Police detained nearly 240 people at a protest rally in Yerevan – RBC

Police arrested 237 people after the dispersal of demonstrations in Yerevan. This Novosti-Armenia reported the press service of the police.

The agency’s interlocutor said that seven protesters sought medical help, and three were taken to hospital. Also, various injured 11 police officers.

Protesters carried a three-day sit-in at Freedom Square since June 19, but on June 22 decided to go to the building of the presidential administration of the country and were stopped by police. According to the Armenian service of “Radio Liberty”, in a demonstration attended by thousands of people.

The power operation began at 5:25 local time (4:25 MSK). Police cordons built and pulled water cannons a few hundred meters from the building administration. Security officials say that the protesters did not obey their lawful demands. A source in law enforcement circles told Interfax that at the site of the protest found cold steel.

According to Armenia Today, the police used violence against the detained journalists. GALA TV channel journalist Paylak Fahradyan said that repeatedly told the police that an employee of the media, but was beaten. “I’m all bruised face, then terrible things happen” – he said. A journalist of the newspaper “Haykakan Zhanamak” Mkrtich Karapetyan claims that force was used against journalists filmed the illegal actions of the authorities. Also affected employees Hetq online publication and portal operator 1in.am, said in a statement.

Participants of the rally demanded to cancel the decision to increase electricity prices. In particular, on August 1, the tariff for the population will increase by 6.93 drams (0.78 rub.), And during the day – up to 48.78 drams (5.52 rubles.) Per kWh.

Yanukovych went to the zoo on the territory of residence “twice a year” – BBC

The former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych said that in the residence “Mezhyhiria” he owned a house in the 630 sq. m, and a zoo with exotic animals in the territory he had been “a couple of times a year».

«There is a house on the territory of this residence, 630 square meters, which is owned by Yanukovych, which I bought for my own money declare – they are declared by me – I bought officially paid to the budget, “- said in an interview with British television and radio BBC has left the country Ukrainian ex-president.

According to him, everything else at the residence is not his own, and has never been, including the zoo.

«This zoo, it is generally aloof. If I had been there, I’ve been there twice a year, so to speak, when I had time, “- said Yanukovych.

Previous Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office opened a case on Yanukovych misappropriation of state property.

Protesters in the center of the Armenian capital Yerevan silently sit on Baghramian Avenue. – The radio station Echo of Moscow

The protesters in the center of the Armenian capital Yerevan silently sit on Baghramian Avenue. So they responded to the request of the police to stop singing, shouting and making noise that is disturbing public order in the night. Law enforcers again offered the protesters return to the pedestrian area in front of the Opera House of Liberty, where they spend several days a protest against the increase in electricity tariffs.
On the street outside lights extinguished, and only the headlights illuminated avenue, spotlights special vehicles and water cannons. Coordinators meeting demand rekindle the light. Earlier, police warned that it is entitled to use force to prevent illegal actions.

Police warned about the readiness of Yerevan to disperse the protesters in the city center – Kommersant

                             
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Armenian Police has warned that it is entitled to use force to prevent illegal actions in the center of Yerevan. According to law enforcement, in accordance with the law on the police, the task of this department included the warning, prevention and suppression of crime, according to Tass. Police are trying to persuade hundreds of demonstrators protesting against the rise in price of electricity to disperse.

Yerevan to the central Baghramian Avenue continues sit-down protest of the civil movement “No robbery” against the decision of the authorities of the Republic of increase from August 1, the electricity tariff. According to various estimates, in the action involved about 3-4 thousand. People. It runs from June 19.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cynically: the Day of Memory and Grief The EU extended sanctions against Russia – BBC News

Well aware of the significance of the date of June 22 for Russia, the European Union formally extended sanctions against the country for another six months. Amendments approved the Foreign Minister of EU member states. However, Moscow has made it clear that Europe will respond in kind. Although Europe and so, in fact, imposes sanctions against itself.

Sanctions against Russia extended until 31 January 2016 to the applause of the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and without any discussion. Moscow, it seems, is not very surprising.

It is already known that Russia intends to extend its own restrictions on European imports. The list of goods remained virtually unchanged, although there are exceptions – a question of biomaterials that are needed for import.

“Given the fact that the European Union for six months has extended sanctions against the Russian Federation, I ask you to prepare for my appeal the president with a proposal to extend the presidential decree on the deadline for the imposition of restrictive measures by the Russian Federation and the relevant government decree, which sets out product categories and objects of external trade transactions, which are subject to restrictive measures, Russian “- instructed the Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev.

In the Kremlin, emphasize that it is not Russia began a sanctions war, it all depends on the European Union. But Europe has made its choice.

“We have repeatedly said the sanctions sharing principle of reciprocity – is the foundation of our approach. Russia said the sanctions unjustified, illegal. But we have never been and are not the initiators of the sanctions measures,” – said the press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov.

But what is especially noteworthy because it is tactless European officials that the sanctions for continuing the war chose the date – 22 June. The EU does not seem to have noticed the tragic date when all Russia mourns, remembering the millions who died during the Great Patriotic War.

“Of course this is the height of blasphemy. Extend the illegal sanctions against our country on the day of mourning, a day, When Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union – the height of cynicism and misunderstanding of the top. The degree of discontent by the European Union after this rises sharply, “- he said the executive director of the board of the Foundation” Russian World “, a political scientist, a State Duma deputy Vyacheslav Nikonov.

It is worth noted that the sanctions are not expanded. But consider this progress can not.

“The more last period of political confrontation, the greater the fear that the situation will deteriorate. We can not say that anything unusual had happened. It happened! The trend is not changing for the better,” – emphasizes the chairman of the Duma committee on international affairs, political commentator Alexei Pushkov.

The sectoral EU sanctions against Russia restrict lending to the leading Russian state-owned banks, defense and oil industries. In addition, Brussels has imposed restrictions on the supply to Russia of weapons and military equipment and technologies, as well as dual-use technologies. Plus Hi-Tech-equipment and technologies for oil production – is also banned.

kontrsanktsiyami Moscow responded by closing access to Russian stores for food from Europe. And now in the Old World are counted losses. The authoritative French edition of Le Figaro published a study of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research.

In the case of conservation outlined at the beginning of the trend, the Russian crisis could cost Germany more than 1% of GDP, according to the study. France lost 0.5% of GDP, and face the threat of the abolition of 150,000 jobs in the long term. At European level, the Russian crisis could jeopardize 1,9 million jobs and depriving European GDP 80 billion euros.

It is understood that from kontrsanktsy, in addition to Germany and France, and suffered much less resistant to economic Challenges evroigroki – Spain, Italy and Poland. Many in Europe do not hide discontent.

At the last St. Petersburg Economic Forum served twice as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Franco Frattini was particularly sharp in the estimates, predicting a huge loss to the European Union.

“I I do not want to go on suicide in a moment of crisis, because a policy based on sanctions, will cost all of Europe. It will cost hundreds of billions over the next five years. And that’s when the crisis has not been overcome, “- said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy in 2002-2004 and 2008-2011, Franco Frattini.

His dissenting opinion does not hide and Slovakia. The Prime Minister, in an interview in early June made it clear: the economic rake, which comes Europe, are too costly for their country.

“The tightening of anti-Russian sanctions could become a threat to the economy of Slovakia. The Republic could lose hundreds of millions of Euros. Which is why I will oppose the extension, and especially strengthen the anti-Russian sanctions. We have to defend their interests, “- encouraged the Prime Minister of Slovakia in an interview with Slovak television June 8, 2015, Robert Fico.

Even realizing that now, for political reasons sanctions are not canceled, and these assumptions were confirmed today, European business continues to hope for common sense politicians in at least the following in 2016.

“I hope that in 2016 we will see the removal of sanctions. Currently, it is very important to continue the reforms in Russia. Because the sanctions – this is not the main causes of the economic difficulties that we are facing now, “- said the chairman of the consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, Hans-Paul Buerkner.

What sanctions have given nothing, and the head of the Pentagon acknowledged, as well as the White House. This demonstrates the Russian economy. The recession, of course, was inevitable. But, as expected, the numbers return to previous levels thanks in part to the import substitution program, which has focused the majority of Russian enterprises.

“They learned how to operate in the embargo. The unprecedented government support. The devaluation of the sanctions and help us recover. Up to 5 rooted interest in terms of production. During this time, the company actively participate in the increase in production and investments. Dozens of buildings, built greenhouses. 457 projects, “- said the Minister of Agriculture of Russia Alexander Tkachev.

The European Union, despite sanctions, ready to continue to cooperate with Russia on a range of issues, including peace in Ukraine, has hastened to declare the head evrodiplomatii Federica Mogherini. A limit themselves, they say, is not an end in itself.

EU actions and words of European officials seem to say that the Old World as if he put himself in a trap. And now it is unclear how to go out of it.

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Pentagon chief has promised to prevent Russia “draw” the world in the past – RBC

Pentagon chief Ashton Carter

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The US and its allies would not allow Russia” to engage them in the past, “said the Pentagon chief Ashton Carter during his visit to Berlin, reports Reuters. Carter condemned Moscow for attempting to recreate the Soviet sphere of influence. He stressed that the alliance will always keep open the “door” to improve relations with Russia. “The choice is up to the Kremlin”, – said the head of the Pentagon.

«We are not seeking nor cold, nor even a” hot “war with Russia. We are not looking for opportunities to make an enemy of Russia, – said Carter. – But make no mistake: we will defend our allies, rules-based international order and a positive future, which he delivers to us ».

According to Carter, the US will rely not on the scenario of the Cold War, but on a combination of military and sanctions measures. “The United States will not allow Russia to draw us into the past,” – concluded the head of the Pentagon.

In recent years, the mutual rhetoric between Moscow and Washington with its NATO allies markedly escalated. In early June, The Associated Press learned of the intention to place the White House aimed at Russia’s nuclear potential ground missiles in Europe or Asia, and the newspaper The New York Times described the US plans to deploy warehouses with heavy equipment, including tanks, in Eastern Europe .

After that, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the opening of the forum “Army 2015″ reported that in 2015 in the arms of the armed forces received more than 40 intercontinental ballistic missiles, which “will be able to overcome any, even the most technically advanced missile defense system. ” Representatives of the Defense Ministry blamed NATO attempts to draw Moscow into a new arms race.

In response, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg criticized Russia for “saber-nuclear weapons.” Ashton Carter later admitted that tensions between Russia and NATO and the United States may continue after the end of Vladimir Putin’s presidency.

Earlier, the head of the Pentagon noted that the US and EU imposed sanctions will not have the desired effect on Moscow, so the answer the Ukrainian crisis should be both political and military. As examples of preparations for a protracted conflict with Russia Carter led the intense military exercises of NATO and the establishment within NATO rapid reaction force.

According to the magazine Der Spiegel, some allies of the United States is concerned about increased military presence of NATO in Europe. In particular, Germany and France refused to support the intention of the White House to place in the region of cruise missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. In addition, the publication stated that Berlin evaluates the threat from Moscow is not as high as in Washington. Sources told the magazine that the deputy head of the Federal Intelligence Service of Germany, Guido Mueller called “propaganda show” Vladimir Putin’s statement about increasing Russian missile arsenal.

At a meeting with representatives of news agencies in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured that “growth hostile rhetoric between Russia and the United States does not mean that the world is facing a growing threat of confrontation with nuclear weapons. ” In this earlier at a joint press conference with the President of Finland, the Russian leader promised that Moscow will target its impact forces and means of threatening her territory.

Crimea called for Russian tourists not to believe “horror stories” OZPP – RIA Novosti

Simferopol, June 22 – RIA Novosti. Crimean authorities regarded memo Consumer Rights Protection Society (OZPP) as an information box stuffing aimed at disrupting the holiday season, and called for Russian tourists not to be influenced by “horror stories” RIA Novosti said the vice-premier of the Crimean government, Dmitry Polonsky.

On the eve of OZPP published on its website a memo to the Russians, who are going to visit the Crimean peninsula. Russian organization, the status of which is designated as a foreign agent, recommended for entry to the Crimea to get the necessary permission from the authorities of Ukraine, since otherwise, according to lawyers OZPP, to the citizens of the Russian Federation may be sanctioned by both the Ukraine and from other countries UN-members. Thus in some cases it is possible prosecution and the international wanted list. Russians recommended to enter the Crimea is available only through the checkpoint in the Kherson region, in this case to refrain from buying real estate on the peninsula and expensive goods and services brands.

“This is another attempt to stuffing information to disrupt tourist season in Crimea. Russian tourists, that is our domestic tourists need to know that they were not in danger, as they visit the Crimea as an integral part of the Russian Federation, where Russian laws are , so the horror of these comrades do not have to respond, “- said Polonsky.

Deputy Prime Minister questioned the competence OZPP, which assumed the mission of handing out advice and tips to Russians.

” We know how these organizations are registered: three people had gathered, created some imaginary organization, created a website, and from this Site are starting to operate. It is necessary to pay attention to the significant resources and organization, and it’s just another fiction “- said Deputy Prime Minister.

He called for Russian tourists not to trust any kind of loud statements.

“Come to us, we are warm, calm sea, hot sun and all the good things that can get people on vacation and full recreation “- said Polonsky, referring to the tourists.

According to him, in spite of all destructive attempts to scare off travelers from the Crimea, on the fact of the holiday season is quite successful.

” People in we go, people remembered about the Crimea and love Crimea, and will come here. For us it is obvious that in the Crimea holiday season take place. We see that the number of tourists is increasing every day, we had a record attendance in June compared with the previous years “, – concluded Polonsky.

EU extended sanctions against Russia for six months – Kommersant

Extending sanctions against Russia today approved the foreign ministers of member countries of the European Union. Restrictive measures extended until January 31, 2016, and their removal is linked to the full implementation of the agreements Minsk. Earlier, the Council of Europe extended the sanctions against the Crimea.

The foreign ministers of the European Union today formally issued a decision, which was adopted on 17 June – to extend the restrictive measures in the sector against Russia before January 31, 2016. Extending sanctions representative confirmed the EU External Action Service Susan Kiefer.

In March, at an informal EU summit, it was decided to link the duration of the European sanctions against Russia with the implementation of the agreements Minsk. “The European Council agreed that the term of the restrictive measures against the Russian Federation, adopted July 31, 2014, and reinforced September 8, 2014, it must be clearly linked to the full implementation of the agreements Minsk, given the fact that it provided for until 31 December 2015″ – said in a statement, the European Council on the results of the March meeting.

Last week, on June 19, the EU extended sanctions against the Crimea. According to a report on the website of the Council of Europe, “the Council extended the restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of the Crimea and Sevastopol until 23 June 2016″. This is a package of sanctions imposed after the Crimea and Sevastopol to Russia and impose a ban on doing business in the Crimea and Crimean import goods.

A spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Peskov said Russia will respond to the extension of EU sanctions on the basis of reciprocity. “Russia believes sanctions unjustified, illegal. But we have never been and are not the initiators of the sanctions measures. We have repeatedly said the sanctions sharing principle of reciprocity – is the foundation of our approach “, – said Mr. Sands,” RIA Novosti ».

Vice-Speaker of the State Duma of the” Fair Russia “Nikolay Levichev He believes that sanctions have had a much smaller effect on the Russian economy than expected. “By extending the sanctions against Russia, the EU extend Russia’s import substitution program, small business support, support for farmers, the program of technical and technological renovation of industrial production”, – said Mr. Levichev.

Recall The EU has introduced a series of economic sanctions against Russia August 1, 2014, in September, a package of restrictive measures was extended. Such measures are a response to the “annexation of the Crimea”, as well as to support the Russian separatists in the south-east of Ukraine, which in the West is considered a direct military intervention in the affairs of a neighboring country of the EU imposed an embargo on new contracts for the import and export of weapons, as well as products and dual-use technologies. European investors are forbidden to issue new loans of five Russian banks – Sberbank, VTB, Gazprombank, Rosselkhozbank and VEB – for more than 30 days. Access to European capital market was closed for a number of Russian companies, including “Rosneft”, “Transneft” and “Gazprom oil”. Sanctions also affected a number of Russian officials, politicians and public figures who have been denied entry into Europe.

The first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Leonid Kalashnikov in the air,” Kommersant FM “:« We do not need to live with sanctions for sanctions, we need to understand that the sanctions, particularly the US, for a long time, but European canceled, but that we particularly cold nor hot. We adapt to them, thank God, and we must move calmly and to raise their own market. Yes, the financial markets need to break through in the East, it is not so simple, it is not opened for us in China, for example, because there is also a kind of complexity. But it must continue to develop, to move, do not worry. To develop agriculture, industry, and all. Another way we have. ” Read more

The political scientist Vladimir Slatinov on air “Kommersant FM” : «Apparently, it’s just about maintaining the status quo, because it is clear that both the EU and” Seven “at the last meeting, most likely , developed a plan for tougher sanctions in the event of deterioration of the situation in the Donbass. It is obvious that Russia, in its turn, is also thought out some additional measures. But, most of all, from the fact that in recent days we have seen and heard, the logic of the process is such that all will remain unchanged until the end of January next year. I think, to freeze the situation with sanctions for six months, Russia and the EU will seek appropriate formats, plus everything, of course, Kiev and Lugansk. Another thing is that, I repeat, Kiev, Lugansk and Donetsk will make it extremely difficult. The alternative would be a freeze on the Transnistrian scenario. ” Read more

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Washington promised new Kiev anti-Russian sanctions

US and its allies are willing to impose on Russia further sanctions if needed. Such a promise made June 10 US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew told to visit Washington with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Minister of Finance Natalia Yaresko. Read more

As the G7 countries are going to expand sanctions against Russia

In June last year, G7 leaders at the summit in Brussels They issued a joint communique in which confirmed the decision to expand sanctions against Russia, “if required by subsequent events.” “We are implementing a strict policy of non-recognition of the situation of the Crimea and Sevastopol in accordance with UN General Assembly resolution 68/262,” – said in a joint communique after the summit, “Seven.” Read more

Hijacked Ishim Yak-52 aircraft have changed rooms before takeoff – BBC

hijack the Yak-52 in Ishim changed the numbers on the plane before take-off, reports RSN .

This was announced by Secretary of State and Deputy Chairman of the Russian DOSAAF Alexander Makeev.

«The plane that crash landed at our airport, standing on a write-off verification. And most likely, according to some conspiracy of officers, the numbers of the aircraft system, to sell him informally. The pilot was not dossafovsky, so this whole thing happened. If the plane crash did not sit down, no one would know “- he said.

Previous has learned that hijacked planes were detained in the Tyumen region in the Vladimir region.

It was reported that two pilots arrived in Tyumen Ishim on his plane and after conflict with the police stole from there the Yak-52 of the local sports club.

On the Internet there was a videotape of undermining the “Savings Bank” in Kiev – BBC

In the Internet there was a video from surveillance cameras branch “Sberbank of Russia” in Kiev, next to which there was an explosion.

On the Video it is clear that a person puts in a jacket under the door compartment package and walks away.

After a while, a loud explosion.

An unknown device has been undermined at a bank branch at the address: Str. Akhmatova, 46-A.

The second explosion took place almost at the same time, about 1.00 on June 22, in the area Kurenivka.

Earlier reports that Kiev explosions near the offices of “Sberbank of Russia».

Patrushev said the inability to prevent the influx of Russians in the militia DNI – RBC

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev

Photo: RIA Novosti

Russia “does not call for or encourage” the influx of volunteers in the militia of Donbass, but “really impossible to prevent it,” Patrushev said in an interview with “Kommersant”. He noted that refugees from Ukraine told “family and friends” about “atrocities that take place there”, then under the influence of emotions people go to the Donbas and participate in the fighting.

Patrushev said that to close the border with Ukraine, Russia can not. “What do we organize the blockade, as it was in Leningrad? For the entire population of Donbass? We practically feed them now, there have living conditions are extremely difficult, “- he said.

According to Patrushev, the initiators of the conflict in the east of Ukraine are the United States. At the same time, according to Patrushev, US President Barack Obama, saying that Washington has acted as mediator in the change of power in Ukraine, admitted that the conflict in Ukraine was initiated by the American side. Patrushev, citing the words of a representative of the US State Department Victoria Nuland also said the United States spent on the change of power in Ukraine $ 5 billion [this amount, according to Nuland, the US has been spent since 1991 on the development of democratic institutions in Ukraine]. It was a change of government, according to the Secretary of Security Council of Russia, was the impetus for the conflict in the east of the country.

In the “destabilization of the project” Ukraine Patrushev sees attempts to “create a tool for the radical weakening of Russia».

In April Patrushev at the meeting of the Security Councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization accused the Western countries that they want to “make Ukrainian agrarian country».

The fact that the perpetrators of the crisis in Ukraine, the United States, has repeatedly said the Russian president Vladimir Putin. In particular, speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said that the cause of the crisis in Ukraine was the decision to develop the United States’ geopolitical space available. ”

An attempt to hijack the Yak-52 in the Tyumen region – RIA Novosti

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Ivanov sanctions against Russia can not operate in full – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, June 21 – RIA Novosti. Sanctions against Russia strike organizers and they can not operate fully, as all can be purchased in third countries, said in an interview with Financial Times head Administration of the President of the Russian Federation Sergei Ivanov.

“A lot of modern equipment is now under the embargo. But President Putin said that the reality of sanctions, especially embargovye, still worked during the Soviet era, but they can not work now. Any equipment believe me due to my primary profession, can be easily purchased through third countries, “- said Ivanov.

According to him, this process can not be stopped, it proved got under Western sanctions Iran,” while the economy of the Islamic Republic and can not be compared with Russia “.

” The sanctions as a double-edged sword. They beat and by the way, against whom declared, and the one who introduces them, “- said Ivanov.

As anti-Russian politicians, businessmen and companies introduced sanctions

The Western countries to March 2014 has repeatedly imposed sanctions because of the position of Russia in Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices became the restrictions imposed in March 2015, when it was expanded US sanctions list. In addition, the results of the summit “Big Seven” in Bavaria, it was decided to extend sanctions against Russia, and the United States are considering the introduction of new.

List of Russian citizens and companies have come under the sanctions – in RIA Novosti & gt; & gt;

Vladimir Markin, the head of NASA surprised by the response to the question of evidence moon landing – Kommersant

                             
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The official representative of the Investigative Committee of Russia Vladimir Markin, a serious reaction surprised NASA Director Charles Bolden on the proposal for a joint investigation into the missing evidence landing Americans on the moon. “If jokingly saying American partner responds in all seriousness, involuntarily or doubt their sense of humor or seriously consider” Was there a boy? “” – Was quoted as “Interfax”. Earlier, Mr. Markin offered US assistance in the investigation of the disappearance of film, filmed by US astronauts on the Moon, as well as 400 kg of lunar soil.

Charles Bolden, in turn, rejected the proposal on investigation of landing Americans on the moon. “I have no doubt that we were on the moon, and there is no doubt that we are going to land on Mars,” – quoted him as saying Daily Mail.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Barack Obama blamed the reluctance of Congress to limit the circulation of weapons in the US – Kommersant

                             
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US President Barack Obama has accused the US Congress in a strong gun lobby and the American public – a strong apathy that prevents to change the situation with the free circulation of weapons in the country. “Unfortunately, Congress is too strongly influenced by the National Rifle Association. I do not foresee any new legislative measures that could be taken by the Congress. And I do not expect any real action until the American public does not feel an urgent basis, it is time to say: “This situation is not normal, this is what we must change, and we’re going to change it ‘,” – said Mr. Obama, in an interview Reuters.

Earlier, Barack Obama urged to tighten the rules arms trafficking in the United States in connection with the tragedy in Charleston. In the evening on June 17 during a prayer meeting in the African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston (South Carolina, USA), one of the oldest churches in the United States, which is visited by black Americans, a gunman opened fire. The attack killed eight black parishioners. Two more were taken to a nearby hospital with injuries, one of them later died. Dylan Rufus was formally charged with the murder of nine people.

For more information on the incident, see the article “b” “In the US, the offender shot the worshipers in the Church».

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In the US, after the shooting in Philadelphia seven wounded, including two children – BBC

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shooting occurred at a party, with the result that injured seven people, TV channel NBC10 .

It is reported that among the wounded two children, aged two years and ten years.

The witnesses said that an unknown began shooting at people on the street.

«It seems that he opened fire on everyone he met on his way,” – television quoted a police spokesman.

The injured were hospitalized in the shooting. An investigation is underway.

Earlier reports , in the United States after the shooting at a party in Detroit one person killed, nine wounded.

Lithuania may begin arms shipments to Ukraine – a REGNUM

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Kyiv, June 21, 2015, 02:49 – REGNUM In Lithuania, there is political will on the supply of weapons to the territory of Ukraine. The relevant decision can be made public by the government in the near future. In an interview with Ukrainian “Fifth” television said Lithuanian Ambassador in Ukraine Marius Janukonis.

«Indeed, such political will is there, and it will be announced by the Lithuanian supreme leadership,” – said the ambassador. Some steps in this direction have already been made. Janukonis could not give specific dates and numbers: “Detailed hard to say, but we are ready».

In this step Lithuania intends to set an example for other countries to emulate. “We must help Ukraine by all means, including military,” – said the ambassador.

Earlier, the US announced the possible deployment of heavy weapons in NATO Europe. Lithuania was the first declared its readiness to take military equipment on its territory. Commenting on the statements of the Russian side of the forced responding, Marius Janukonis said that it reminded him of blackmail. “It is not NATO started this wave of aggression against Ukraine”, – said the Lithuanian diplomat.

Lithuania may begin to supply arms to the Ukrainian authorities – Kommersant

                             
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Lithuanian authorities have the “political will” for the supply of weapons to the territory of Ukraine, said Lithuanian Ambassador Marius Janukonis on the Ukrainian ” Channel 5. ” “Some steps have already been made, we will continue such actions will do, including the supply of weapons in Ukraine. More difficult to say, but we are ready, “- he said.

Ukraine needs a defensive weapon to protect European borders, he said in April, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Delivery of any kind of arms could lead to an escalation of the conflict in the south-east, so is unlikely to go West to such measures, experts say.

read more about this in the article ” Kommersant FM »« defensive weapons in its pure form does not exist ».

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In Belgium, think about a ban on the arrest of accounts of diplomatic missions – RBC

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The Belgian Government intends to achieve a legislative ban on the arrest of accounts that cater to foreign embassies. This French-speaking television channel RTBF, said Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, commenting on the arrest of Russian state property.

«We explain to our Russian colleagues, what is the situation – said the minister. – For some time now I have been doing that to find out from the Minister of Justice, it is impossible to change our legal system so as to prevent the arrest of accounts of employees for the functioning of the embassies. However, the UN Convention, and acts in the same direction. Therefore, we will in the coming days to appeal to the parliament with such changes. We’re working on it “, – Interfax quoted him as saying.

Earlier it was reported that Belgian bailiffs seized the Russian state assets, which are in Belgium. A similar situation exists in France. As it turned out, the arrests are connected with the decision of the Hague arbitration, according to which Russia is obliged to pay the former owners YUKOS $ 50 billion, of which € 1,6 млрд – claims “YUKOS Universal Limited ». Despite media reports that about espechitelnaya measure not touch diplomatic missions , the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the arrest of accounts of the embassy in Belgium and permanent representative of Russia to the EU and NATO in Brussels .

The Russian Foreign Ministry is regarded as a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. “I do not rule out that it is dated specially for the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. I’m not a conspiracy. But even if it’s a coincidence, of course, it works against those who want to normal, without any artificial obstacles to work in the Russian Federation “, – said in an interview with the head of RBC Minister Sergei Lavrov.

According to him, , Russia is required to respond to these actions and the response will be based on the principles of reciprocity. “The answer is reciprocity. It’s inevitable, “- Lavrov said, adding that” our economic operators “are going to ask a Russian court to arrest the property of foreign companies with state participation.

The situation commented on the arrest of the property all top leaders of Russia – from the head of Russian Railways Vladimir Yakunin and the former head of Yukos, Mikhail Khodorkovsky to the head of the Kremlin administration, Sergei Ivanov and President Vladimir Putin. Ivanov promised Belgium “quick response.” According to him, acting retaliation “can and should be.” The head of state said that Russia does not recognize the jurisdiction of the Hague tribunal, so Moscow will protect its interests in court “within a civilized legal process».

 

Pushkov said that Poroshenko appeal to the Constitutional Court argues coup in Ukraine – BBC

The situation with the appeal of the President of Petro Poroshenko to the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on the Law of the deprivation status of the President Yanukovych confirms coup in Ukraine, reports TASS .

This was stated by Chairman of the Committee State Duma Foreign Affairs Alexei Pushkov.

«While Poroshenko raised the question of unconstitutionality of the Act of February 4, 2015 on the withdrawal of the title of President of Ukraine Yanukovich, in fact this appeal proves the illegality of the removal of Yanukovych from power at the end of February 2014 and proves the coup “, – said the parliamentarian.

According to him, the appeal Poroshenko exactly states that the President of Ukraine may be removed in only one way – as a result of impeachment.

Previous Pushkov said, President of Ukraine declared unconstitutional cancellation of President Yanukovych in defiance of the EU and PACE.

Poroshenko called unconstitutional deprivation of the status of President Yanukovych – RBC

The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko appealed to the Constitutional Court to declare unconstitutional the decision of the Verkhovna Rada of depriving the title of President Viktor Yanukovych. A decree published on the website of the court.

«Since the law whose constitutionality is challenged, does not have a normative nature, the Verkhovna Rada, to accept it, to act contrary to the norms of the Constitution and, therefore, it is contrary to Article 19, part 2 the Constitution, which requires the Parliament to act on the basis of and within the powers and in the manner envisaged by the Constitution of Ukraine, in connection with the request to declare the law of Ukraine “On the deprivation of the rank of Yanukovych the President of Ukraine” dated February 4, 2015 so that does not meet the Constitution of Ukraine ie, unconstitutional, “- said in the document.

In a submission Poroshenko notes that, according to the norms of the Constitution, Parliament can not deny the title of President of Ukraine. According to Article 85 paragraph 10, the displacement of the head of state is possible in order a special procedure – impeachment. According to Article 111, the impeachment initiated by the majority of Parliament, for it creates a special commission, which examines the reasons for the deprivation of rank. When present, Parliament must decide by at least two-thirds of its constitutional composition, after verifying the case by the Constitutional Court and after obtaining its conclusion.

Thus, summed up Poroshenko, the Constitution provides only one case of deprivation of the rank of the president, and no authority can not adopt a separate law on deprivation of such a status without making changes to the Constitution.

According to the “Ukrainian Truth”, transferred constitutional petition to study the secretariat of the court.

Earlier this week, the newspaper of the Verkhovna Rada was published the law “On the withdrawal of the title of President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine”, he entered into force on 18 June. In the document on February 4 voted 281 deputies (out of 422 MPs).

Viktor Yanukovych fled to Ukraine in February 2014 after shares on M Aidana, which led to riots, clashes with police and victims, both among the protesters, and among the security forces.

In Moscow, opened the 37th International Film Festival – RBC

President of the Festival, film director Nikita Mikhalkov at the opening ceremony of the 37th Moscow International Film Festival

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On Friday, June 19, at the cinema “Russia” opened the 37th Moscow International Film Festival. With greetings from President Vladimir Putin addressed the gathering Deputy Culture Minister Grigory Ivliev, RIA Novosti reported.

«Dear friends, I greet you on the occasion of your forum, which has great traditions, they have every right to the name of historical” – the telegram says. Putin wished that the festival was held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding, creativity and art.

The jury of the festival, which will take place from 19 to 26 June, led by French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud. The forum’s program includes films from Russia, France, Spain, Lebanon, Iran, Bulgaria, Finland, Serbia and other countries. In the main competition involved 12 films, including three Russian tape – “Arventur” Irina Evteyeva “Orleans” Andrew Proshkina and “Dear Hans, Dear Peter,” Alexander Mindadze.

At the entrance to the cinema “Russia” guests and participants of the festival met the president of the festival, film director Nikita Mikhalkov and his wife Tatiana. On the red carpet leading from the monument to Pushkin in theater, former head of the Department of Film, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Telnov, head of the Department of Culture of Moscow, Alexander Kibovsky, directors Rezo Gigineishvili Andrei Proshkin, Vera Glagolev, Yuri Kara, producer Igor Mishin Igor Ugolnikov, fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev, politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Irina Skobtseva actress Renata Litvinova, Ravshan Kurkova, Anna Chipovskaya, Victoria Isakova, actor Andrei Sokolov, Maxim Averin Alexei Vorobyov, director Jean-Jacques Annaud, actress Jacqueline Bisset and others.

As previously wrote RBC in 2015, government funding for the festival, which is about 70% of the total budget will decrease to 110-115 million rubles. This information was confirmed by the general producer of the festival Leonid Vereshchagin. Total expenditure on the MIFF can reach 157-164 mln. Rubles, or about 20% less than the year before. Vereshchagin did not name exact figures, but assured that “all these reductions can not be called critical, we expect to stay within the current [truncated] budget by cutting spending».

The second major source of funds for the festival are the sponsors. Earlier Vereshchagin said that “due to certain circumstances,” sponsorship of the festival this year will decrease, because Russian companies cut marketing budgets.

International Film Festival is considered one of the oldest in the world, the first international festival was held in the Russian capital in 1935 year. Film Forum is held every two years.