletey ministerial post in Ukrainian political analysts have noted, in particular, its traditional loyalty to the Western-political forces in Ukraine and work as head of the State Security Department – in fact the chief bodyguard of the president, including Poroshenko.

In addition, all life he worked in law enforcement, that is, for the armed forces was an outsider. President it was important from the point of view of the resumption of political control over the army.

During his tenure as Geletey famous for several high-profile applications.

So, he promised that Ukraine will hold a victory parade in Sevastopol, and in addition, has accused Russia of using tactical nuclear weapons in Lugansk. They provoked a mixed reaction, including in Ukraine itself, however, is to recognize the fact that in the first month of the Defense Ministry leadership Geletey Ukrainian troops have made significant progress in the fight against the rebels in the east of Ukraine.

And a rapid counter-attack forces DNR and LC on the Azov coast, in which Kiev and western countries saw Russia’s direct intervention, was interrupted by the successful actions of the Ukrainian army.

Rumors about the imminent resignation appeared Geletey in early autumn, and he has a former minister then publicly expressed concerns about the fate of the personnel assigned with him Chief of Staff Viktor Muzhenko, which, in his words, “planned and carried out a brilliant operation to the actual release of the Ukrainian Donbass”, referring to how times the July offensive Ukrainian troops.

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It is curious that the decision Poroshenko appeared on the same day when his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin announced the return of Russian troops sent to Rostov region, to their places of permanent dislocation.

«In total it is about 17.6 thousand soldiers who were teaching in the summer at the sites in the Rostov Region” , – says the official website of the Russian leader.

Meanwhile, the nature of these “scientists” from the beginning caused many questions to the west of the Russian border. In Kiev, Washington and European capitals have repeatedly stated that, with the Rostov Region, Russian troops have carried out a direct invasion of the eastern Ukraine, which became a turning point in the military conflict and urged the Ukrainian side to negotiate. Official Moscow is still denied, but literally all sides “Gazety.Ru” interpret today’s decision solely in the context of the further development of the situation in the Donbass.

It should be noted that the decision to withdraw troops from the south of the country was made the next day after the Ukrainian side confirmed the conclusion of an agreement on the delimitation of the territories under the control of official Kiev and militias.

Almost all sides “Gazety.Ru” believe that it is a frozen conflict, but there is little doubt that it will not be long.

“I think the fact of signing and Putin’s decision to withdraw its troops from the territory of the Rostov area – it parallel lines – reflects Ukrainian political analyst Mikhail Pogrebinsky. – The Russian president is ready to freeze the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the decision to withdraw troops demonstrates that he has no desire to move on. “Voyentorg” – this is the language of the militia means the supply of arms – also seems to be stopped working. Of course, Putin’s decision could be a maneuver, as troops in the Rostov region can return fairly quickly. Nevertheless, the statement of the Russian president – it is an important signal. In my view, the fighting in the near future will decline ».

The expert believes that further developments will largely depend on the results of the parliamentary elections in Ukraine. According to him, the party high ratings Poroshenko suggests that the dependence of the president of the “war party” in Kiev will be relatively small.

«In this case, the President of Ukraine will move along the path, which, judging by the everything they agreed with Putin – believes Pogrebinsky. – In case, if Poroshenko not get a parliamentary majority, it may result in a change of strategy: perhaps he will demonstrate the preparation for military action.

But there is another option: Poroshenko will seek a compromise with Moscow and the Donbas in solving social problems, and this will be the impetus for further change in the constitution of the decentralization ».

Meanwhile, the self-proclaimed republics themselves do not expect a long and lasting peace.

«Uncontrolled part is not only the militia power in Ukraine is weak and can not fully control the volunteer battalions – sure warlord DNR Oleg Melnikov. – I still do not put a peacekeeping force, OSCE observers explicitly with the problem of demarcation can not cope, we can expect that after the winter war will continue ».

At the same time he says that he has a calm attitude and a decision Putin to stop teaching at the border: people are really tired of the war and not be willing to continue.

«On this side, the right move. On the other hand, it would lead to freezing, and then again to the conflict. Lack of understanding, who won, will lead to a new round of war and violence. Until now, the international community has not given guarantees of peace to people in the Donbass, and with the other hand, civilians in danger, and freezing – wrong move on the part of Russia ».

According to him, after the formal freezing little conflict that change, in particular, do not stop shelling in the border areas – the same Donetsk, will likely continue to fire every day.

International reaction

In today’s Putin’s decision is also an important international dimension, since the withdrawal of troops and the cessation of participation in the conflict in eastern Ukraine was one of the most important requirements of the West to Moscow.

«From the point of view of the international situation the decision to withdraw the troops from the territory of the Rostov region affect on Russian well: West, I think, or will not consider the possibility of new sanctions, or even can soften old, “- says Professor at the European University in St. Petersburg Georgy votes.

His optimism, however, is not shares the chief editor of “Russia in Global Affairs” Fyodor Lukyanov.

«In everything that is happening in Ukraine, from the point of view of the West, Russia is to blame. This approach is not likely to change – says the expert. – Withdrawal of troops – a gesture more in the direction of reducing tension.

But we remember that after the armistice, the West has tightened sanctions against Russia. At this time, in the best case will not change anything, at worst – sanctions tighten again. In my opinion, the first scenario is more likely ».

Experts agree that the settlement of the situation can be almost any time to back off. Firstly, reminds Pogrebinsky, both sides do have powers that are not ready to obey any of the ceasefire agreement. Second, too many unsettled purely territorial issues.

«There are points that are of fundamental importance to both parties – for example, the airport in Donetsk, and there fighting continues – emphasizes Lukyanov. – Until then, until you finally decided that leaves one side, and that – the other, the risk of fighting persists. In the case of intensification of fighting Russia will have to respond more actively ».

In turn Votes recalls that the self-declared republics planned for November elections contrary to the Minsk Agreement and on the response to them by the Moscow will depend largely on future policy of the West in relation to itself.

«If militias refuse to perform in Minsk agreements and still hold the elections, the new escalation is inevitable – the expert believes. – I think that Russia will not accept the DNI and LC, and the election results will concern “with respect”, as was the situation with the referendum. For the West, such a scenario is not acceptable because the West insists on the respect of Minsk agreements. If Russia will take “respectful” attitude towards the elections in the DNI and LC – and it has driven itself into a situation that otherwise would not be able to act – that the West will not only mitigate the current sanctions, but will return to the issue of new ones. ”

In addition, the holding of elections in the People’s Republic of Kiev can make and go to the next phase of the military operation. In this context, the importance and the figure of the new defense minister, who Poroshenko tomorrow must present Parliament, and in particular the fate of the current head of the General Staff Muzhenko, who is considered the chief strategist for the ATU. If the latter will retain his post or be offered as a minister, the military scenario becomes even more likely.

And then the war will not be overtaken even in hibernation.

Minister of Defense of Ukraine Geletey resigned – RBC

Former Defense Minister Valery Geletey

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President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko satisfied resignation Defense Minister Valery Geletey. This was reported on the website of the President of Ukraine.

Poroshenko going to submit a candidate for the post of Defense Minister of Ukraine tomorrow, October 13. The Ukrainian leader said he was confident that the Supreme Rada to support his proposed candidacy Oct. 14.

The report states that Poroshenko believes that “it is time to change the leadership of the military department” .

Geletey served as Minister of Defence in July 2014. In early October, Russia’s Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against Geletey – Ukrainian defense minister accused of murder, the use of prohibited means and methods of warfare and genocide. Geletey TFR was declared wanted.

Hamilton won the first ever Grand Prix of Russia, “Formula 1″ in Sochi – Russian Newspaper

The first winner of the Grand Prix of Russia became the British driver Lewis Hamilton of “Mercedes.” Starting from pole position, he would not let anyone doubt their superiority to the finish and won the fourth race in a row. Second and third places went to Nico (“Mercedes”) and Valtteri Bottas (“Williams”), respectively. Russian pilot “Toro Rosso” Daniel Kwiat finished the race in 14th place and was not able to score points.

Start Grand Prix preceded the colorful opening ceremony – with a parade of pilots of passing track on an open truck, with choreography, lezginka dancing Cossacks and the removal of the Russian tricolor length of 450 meters. Rostrum Sochi Circuit, as expected, were hammered to the top race to failure. And we saw a tough fight in the first turn.

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started from second place driver Nico Rosberg of “Mercedes” peretormozil, damaged tires, and had to immediately go to the pits change the wheel rolling back to the end of the peloton. On the same route and went loser qualification Felipe Massa.

failed start and Russian Daniil Kvyat, who started on the stage for a record fifth place, but the move has lost three positions. And then, after a tough attack mate “Toro Rosso” is true, was forced to ride on the “speed bumps and helpful tenth.

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The first race is over, the Russian team “Marussia” who decided to take part just one machine – at the last Grand Prix in Japan in a terrible accident got her driver Jules Bianchi, who continues to fight for his life. racer only “Marusya” in Sochi Max Chilton due to technical problems in the box already wrapped on the 11th lap.

Daniel Kwiat visited mechanics a little later, on the 21st lap. And after changing the tire back into the race for 15-m. Following the “Toro Rosso” in the pit lane and pulled others. And while changing wheels Alonso car fell off the jack, but the mechanics of the “Ferrari” instantly oriented and lost only a few seconds.

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Rosberg, meanwhile, made his way as much as second place, forcing Bottas err on the turn. A Grosjean of “Lotus” in contact fight turned the car Sutil of “Sauber”. And received a five-second penalty. Daniel Kwiat also had to retreat under the onslaught of Perez and Massa, dropping to 14th place. And then our pilot has passed and Hulkenberg. Given the pace of the car, “Toro Rosso” and the obvious problems with the car, hope for a good result Kvyat finally evaporated.

As for the leaders, the situation has stabilized. Hamilton maintained a comfortable lead from Rosberg about 17-19 seconds. In this case, Nico, no pits after the first lap, assured the team over the radio that his tires “medium” will stand up to the finish. As it turned out, the German was not mistaken. So he finished the Grand Prix in second place, the chances of retaining the title. However, the advantage of Hamilton is now increased to 17 points.

Third place on the podium took the pilot, “Williams” Vallteri Bottas. Thus, three of the best pilots on the basis of qualifications remains unchanged. Further finishing Jenson Button of “McLaren”. Fifth place went to his team-mate Dane Kevin Magnussenu, played their full fee for the replacement of the gearbox – debutant started the “Formula 1″ in the 11th position. Next in the points located Fernando Alonso (“Ferrari”), Daniel Riccardo, Sebastian Vettel (both – “Red Bull”), Kimi Raikkonen (“Ferrari”), Sergio Perez (“Force India”).