Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Sunday 4 September. [Ukrainian sources]
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Putin has shown the political illiteracy. US and UK continue to resist the aggression of Russia in Ukraine - Obama. In St. Petersburg detained by picket in support Umerov. Obama believes in a new agreement with Russia on Syria.
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Putin has shown the political illiteracy. US and UK continue to resist the aggression of Russia in Ukraine - Obama. In St. Petersburg detained by picket in support Umerov. Obama believes in a new agreement with Russia on Syria.
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Obama believes in a new agreement with Russia on Syria
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:11 am
Obama believes in a new agreement with Russia on Syria
The US president said that the first agreement with Russia cease-fire did not work, goes to work on the second
US President Barack Obama at the summit of "Big Twenty" in China, said that work on a new ceasefire agreement comes to an end, but confidence in its performance there.
It is reported by the BBC .
"We have not come close to the goal. It is too early to say that we have an open road, although there is a chance to achieve some progress "- Obama said after meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hours of continuing negotiations on the conditions of the cease-fire between government forces and moderate opposition.
It is expected that the outcome of the negotiations will be announced on Sunday.
A cease-fire has not worked, and Obama admits that the new agreement could expect the same fate.
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Putin has shown the political illiteracy
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:15 am
Putin has shown the political illiteracy
Journalists Bloomberg again caught Putin's "not very deep understanding of the essence of American politics"
In an interview with the editor Bloomberg John Mikltveytu Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrated his not very deep understanding of the electoral process in the United States.
The publication notes that the question of whether Russia do with the recent hacker attacks on the system of the National Committee of the Democratic Party and the subsequent publication of the stolen emails to Wikileaks, Putin gave a lengthy negative answer, adding: "I honestly do not even could you imagine if you say openly that this kind of information may be of interest to the American public, which turns out to campaign headquarters of a candidate, in this case, Mrs. Clinton worked at it, and not equally to all candidates of the Democratic party. So I just had no idea that it might be interesting to someone. So even from this perspective we can officially there could not climb. To do this, you know, to feel the nerve and features internal political life of the United States. Not sure even our experts in the Foreign Ministry feel it properly. "
"Hacker attacks on systems Democratic National Committee showed that the entire party machine initially worked exclusively on Hillary Clinton, unfortunately for Bernie Sanders. To say that it could not "present interest" for someone means to demonstrate absolute lack of understanding of the nature of American politics "- said in the article.
Bloomberg points out: this is not the first time that Putin "shows his political ignorance." In a January interview with the German newspaper Bild Putin asked journalists: "You know that in the history of America, there were two occasions when the president was elected by a large number of voters, which was less than the number of voters?" In fact, such cases were four, as Russian media quick to tell, but Putin apparently did not read the article to refute him, because at an economic forum in St. Petersburg, he again said the two cases.
"Putin's statement that he is not well informed about the machinations in Washington, perhaps the old tricks of the former KGB agent, used to prove the innocence of his audience to the hacker attack on the Democratic Party. It is known that Putin often resort to such tactics when his interlocutor perceives as an enemy. If it is later caught in deception, it is embarrassing not more than moved to Donald Trump's important is happening now, not sometime later "- sums up edition.
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US and UK continue to resist the aggression of Russia in Ukraine - Obama
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:16 am
US and UK continue to resist the aggression of Russia in Ukraine - Obama
The head of US and British Prime Minister met in Hangzhou eve of G20
US and UK continue to resist Russian aggression in Ukraine.
This was announced by President Barack Obama after talks with the new Prime Minister of Britain, Theresa May, reports RIA Novosti .
"Britain has confirmed commitment to the transatlantic security architecture. We are allies in NATO and see the world the same way. We will continue to resist Russian aggression in Ukraine continue to resist cyberthreads, fight terrorist networks and to destroy ID "- Obama said at a joint press conference on May.
Negotiations Obama and May have been on the margins of the G20 summit in the Chinese Hangzhou. The meeting was the first since the election of the head of the cabinet Mae UK.
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Intelligence officers identified in the Russian brigade fighters
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:22 am
Intelligence officers identified in the Russian brigade fighters
Their problem was the failure of the Minsk agreements and destroying the infrastructure of Donbass
Defence Intelligence officers Minobrony identified five separate motorized rifle brigade (military unit 08805, Makeevka) 1 AC (Donetsk) Center of territorial troops (Novocherkassk) Southern Military District (Rostov-on-Don) RF Armed Forces.
As the press service of the Defense Ministry , it has direct management training and combat operations in Volnovaha direction aimed at disrupting the Minsk agreement, the destruction of civilian infrastructure of Donbass, which leads to the death of civilians.
As part of the management and staff teams are 15 officers, consisting of the 1st and 2nd battalions of mechanized infantry brigades - 17 officers, consisting of the 1st Tank Battalion Brigade - 18 officers.
Established that on June 9th tank division 5 omsbr carried shelling towns Novotroickoe that led to the fires and the destruction of civilian homes.
In addition, August 15, subsection 1 Battalion team in military vehicles BMP-2 attempted assault of Action nomination in the neutral zone near n.p.Novohnativka.
August 30 divisions 2 motorized infantry battalion fire brigade made n.p.Taranchuk integrated use of firepower, including anti-aircraft installations on vehicles, anti-tank missiles and grenades.
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The minimum pension from 1 December to increase by 10%
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:36 am
The minimum pension from 1 December to increase by 10%
The growth of pension payments will apply to about 7 million pensioners with minimum pensions
The minimum pension in Ukraine on December 1, 2016 will increase by 10% to reach 1247 UAH.
This was stated in an interview to "5 channel" Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Rozenko, writes Delo .
Today, the minimum pension of 1130 hryvnia.
"Despite the poor state of the socio-economic situation in Ukraine, we have decided and Parliament has supported us in this, do increase the minimum pension to 10%," - said Rozenko.
According to him, the increase in pension payments will apply to about 7 million pensioners with minimal pensions.
"There is a category of pensioners, the average pension in the period ranging between 1400 USD to 3000 USD. They are quite unfair situation compared to other categories, for which there was some improvement. For these pensioners or indexation National pensions are not held as to say the last three years, "- said Rozenko.
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Britain and Poland supported the preservation of anti-Russian sanctions
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:51 am
Britain and Poland supported the preservation of anti-Russian sanctions
During the talks in Warsaw, Foreign Minister of Poland and the United Kingdom agreed that sanctions should be maintained until Russia will contribute to the implementation of the Minsk agreements
During the talks in Warsaw, Foreign Minister of Poland and the United Kingdom Witold Vaschikovskyy and Boris Johnson expressed the need to maintain the sanctions imposed on Russia.
Ministers agreed that sanctions should be maintained until Russia will contribute to the implementation of the Minsk agreements, said the publication Forsal .
"We talked about the lack of implementation of the agreement with Ukraine to get out of this situation. We agreed that sanctions should be maintained until Russia starts to execute agreement "- said Witold Vaschikovskyy.
Also at the meeting discussed the recent attacks on Poles living in the UK. After the attack one of the victims died.
Ministers agreed to cooperate in this matter to avoid such conflicts in the EU.
Earlier, the United States imposed additional sanctions against Russia.
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Ukraine and Georgia will get visa liberalization in 2016 - Commissioner
Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:22 am
Ukraine and Georgia will get visa liberalization in 2016 - Commissioner
Among the member states, there is a wait, said Han
EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn said that this year the European Parliament and among EU member states will be decided on the liberalization of the visa regime for Ukraine and Georgia. He said this at a meeting of foreign ministers of EU countries in Bratislava, wrote " Radio Liberty ".
"Among the member states, there is the expectation that both countries should get this (visa liberalization - Ed.) - Said Khan.
Earlier it was reported that in the European Parliament on September 5 to discuss visa regime for Ukraine .
Recall that earlier Johannes Hahn admitted that Ukraine will receive a visa-free regime with the EU in October. 20 April the European Commission proposed the European Parliament and the EU Council to abolish visas for the citizens of Ukraine . Vice Prime Minister for European Integration Joanna Klympush-Tsintsadze predicts that bezvyz will close by the fall.
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Word occupier Putin made a loud statement on Crimea and Donbas
Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:41 am
Word occupier Putin made a loud statement on Crimea and Donbas
The issue of Crimea was part of Russia exhausted and Minsk II must be carried out in full.
This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who spoke at the Eastern Economic Forum, reports TASS .
"The people of the Crimea decisions adopted by voting. The issue historically closed, return to the old system there is none at all" - said Putin.
He also noted that the Minsk agreement on the settlement of the Donbas should vykonanaty completely, this should reach all countries-guarantors agreements.
"In my view, and here I fully agree with the participants Normandy format, and the position of the United States - there is no other alternative but to perform the Minsk agreements", - Putin said.
He also said that Kyiv has not taken the necessary measures prescribed in Minsk-2.
"We think that required the Minsk agreement in full, without any restryktsiy without limitation and substitution of concepts. We will sincerely for this endeavor, we alone do it not, it has to do with us and the participants Normandy format and United States, because only they have a real impact on the current Kiev government ", - said the head of.
Moreover, Putin has once again stated that Russia does not provoke conflict in Ukraine.
"Ukrainian crisis arose not because of us - we are not supported by the state unconstitutional coup in Ukraine and we have not provoked the reaction of the population to these actions", - Putin said, adding that the situation has meant that Crimea wanted to be a part of, and "Donetsk and Lugansk began to confront a regime that immediately after the coup would assert its authority in these areas."
As reported by the "Observer", still to force Russia to respond to the annexation of the Crimea and Donbas war in Ukraine hooked Hague.
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Portnikov: Putin must realize he is in low water
Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:05 am
Portnikov: Putin must realize he is in low water
Portnikov: Putin must realize he is in low water
“Putin must realize things won’t get better for him any more. He will have to quit the annexed territories everywhere, with repentance, apologies and reparations,” renowned journalist and political analyst Vitali Portnikov, writing for rus.newsru.ua Sept. 4.
Putin has concentrated troops near Ukraine’s borders. There can’t be any clearer signal for G20: make deals with me, divide the world, leave Ukraine for me – or you will have a war, Portnikov says.
Pres Obama, however, has his own signal – new sanctions against Russia’s leading companies and Gazprom. The signal is to convince Putin that he will pay a high price for destabilizing the situation in Ukraine and refusal to reach a compromise on Syria, Portnikov says.
The main thing Putin and his buddies have to realize – since the latter have so far failed to produce a plan for the soft dismantlement of Putin’s regime – that things won’t get easier for them. The sanctions will be toughened, the economy will sink further and the chance for Putin and his criminal gang to survive will shrink, the journalist says.
If yesterday Putin had to merely drop Assad and Donbas and agree to the talks on Crimea, the price of a compromise tomorrow will be high. Russia will have to withdraw from the grabbed territories, quick and clear. Without any face-saving, with repentance, apologies and reparations, Vitali Portnikov says.
zik.ua
Axe to fall on lawmakers suspected of high treason – Lutsenko
Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:18 am
Axe to fall on lawmakers suspected of high treason – Lutsenko
Prosecutor General Yury Lutsenko said his office will request Rada to strip immunity from several lawmakers, including those suspected of high treason, Ukrayinska Pravda reported Sept. 3.
Lutsenko was addressing a Sept. 2 session of Rada committee for national security and defense and answering a question from Andry Levus on the responsibility of some lawmakers for assisting the Russian aggression in Donbas and crimea.
Prosecutors detained former Regions party Rada whip Oleksandr Yefremov and his goons, Lutsenko reminded, saying this was only the beginning, he warned.
“I will soon request Rada to bring to accountability for high treason several other lawmakers, this won’t take up much time,’ Lutsenko warned.
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Putin and Obama agreed to a separate meeting at a summit in China
Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:24 am
Putin and Obama agreed to a separate meeting at a summit in China
Presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have not yet had the opportunity to speak at the summit, "Twenty Grand" in Chinese Hangzhou, but agreed to a separate meeting. This writes the " TASS " with reference to the press-secretary Dmitry Peskov president.
"While the leaders only greeted. We agreed to talk separately," - said Peskov.
News on: Gerashchenko said that Putin in China to be reminded of the Crimea and Donbas
Recall, Russian President Vladimir Putin at the summit of "Big Twenty" gave the Chinese leader ice cream .
Earlier, Obama said the US and UK continue to resist the aggression of Russia in Ukraine .
Note in China today launched summit, "Big Twenty" . The summit will be held over two days. Its main theme is the construction of innovative, healthy, coherent and inclusive global economy.
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Ceasefire in Donbas? Militants attack Ukraine 16 times in 24 hours
Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:26 am
Ceasefire in Donbas? Militants attack Ukraine 16 times in 24 hours
Combined Russian-separatist forces attacked Ukrainian army positions in eastern Ukraine 16 times in the past 24 hours – nine times in the Mariupol sector and seven times in the Donetsk sector – according to the military press centre.
In the Mariupol sector, the enemy fired small arms on the towns of Maryinka, Krasnohorivka, and the village of Vodiane. In addition, a sniper was active near Krasnohorivka, Maryinka and the village of Hnutove.
In the Donetsk sector, militants fired rocket-propelled grenades, heavy machine guns and small arms on the town of Avdiyivka.........
uatoday.tv
Britain, Russia hope to improve strained relations
Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:53 am
Britain, Russia hope to improve strained relations
Britain and Russia said on Sunday they hope to improve their relations through dialogue following the first meeting between new British Prime Minister Theresa May and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
May said she hoped for an open dialogue with Russia even though the two countries have serious differences, speaking at the start of a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Hangzhou city in China.
'While I recognise there will be some differences between us, there are some complex and serious areas of concern and issues to discuss, I hope we will be able to have a frank and open relationship and dialogue,' May said.......
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Tax police thwarted attempt to smuggle 10M rubles, $100,000 into occupied Donbas. PHOTOS
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:00 am
Tax police thwarted attempt to smuggle 10M rubles, $100,000 into occupied Donbas. PHOTOS
Tax police special task unit "Fantom" and border guards have detained a man at a contact line checkpoint in the Donetsk region, who attempted to smuggle 10 million Russian rubles (about $144,000) and $100,000 into the terrorist-controlled territory.
As reported by Censor.NET referring to the State Fiscal Service, a Chevrolet Lacetti driven by a Luhansk resident in the direction of occupied Horlivka was stopped at the Zaitseve checkpoint. The driver looked visibly nervous during the check, and law enforcers decided to conduct an in-depth inspection of the car.
Using natural gas as fuel, the car's gasoline tank was not filled in. Instead, 10 million Russian rubles and $100,000 was found there.
The man is faced with indictment under part 2, article 258-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (financing of terrorism).
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US to keep resisting Russian aggression in Ukraine, - Obama
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:08 am
US to keep resisting Russian aggression in Ukraine, - Obama
The U.S. president and the British prime minister met in China.
The U.S. and the UK will continue to resist Russia's aggression in Ukraine, Censor.NET reports referring to RIA Novosti quoting the U.S. president as saying after the talks with new British Prime Minister Theresa May.
The UK has confirmed its commitments to the transatlantic security architecture, Obama said. According to him, the NATO allies see the world in the same way and will continue to resist Russia's aggression in Ukraine as well as confront cyber threats, fight terrorist networks, and take measures to put an end to Islamic State.
As noted, the talks took place in the framework of the G20 summit in Chinese Hangzhou and were the first meeting between the leaders of both countries since May's election as British PM.
Earlier, Putin said he was not going to return annexed Crimea.
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16 attacks registered yesterday: Avdiivka hit with grenade launchers, Hnutove, Marinka came under sniper fire
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:16 am
16 attacks registered yesterday: Avdiivka hit with grenade launchers, Hnutove, Marinka came under sniper fire
Ukrainian troops do not respond to provocations and keep their arms silent.
Over the past day, Russian hybrid forces committed 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions, including nine near Mariupol and seven in the vicinity of Donetsk, Censor.NET reports referring to the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) press center.
Near Mariupol, the enemy used small arms against Marinka, Vodiane and Krasnohorivka. In addition, sniper activity was recorded outside Krasnohorivka, Marinka and Hnutove.
In the vicinity of Donetsk, militants fired grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and small arms on Avdiivka.
The Ukrainian military do not fire back.
In general, the cease-fire is being observed in the ATO area except for rare armed provocations by the enemy.
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British Prime has not shaken the hands of Putin at a meeting G20 - VIDEO
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:24 am
British Prime has not shaken the hands of Putin at a meeting G20 - VIDEO
Mae found that between her and Putin "may be differences"
British Prime Minister Theresa May "forgot" shake hands with President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in the Chinese Hangzhou before the opening of the summit G20.
Thus, Putin found himself in an awkward position, extending his hand when Mei has sat on a chair, write "Facts ."
"Although I admit that among us there may be differences, there are some complex and serious areas for concern and the issues to be discussed, I hope we can have an honest and open relationship and dialogue", - said May before the meeting.
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US and Russia still can not agree on Syria
Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:57 am
US and Russia still can not agree on Syria
Kerry and Lavrov will meet again on Syria - Monday
Progress in talks on Syria is not because Russia refused earlier reached agreements on several issues.
This was stated in the US State Department, reports " Deutsche Welle ".
"The Russians returned to their previous positions on the issues that we considered closed, so we go to the capitals of their countries for consultations", - said the representative of the State Department.
The Minister John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov will meet again in Hangzhou 5 September. "We're not going to hurry" - Kerry said, adding that it is necessary to solve some difficult issues and reach an agreement that will be strong.
United States pursue full ceasefire and do not agree to the terms of temporary truce, says the agency AP, referring to the statement of the State Department.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Russia that the parties "close to agreement", but at the moment he is not ready to predict when it announced its achievement. According to him, "the art of diplomacy sometimes takes time for implementation in specific cases."
Negotiations with Russia playing a key role in achieving the cease-fire in Syria, said the morning of September 4 Obama before the G20 summit in Hangzhou. At the same time, he stressed that these negotiations are very complex, Moscow and Washington still share significant differences in attitudes and approaches. "This applies to both parties to the conflict, which we support, and the political process necessary to restore peace to Syria," - said Obama.
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Militants 'DNR' claim that they want to use chemical weapons
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:00 pm
Militants 'DNR' claim that they want to use chemical weapons
During Krasnoarmiysk allegedly dumped containers of sarin and mustard gas
One of the leaders of the terrorist organization "DNR" Edward Basurin said that against the inhabitants of the occupied territory of Donbas allegedly planning to use chemical weapons.
He said September 4, writes the online edition of militants "DNR" "Dan news».
Basurin said the militants received this information from their "intelligence."
According to him, at airfields in towns Krasnoarmiysk recorded facts alleged trailers for agricultural warehouse containers of chemicals "probably - sarin and mustard gas."
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Hollande called Putin for a serious conversation about #Ukraine
Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:35 pm
Hollande called Putin for a serious conversation about #Ukraine
French President Francois Hollande during his meeting with the head of Russia Vladimir Putin said that he intends to discuss with the leader of the Russian situation in Ukraine, further cooperation in the "Normandy format" as well as the situation in Syria and the possibility of settlement through political dialogue.
It is reported by RIA Novosti.
"As for Ukraine, it requires interaction within the" Normandy format "on Syria, then we have to bring the case to a full dialogue, despite the fact that all sides have taken some military solution, we must bring the case to resolve the crisis by political methods ", - said Hollande.
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At the borders of Latvia recorded aircraft, ships and submarines in Russia
Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:34 pm
At the borders of Latvia recorded aircraft, ships and submarines in Russia
At the borders of Latvia in the exclusive economic zone of the country recorded the ships and submarines of the Russian Federation.
It wrote on Twitter National Armed Forces of Latvia.
It is reported that on Saturday, September 3, 10 nautical miles from the border of Latvia's territorial waters were seen Russian Kilo class submarines and Finik.
Also, 22 nautical miles from the border was a Russian Navy corvette class Parchim, and at 23 miles from the border - a Russian submarine.
Also on Sunday, September 4, 20 nautical miles from the border of Latvia's territorial waters was seen Russian warship SS-750 class Kashtan.
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