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Trump, Putin: no hugging and kissing to happen. Hot conflict likely – Portnikov.  Trump-Putin alliance sparks diplomatic crisis as British ministers demand assurances from U.S. over Russia.  Trump accused of trying to bribe journalists.  800 Crimean thrown into the street from the home, which they gave the Defense Ministry of Ukraine.  Dutch MPs extend deadline on Ukraine deal.

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Many Ukrainians and Europeans keep scaring themselves with the probability of Trump surrendering to Putin Ukraine, Syria, and Europe. Interestingly, what will he get in exchange?, Vitali Portnikov, the leading political scholar says in Newsru.ua Nov. 12.

 “Let’s remember that it is Russia that is waging the war against America in Ukraine, not vice versa. Russia is bursting to prove to America that it is a superpower with its backyard (Ukraine) no one is allowed to enter.

The thuggish Putin’s regime has no other means to prove its effectiveness but to demonstrate its grandeur. Because the economy is on the rocks, the government is corrupt, the populace is getting poor, the oil is getting cheap (and now, thanks to Trump) is sinking more. The only ace up Russia’s sleeve is the demonstration of grandeur.

 “How can a corrupt and poor country (Upper Volta with nukes) pull its weight on America? Yes, by humiliating America, by proving that the United States can do little while Russia can do everything. By showing that Russia can grab Crimea, annex Donbas, bomb Aleppo – and get away with it,” Portnikov says.

“But the only thing Trump cannot allow Putin to do is being humiliated.

That is why there won’t be any kissing and hugging when Putin meets Trump. Meanwhile, there is a serious probability of a hot conflict between Russia and USA , the expert says.

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Britain is facing a diplomatic crisis with the U.S. over Donald Trump's plans to forge an alliance with Vladimir Putin and bolster the Syrian regime, The Telegraph reported.

In a significant foreign policy split, officials admitted that Britain will have some "very difficult" conversations with the President-elect in coming months over his approach to Russia, according to The Telegraph. It comes after Trump used his first interviews since winning the U.S. election to indicate that he will withdraw support for rebels in Syria and thank Vladimir Putin for sending him a "beautiful" letter. Trump said that he will instead join forces with Russia and focus on defeating Isil. He has previously said it would be "nice" if the U.S. and Russia could work together to "knock the hell out of Isil," the publication wrote. His views are in stark contrast with those of Theresa May, who has accused President Assad's regime of perpetrating "atrocious violence" and said that the long-term future of Syria must be "without Assad". Boris Johnson, the Foreign Secretary, has accused Russia of perpetrating war crimes over the deaths of hundreds of civilians, according to the report................

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A majority in the Dutch parliament has given prime minister Mark Rutte more time to negotiate with his European counterparts on how to accommodate a popular rejection of an EU-Ukraine treaty.

MPs said on Tuesday (8 November) they would give Rutte until after an EU summit in Brussels in mid-December to find a solution.

Initially, Rutte had been given a 1 November deadline by MPs.

But Rutte's centre-right Liberals, his coalition partner Labour, and several smaller parties gave him extra time. Opposition MP Kees Verhoeven said he had supported the motion “grudgingly”.

In April, the EU-Ukraine association agreement was rejected in a Dutch referendum with 61.1 percent of the votes.

The vote was non-binding, but because the voter turnout of 32.2 percent surpassed a required threshold of 30 percent, the Dutch political establishment promised to somehow take the results into account.

Officially, the Dutch voted to reject the parliament bill that would lead to ratification of the treaty, which has now been put on hold. All other 27 member states have ratified the deal.

Rutte will seek a legally binding declaration from his EU counterparts explaining the details of the deal...........

Access complete text of the editorial:  euobserver.com In English

American TV presenter wrote in his book, Trump offered her a free stay at the hotel

Selected in the US presidential election, Donald Trump tried to bribe journalists "gifts" to gain their commitment during the presidential campaign.

It is written in the book presenter Megan Kelly Fox News, reports Associated Press.

"TV presenter Megan Kelly said that Donald Trump tried unsuccessfully to influence the news coverage regarding his campaign allegedly offering her free stay," - said in a statement.

Kelly suggests that Trump would thus affect her, because the debate journalist criticized his statements about women.

TV presenter complained that after the incident, faced with "insults and threats".

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People promise to move under the mayor's office and settle there in tents

In Crimea occupied the street from the home, previously listed as departmental Defense Ministry of Ukraine, 800 evicted residents of Feodosia.

According to "Novaya Gazeta" , ordered by the so-called "Crimean Council of Ministers" all these apartments were owned by the Defense Ministry.

"Instead of the promised transfer of the municipality ... buildings transferred to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, which we certainly do not have any relation. The Russian Ministry assignee is not Ukrainian, any contract we had not linked and associated never been"- complains a resident of a house that is" attributed "the Defense Ministry.

She told that people sent letters to the requirements to provide documents proving their right to live in the departmental housing Russian military ministry. Of course, these documents no one.

"This letter I received not one but 90 of the 98 families living in our house. And three more residents of hostels", - said the woman.

"For the building we, the residents, caring for yourself: broken sewerage - chipped in for 2000, the master found and repaired, the flow of the roof - again chipped and repaired. We in this House vkladayemosya because it is our home. And now we are told: "Free room!" - Said one of the victims.

"We were evicted and become 300 tents near the city administration - let them think that we do" - promise feodosiytsi living pending eviction.

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The extent of blackout due to heavy snowfall increases

Due to bad weather are de-energized 430 settlements in Ukraine.

This in Twitter Minister of Regional Development Construction and Housing Gennady Zubko.

"Due to the weather, because of automatic electricity protection systems, there were blackouts in 430 settlements in 9 regions", - he wrote.

Zubko said that residents remain without electricity 76 settlements in Khmelnytsky Oblast, 82 - Ternopil, 37 - Ivano-Frankivsk, 16 - Zhytomyr, 23 - Vinnytsia, 10 - Volyn, 13 - Transcarpathian, 90 - Lviv and 83 - Chernivtsi.

"To restore power attracted 192 teams and 901 worker power companies", - the Minister said.

Previously reported breakdown of 275 settlements on the night of 13 November.



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In the first round, voters were less active

Voter turnout in the presidential election in Moldova has already exceeded 51%.

Data on turnout in real broadcasting channel PublikaMD on YouTube.

It is reported that in Moldova voted for over 1.52 thousand. Voters or 51, 01%.

Given the published data, today's turnout has already exceeded this figure in the first round of presidential elections.



Earlier, the CEC reported incident of ballots for two polling stations in Portugal, the company responsible for the delivery of ballots declared their disappearance.

CEC has decided to print an additional three thousand ballots that are supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration will be delivered to polling stations for voting in Portugal.

As reported, on Sunday, November 13, in Moldova the second round of presidential elections : for the presidency claiming head of the Party of Socialists Igor Dodon and the only candidate of the right-wing forces, the leader of "Action and Solidarity" Maia Sandu.

According to the results of the first round, Dodon voted for more than 48% of voters, and for Sandu - about 38% of voters.

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Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned with polonium in 2006



British broadcaster Company Pictures began work on a film about trohseriynoho case of former FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko. It is reported by The Guardian .

The film is based on the book "A road poison" the former correspondent of The Guardian Luke Harding in Moscow.

"The book is a truly wonderful life close to the fiction that reads like a history of James Bond" - said the head Company Pictures Judy Kannihan.

In the film say that in this drama "mixed global shift in world politics, perseverance British detectives and the importance of democracy, freedom and the rule of law to protect us from demagoguery."

Recall that Alexander Litvinenko, a former secret services of the USSR and Russia, and implacable critic of the Kremlin who received asylum and citizenship Britain, died in November 2006 after drinking tea with plutonium - radioactive and very toxic. The investigation concluded that the murder could hold two citizens of Russia, Andrei Lugovoi and Dmitri Kovtun. Both the official Moscow denied involvement, as Russia refuses to extradite its citizens to the court.

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The leader of the Radical Party in the Verkhovna Rada Oleg Lyashko spoke sharply about the studio showman "Quarter 95" Vladimir Zelensky.

On his Facebook page Lyashko called the Ukrainian popular comedian "degenerates without family and tribe" for what he called Zelensky Ukraine pornoaktrysoyu at the festival in Jurmala.

"Vova Zelensky really offended me, I called it degenerates without family, tribe after he Jurmala pleasure viewer called the Ukraine pornoaktrysoyu, ready to give to anyone in any quantity. Vova so offended by me degenerates, even threatened me that his mother-Jew "- MP wrote in the social network.

Also Lyashko told a story from his childhood, comparing their mother to mother Zelensky.

"I wish my mother Vovochka not explained the difference between a child prostitutes and Ukraine. Although I think that if in fact his mother was a Jew, Zelensky not degenerate grew without family and tribe," - wrote persistently policies.

Earlier Zelenskoiy in Jurmala stated that "Ukraine reminds the German film actress adult is ready to take on any number from any side."

After such bold statements Lyashko angry at the studio "Quarter 95". Then Zelensky out to the audience as if drunk and mocked the reaction Lyashko.

We suggest you see how Zelensky said about Lyashko.



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Takes one to know one.

Ukrainian politicians have made a huge mistake when, during the election campaign in the United States flirted with one of the candidates - Hillary Clinton.

This opinion comments in the "Observer" expressed diplomat, chairman of the International Centre for Policy Studies Vasily Filipchuk.

"During the US election Ukrainian politicians behaved unacceptably. I mean, for example, the transfer in the middle of the race documents that are beaten on the head of election headquarters of Donald Trump Paul Manafort. This is not forgotten. It was foolish and short-sighted. These errors are given on felt "- said the diplomat.

According to him, Kyiv should now form the American President alternative vision of Ukraine.

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Setback for Brussels with win for candidate threatening to derail EU co-operation

Moldova has elected as president a pro-Russian politician who has threatened to derail co-operation with the EU, in another setback for Brussels in eastern Europe.

Igor Dodon, whose campaign called for closer ties with Moscow, had won 55.4 per cent of the vote with over 96 per cent of ballots counted, according to Moldova’s election commission.

Mr Dodon’s election as head of state could strengthen Moscow’s hand in eastern Europe amid a surge in support for Eurosceptic and anti-establishment politicians across the continent. It comes on the same day as EU member Bulgaria elected as president a Russian-leaning candidate, triggering the resignation of the prime minister.............

Access complete text of the editorial:   (Financial Times) In English

“The withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria is Ukraine’s provocative plan since Kiev is not eligible to take such decisions”, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin told TASS in an interview.

The Russian diplomat stressed that the Russian troops were deployed to the Moldova’s breakaway region in accordance to international agreements and that the armed forces will remain there “as long as it is necessary to maintain security”.

Karasin blames Ukrainian authorities for the “crazy ideas that Ukraine comes up with from time to time”, that “inflict the situation in Moldova as well as in Ukraine”.

Last week, the Defense Minister of Moldova, Anatol Șalaru, declared that came to an agreement with the Ukrainian Defense Minister, Stepan Poltorak, to prepare a “green corridor” for the withdrawal of the Russian troops and munitions from Transnistria.

The separatist leader of Transnistria, Evgeny Shevchuk, showed discontent towards the plan, saying that it is “inadmissible and non-constructive”.

Russia’s Deputy Prime-Minister, Dmitry Rogozin, seemed to be stressed by the fact that Kyiv and Chișinău “forgot about coordinating with Moscow and Tiraspol” the proposed withdrawal plan.

moldova.org

Reports from London show that one of the two polling locations in the city has remained without any available ballot papers. According to social media posts, the polling station nr. 336 in Strat­ford has used up all it’s 3,000 ballot papers.

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Igor Dodon, the new president of the Republic of Moldova has promised to be the president of all the Moldovan citizens, regardless of their political views.

The declarations have been made during a press conference at midnight. Dodon congratulated his opponent, Maia Sandu, while also requesting her support and inviting her to a discussion during the following days.

“I will be everyone’s president, both of those who see themselves as right-wing anf those who see themselves as left-wing, those who want EU integration and those who want to be close to Russia”.

Dodon even addressed Sandu’s voters and supporters, promising he will take their opinions and requests into account.

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Igor Dodon is the new president of the Republic of Moldova. After 96.3% of the reports have been processed, Dodon accounts for 55.37% of the votes, while Maia Sandu convince only 43.63% of Moldovans to vote for her.

Thought there are still reports being sent to the Central Electoral Comission, Dodon’s victory, while not yet official, is guaranteed.

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Welcome message has been sent to the Kremlin

A spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Peskov did not rule out contacts Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump to his inauguration, reports RIA "Novosti".

"I do not know if there are any contacts between the president and the Trump to the inauguration. I do not know, but certainly it can not be ruled out. Opening the message has been sent," - said Peskov.

Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that Putin tried to treat neutral in the US presidential election.

In his cherhuofitsiynyy representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said that Russian diplomats contact with supporters Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign in the US were "diplomatic routine."

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As Trump refused to criticize the Kremlin is important to Barack Obama before they leave the presidency, found out all the details of hacker attacks

Trump dismissed the intelligence conclusion that Russia is behind the hacker attacks that recently took place. This writes The New York Times .

"Trump dismissed the intelligence conclusion that Russia is behind the hacker attacks, showing disrespect for the facts and bodies of security that they are collected," - says the article.

As Trump refused to criticize the Kremlin is important to Barack Obama before they leave the presidency, found out all the details of hacker attacks and decided how to punish Russia to demonstrate Washington's determination to confront cyber attacks without further escalation of the conflict.

The article emphasizes that the Kremlin's sensitivity to cooperate with Trump may be used for a useful purpose to persuade the Kremlin soblyuat agreements on arms control and return to the implementation of the agreements that Russia violated.

"He (Putin - ed.) Should have no doubt that the United States and its allies will stand up for their principles and values, even if they remain open to cooperation, where the interests of both parties overlap" - summarized in a statement.

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US President-elect Donald Trump is going to cooperate with Russia, but from a position of strength. This was stated by the TV channel CNN ex-mayor of New York Rudolph Giuliani aide Trump.

"Trump will have to deal with Putin in an environment where the US does not reduce forces and significantly increases the levels that were under Reagan. He will negotiate peace, but a position of strength," - said Giuliani.

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The petition already has 140 of the necessary 200 signatures in Ryazan

Zhytyly Russian city of Ryazan filed a petition to rename one of the streets in honor of Donald Trump. This writes The Moscow Times .

The authors of the petitions have chosen to rename the street 2nd wicked, because, in their opinion, this name does not match the Russian values ​​and offends the religious feelings of believers.

"Recently won the US presidential election, Donald Trump is a great friend and defender of traditional values", - stated in the petition.

The petition already has 140 of the necessary 200 signatures of citizens.

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The earthquake was accompanied by a series of repeated shocks

Less than a day New Zealand rolled another earthquake with a series of repeated shocks.

This time the earthquake was slightly weaker force - 6.2 points, while the previous quake was a magnitude 7.8, according to BBC.

According to preliminary data, the first earthquake killed two people.

The epicenter of tremors was located approximately 90 km north east of Christchurch, which is strongly affected by the earthquake in 2011. The center of the earthquake at a depth of 23 km.

The earthquake was accompanied by a series of repeated shocks.

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