Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Sunday 9 April. [Ukrainian sources]
Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:30 am
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Putin said the United States "crossed a red border", causing a blow to Syria. Trump warned the US Congress about the possibility of new attacks in Syria. In Lavrov protested Johnson does not understand what is going on in Syria. Erdogan called on Russia to stop protecting Assad. Russia is responsible for the death of every civilian from himataki in Syria, - the head of the UK Ministry of Defense Fallon. Russian Foreign Minister was offended by Johnson for the cancellation of the visit: Tillerson was going to Moscow with evidence of Russian involvement in the crimes of the Assad regime. Norway police neutralized explosive device in downtown Oslo.
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Putin said the United States "crossed a red border", causing a blow to Syria. Trump warned the US Congress about the possibility of new attacks in Syria. In Lavrov protested Johnson does not understand what is going on in Syria. Erdogan called on Russia to stop protecting Assad. Russia is responsible for the death of every civilian from himataki in Syria, - the head of the UK Ministry of Defense Fallon. Russian Foreign Minister was offended by Johnson for the cancellation of the visit: Tillerson was going to Moscow with evidence of Russian involvement in the crimes of the Assad regime. Norway police neutralized explosive device in downtown Oslo.
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In Lavrov protested Johnson does not understand what is going on in Syria
Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:33 am
In Lavrov protested Johnson does not understand what is going on in Syria
The decision to cancel the trip to Moscow Johnson once again confirms the doubts about the availability of added value conversations with the British - Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry stated that Foreign Minister Boris Johnson UK does not understand what is happening in Syria, nor the purpose of diplomacy. So in Johnson commented on the cancellation of the visit to Moscow.
"Judging by statements made by Johnson, now he has other priorities, such as discussions with partners on the" seven "of the situation in Syria and" Russian support for the Assad regime. " There is a fundamental misunderstanding or ignorance of what is happening in Syria, Russia's efforts to resolve this crisis, and the purpose of diplomacy in principle "- said the Foreign Ministry.
The department said that during the visit to Moscow by Boris Johnson was scheduled to hold a conversation with the entire complex international problems and to discuss the state of Russian-British relations, "essentially driven by the British side to a standstill."
"The decision to cancel the trip Johnson Moscow once again confirms the doubts about the availability of value added talks with the British, which most pressing problems of today have their own position and the real impact on the course of international affairs, being" in the shadow "of its strategic partners" - said the Russian foreign ministry.
Recall that the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson canceled his visit to Moscow , scheduled for Monday, because of the situation in Syria. The visit was scheduled on Monday.
glavcom.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові
Putin said the United States "crossed a red border", causing a blow to Syria
Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:37 am
Putin said the United States "crossed a red border", causing a blow to Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called the US airstrike on Syria in violation of international law.
Moreover, Russia and Iran have stated that States "crossed a red border," struck.
This opinion was expressed by the leaders of the two states during a telephone conversation on Sunday, April 9, reports the Kremlin press service.
Both presidents also emphasized the "inadmissibility of aggressive US action against Syria" and called for an objective investigation into the incident with chemical weapons in the Syrian province of Idlib.
As explained in the press service, the conversation between Putin and Rouhani held at the initiative of the Iranian side.
"They exchanged views on the situation in Syria. Both sides had noted the inadmissibility of aggressive US action against a sovereign state in violation of international law. Vladimir Putin and Hassan Rouhani called for objective, impartial investigation of all circumstances of chemical weapons incident April 4 in the Syrian province of Idlib. The leaders also stressed the importance of continued close cooperation on political and diplomatic solution to the armed conflict in Syria "- said in a statement.
glavcom.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові
Tillerson was going to Moscow with evidence of Russian involvement in the crimes of the Assad regime
Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:45 am
Tillerson was going to Moscow with evidence of Russian involvement in the crimes of the Assad regime
US Secretary of State is going to Moscow on April 11-12, after a meeting of foreign ministers of the "Big Seven".
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel next week in Moscow to present to Russia is evidence that there is to know about the use of chemical weapons by government forces against civilians in Syria and tried to hide it, it transmits Tsenzor.NET citing 112 Ukraine . This writes of The the Sunday Times .
"Secretary of State President Donald Trump Rex Tillerson will go to Moscow to face Russia with evidence that she knew and tried to hide the deadly sarin applied regime (Assad - Ed.) Last week, resulting in 87 people were killed," - said in the article.
Recall that Tillerson is going to Moscow on 11-12 April, after a meeting of foreign ministers of the "Big Seven". Before Tillerson to Moscow was due to arrive British Foreign Boris Johnson, however, he refused to visit because of the situation in Syria.
But Johnson's colleague, the head of the UK Ministry of Defense Maykl Fellon in an article for the Sunday Times put the blame for the death of civilians in a chemical attack in the Syrian province of Idlib on Russia. He said that Moscow has not happened for a direct but indirect responsibility as the "main sponsor" the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
April 4 the Syrian city of Khan Shaykhun was bombed. Syrian activists reported that an airstrike on the town in the northwest of Syria, the Syrian army made aircraft or the Russian aircraft. Immediately after the air strike people on earth began to choke. So far, the Syrian government authorized accused in the chemical attack on Khan Shaykhun. In particular, Turkey has stated that against innocent Syrians was used sarin.
ua.censor.net.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові
Russia is responsible for the death of every civilian from himataki in Syria, - the head of the UK Ministry of Defense Fallon
Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:55 am
Russia is responsible for the death of every civilian from himataki in Syria, - the head of the UK Ministry of Defense Fallon
The Russian Federation, which supports President Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, responsible for the deaths of civilians in a chemical attack in Idlib province.
As the Tsenzor.NET referring to DW , this Minister of Defense Maykl Fellon wrote in an article for the weekly Sunday Times, published on Sunday, April 9th.
"Assad's main ally Russia is why Russia is indirectly responsible for the death of every civilian in the last week." - wrote Fallon.
"If Russia does not want to be responsible for future attacks, Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet its obligations to completely destroy an arsenal of chemical weapons Assad and fully connect to UN peacekeeping efforts," - said the British minister.
Fallon believes that Assad can not remain president of Syria. "Anyone who uses the drum bombs and chemicals to kill their own people can not be a future leader of Syria", - he stressed.
The head of the British Ministry of Defense once again expressed support for the American missile attack on Syrian military airfield, from the territory of which the alleged chemical attack was made.
"Directing" Tomahawks "on the airfield, aircraft and equipment, allegedly involved in the gas attack, US President Trump sent a strong signal to the Syrian regime, which will make him think twice before re-use chemical weapons", - said Fallon.
The British minister said that London "regrets that Russia continues to defend the Assad regime even after the attack using chemical weapons against any innocent civilians." We call on Russia to do its utmost to reach a political solution in Syria, and to work with the rest of the international community over to the shocking events of last week will never happen again, "- he said.
Recall the early morning of 7 April US released 59 cruise missiles "Tomahawk" on board Navy ships based in the Mediterranean, on the military airfield "Shayrat" in central Syria, from which, as the US claims, flew airplanes, committed chemical attack . in the province of Idlib April 4 President Donald Trump called a rocket attack in retaliation for the chemical attack.
In the US, Britain and France on Wednesday contributed to the UN Security Council draft resolution condemning the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian province of Idlib, which killed more than 100 civilians, about 500, mostly children, were injured.
ua.censor.net.ua, Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові
Russian Foreign Minister was offended by Johnson for the cancellation of the visit: "There is a misunderstanding of the purpose of diplomacy in principle"
Sun Apr 09, 2017 12:05 pm
Russian Foreign Minister was offended by Johnson for the cancellation of the visit: "There is a misunderstanding of the purpose of diplomacy in principle"
During the visit, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain Borisa Dzhonsona to Moscow was planned to discuss the state of Russian-British relations, "essentially been driven by the British side in a dead end."
As the Tsenzor.NET , it stated in the comments of the Russian Foreign Ministry about the cancellation of the visit to Moscow Johnson.
"Minister B. Johnson decided not to carry out a visit to Moscow on April 10 as scheduled, under the pretext of" a fundamental change in the situation in relation to the events in Syria. "Judging by the statements B. Johnson, now in his other priorities, namely . discussions with partners in the "seven" of the situation in Syria, "Russian support for the Assad regime," There is a fundamental misunderstanding or ignorance of what is happening in Syria, Russia's efforts to resolve the crisis, as well as the purpose of diplomacy, in principle, "- said in a commentary.
The Russian ministry said that during the visit, planned to hold a "thorough and frank discussion on the full range of international issues", as well as discuss the state of Russian- British relations, "essentially been driven by the British side in a dead end."
"The decision to cancel a trip to Moscow B. Johnson once again confirms the doubts about the presence of the added value from the conversation with the British, who on most pressing problems of today do not have their own position and the real impact on the course of international affairs, while remaining" in the shadow "of its strategic partners. We do not believe that dialogue with London we need more than himself, "- said in a statement the Russian foreign Ministry.
As reported Tsenzor.NET , UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said that cancels visit to Russia in connection with the developments in Syria.
The British minister said that London "regrets that Russia continues to defend the Assad regime even after the attack using chemical weapons against any innocent civilians." We call on Russia to do its utmost to reach a political solution in Syria, and to work with the rest of the international community over to the shocking events of last week will never happen again, "- he said.
Recall the early morning of 7 April US released 59 cruise missiles "Tomahawk" on board Navy ships based in the Mediterranean, on the military airfield "Shayrat" in central Syria, from which, as the US claims, flew airplanes, committed chemical attack . in the province of Idlib April 4 President Donald Trump called a rocket attack in retaliation for the chemical attack.
As reported, the US permanent representative to the UN Nikki Heyli said that the attack on the air base in Syria - "fully justified" step. Washington has threatened new attacks on military targets in Syria, Bashar al-Assad, if need be.
In the US, Britain and France on Wednesday contributed to the UN Security Council draft resolution condemning the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian province of Idlib, which killed more than 100 civilians, about 500, mostly children, were injured.
ua.censor.net.ua, Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові
Erdogan tells Russia to reconsider support for Assad
Sun Apr 09, 2017 12:08 pm
Erdogan tells Russia to reconsider support for Assad
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday asked Russia to reconsider its support for the Syrian regime following a chemical weapons attack in Idlib earlier this week and the U.S.’s military action in response.
Censor.NET reports citing Anadolu.
"It is our hope that this will not be limited to the U.S. action," Erdogan said, "We hope that Russia gets involved as well - that at least they stop defending Assad."
Erdogan said he welcomed Moscow's recent statement that "unconditional support is not possible" to the Syrian regime.
"But let's speed it up," Erdogan said. "Let's get rid of this evil."
Erdogan said Syria "undoubtedly" has chemical weapons and it is clearly known whose airplanes dropped the bombs on civilians "as we have radar records".
On Friday, the U.S. fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at a Syrian air base American officials believe was used to launch the Khan Shaykhun attack that killed at least 100 men, women, and children and injured more than 500.
ua.censor.net.ua, Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові
Russia and Iran have pledged to respond adequately through US "attack against Syria"
Sun Apr 09, 2017 12:42 pm
Russia and Iran have pledged to respond adequately through US "attack against Syria"
Joint Coordination Center of Iran, Russia and uhrupovuvan supporting Bashar al-Assad vowed to respond to "new aggression" against Syria
This is stated in a statement released focal point, according to Reuters.
The document states that the United States, "crossed a red line", causing a blow to the Syrian government air base in the province of Homs.
"From now on we will respond by force to any aggressor and any violation of the" red line "of whom it would not work. America knows that we are able to respond adequately" - Reuters quoted statement focal point.
espreso.tv, Original in Ukrainian / на українській мові
The journalist reported the cancellation of the meeting with Putin Tillerson
Sun Apr 09, 2017 12:51 pm
The journalist reported the cancellation of the meeting with Putin Tillerson
Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has disappeared from the schedule Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Told the head office "Voice of America" in the White House Steve Herman in his Twitter.
A meeting with #Russia President Putin has been removed from Secretary of State Tillerson's Moscow schedule.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) April 9, 2017
"Meeting with Russian President Putin in Moscow disappeared from the schedule secretary Tillerson," - wrote the journalist.
Note, April 12, Tillerson intends to visit Moscow to meet with his Russian counterpart and other officials.
"April 12 the Minister will travel to Moscow to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other Russian officials to discuss Ukraine, the fight against terrorism, bilateral relations and other issues, including the North Korea and Syria" - said in a statement on US State Department website.
Earlier, on his visit to Moscow canceled the British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, which led to a strong reaction from the side of politicians RUSSIA.
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