Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Sunday 16 April. [Ukrainian sources]
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:06 am
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Merkel gave the British secret services dossiers on Putin. British Foreign Johnson suggested that Russia join the Western coalition against. British frigate raised the alarm after Russian warships. The historian told how Trump could use a conflict with North Korea in the interests of the Kremlin. Russian commanders secretly bury killed militants and continue to receive money for them. Pope wished Ukraine, ''beset by conflict and bloodshed, to regain social harmony''. In the British Parliament demanded to deprive Assad's wife British nationality: Afghanistan asked the Russian assistance in training military.
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Merkel gave the British secret services dossiers on Putin. British Foreign Johnson suggested that Russia join the Western coalition against. British frigate raised the alarm after Russian warships. The historian told how Trump could use a conflict with North Korea in the interests of the Kremlin. Russian commanders secretly bury killed militants and continue to receive money for them. Pope wished Ukraine, ''beset by conflict and bloodshed, to regain social harmony''. In the British Parliament demanded to deprive Assad's wife British nationality: Afghanistan asked the Russian assistance in training military.
WEATHER:
Kyiv, Ukraine
11c / 52f HI | RealFeel® 8c / 47f
Precipitation 55%
Mostly cloudy with a little rain this afternoon
Merkel gave the British secret services dossiers on Putin
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:09 am
Merkel gave the British secret services dossiers on Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a secret meeting with the British secret services gave them a dossier on Russian President Vladimir Putin and analysis of the situation in Crimea. This is with reference to informed sources reported the influential German publication Focus .
As it happened at a meeting with the head of MI6 Alex Younger, Director General of MI5 Andrew Parker and head of UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) Robert Hennihenom that occurred in October 2015, 60km from London in the name of then prime Minister David Cameron.
The main topic of conversation the heads of special services UK and German Chancellor for the newspaper, was the terrorist threat in Germany and Europe as a whole.
Recall that German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to visit Moscow on May 2 to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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British frigate raised the alarm after Russian warships
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:12 am
British frigate raised the alarm after Russian warships
Frigate Navy HMS Sutherland UK accompanied by two military ships of Russian Navy when they will pass through the English Channel.
It became known from the message on the website of the government of Britain.
Russian corvette "savvy" and "lively" found the morning of 14 April, when they were in the North Sea towards the Strait Pas de Calais. By the end of the day they were joined by support vessels - ocean tanker and tugboat.
Follow the passage of Russian ships near the territorial waters of the United Kingdom sent HMS Sutherland. According to the Minister of Defense Michael Fallon, "The Royal Navy maintains vigilant and always ready to ensure the security of Britain."
As reported by "Apostrophe" appeared video support British BBC Russian ship "Admiral Kuznetsov".
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The historian told how Trump could use a conflict with North Korea in the interests of the Kremlin
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:14 am
The historian told how Trump could use a conflict with North Korea in the interests of the Kremlin
Russian historian Yuri Felshtynskyy believes that US President Donald Trump can use the conflict with North Korea as a red herring to implement a program of concessions.
He said this in an interview with " LB ".
"I'm afraid that ahead of us is a red herring Trump - a military conflict between the US and North Korea. Of course, none of us can sympathize with the communist regime of North Korea, and we would love to see a united Korea (South Korea flag) and democratic . But for Trump, I'm afraid this is just another red herring to implement the program of concessions. Meanwhile, the consequences of such a conflict is currently impossible to calculate at least civilian analysts, like me, based on open sources "- p azav historian.
As reported by "Apostrophe" US Army currently has no plans to strike North Korea even if Pyongyang will conduct a new nuclear test or missile.
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British Foreign Johnson suggested that Russia join the Western coalition against ISIS
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:17 am
British Foreign Johnson suggested that Russia join the Western coalition against ISIS
Russia has reached the peak of its influence in Syria, and now it is time for a "reasonable compromise."
As the Tsenzor.NET referring to DW , according to the head of the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs Borisa Dzhonsona, Russia could join the Western coalition against the terrorist group "Islamic State" in Syria. About this he wrote in a column published in the Sunday, April 16, in the newspaper The Sunday Telegraph.
Thus, Moscow will be able to preserve its strategic interests in the region in view of the prospects for a more productive relationship with the United States and is based on Western aid in the restoration of Syria after the civil war.
"In return they (the Russians - Ed.). Must promote the establishment of a truce, the cessation of the use of chemical weapons and barrel bomb, as well as the achievement of a political settlement which will deliver the Syrians from the tyranny of Assad "- Johnson writes.
In his opinion, Russia "saved" the Syrian leader, and it can also help to remove him from power during the transition period with the preservation of key state institutions.
addition, the head of the British Foreign Office said the current round of crisis in Syria an opportunity for Russia, which has just reached the peak of its influence in the country. Johnson notes that now is the right moment for the Kremlin, to go on a "reasonable compromise".
On the eve of another British newspaper The Guardian has also appeared a guest speaker Johnson, co-written with the Foreign Minister of France, Jean-Marc Eyraud, with conviction chemical attack in the Syrian province of Idlib.
These publications have become a de facto diplomatic response to the criticism directed at them due to the fact that they failed to convince the G7 meeting in Italy to introduce new sanctions against Moscow and Damascus after himataki in early April.
As reported Tsenzor.NET , April 4 result himataki on settlement Khan Shaykhun in the northwest of Syria, killing 72 people. the investigation of this case is the Organization for the Prohibition of chemical weapons. also recall that on the night of 6 to 7 April the US caused an airstrike on a military airbase Sheyrat. President Donald Trump called a rocket attack in retaliation for a chemical attack.
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Russian commanders secretly bury killed militants and continue to receive money for them
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:18 am
Russian commanders secretly bury killed militants and continue to receive money for them
The commission of the Russian occupation command established the reason of discouragement among mercenaries in the Donbas.
Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine wrote on Facebook, Censor.NET reports.
It is reported that there is a discouragement among the mercenaries in the Donbas. According to the Ukrainian intelligence, o ne of the main reasons is increase in the number of offenses committed by Russian officers for personal enrichment.
"It is revealed that the Russian command personnel conceals deaths and illegally buries the subordinate servicemen of the units of the 11th separate motorized rifle regiment (Donetsk), the 1st Army Corps, for further appropriation of their wages and property for all types," the statement reads.
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Pope wished Ukraine, ''beset by conflict and bloodshed, to regain social harmony''
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:30 am
Pope wished Ukraine, ''beset by conflict and bloodshed, to regain social harmony''
Pope Francis celebrated Mass on the steps leading to St. Peter's Basilica in front of thousands of faithful.
Pope Francis on Easter Sunday gave his traditional Urbi et Orbi (''To the City and the World'') message from the central loggia of St Peter's Basilica. He mentioned Ukraine in his Easter message, Censor.NET reports citing Vatican Radio.
''May the Good Shepherd come to the aid of Ukraine, still beset by conflict and bloodshed, to regain social harmony. May he accompany every effort to alleviate the tragic sufferings of those affected by the conflict,'' Pope said.
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In the British Parliament demanded to deprive Assad's wife British nationality
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:35 am
In the British Parliament demanded to deprive Assad's wife British nationality
In the British parliament demanded to deprive British citizenship wife of Syrian President Bashar Assad, who is a native of London, after the information about its role in propaganda operations of the Syrian regime.
This writes The Sunday Times .
It is noted that at least three of its official accounts on social networks Asma Assad expressed support for her husband, praising the "martyrs" of the regime and accusing the West of spreading lies.
Asma Assad is active in Instagram, Facebook and Telegram, and the total number of its followers is more than 500 thousand people.
As reported by "Apostrophe", Russian journalist Yulia Latynina said that President Vladimir Putin is not an ally but a hostage Bashar Assad.
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Afghanistan asked the Russian assistance in training military
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:39 am
Afghanistan asked the Russian assistance in training military
Afghanistan appealed to Russia for help in the supply, maintenance and training of army and police state.
This was announced by Director of Policy and Strategic Planning Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Ashraf Mohammed Haidar, reports TASS.
"We discussed this issue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and requested to consider providing service support in Afghanistan, and supply of material and training for the Afghan army and police," - said an Afghan diplomat.
He added that Afghanistan is waiting for an answer to this request later.
According to Haidar, Afghanistan pays special attention to service Russian-made helicopters. The diplomat stressed that the sanctions of the West against Russia affected the support that Russia gave in servicing Russian military equipment, particularly helicopters.
Learn more about the policy of the Russian Federation concerning Afghanistan , see the article "apostrophe".
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Russia against the violent overthrow of the regime from the outside
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:01 pm
Russia against the violent overthrow of the regime from the outside
The Russian Federation does not advocate the idea of preserving the regime of President of the Syrian Arab Republic (UAR) Bashar al-Assad at any cost, but from the outside against the overthrow of regimes.
This was announced on Sunday to journalists after a meeting with the leadership of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matvienko, informs Tsenzor.NET citing TASS .
"We know the position of Saudi Arabia that in Syria there is no peace, and will not stop the bloodshed, while there, President Bashar Asad, but we made our position - that we do not intend to save. Assad at all costs, we are against the violent overthrow of the regime from the outside, "- he said Matvienko told reporters.
"Well, leave Assad, and that tomorrow, Syria, what it will be, who will come to power, or the country will collapse or will continue even more fierce war?", - he added the speaker of the Federation Council.
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St. Petersburg police arrested 50 opposition members who wanted to hold a rally in the city center
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:10 pm
St. Petersburg police arrested 50 opposition members who wanted to hold a rally in the city center
In the center of Saint Petersburg (Russia) on Palace Square, the police detained the traditional walk "new opposition".
As Tsenzor.NET referring to "ATS-Info" when activists came to the area, they were waiting about five cars of riot police and at least five buses for detainees. The detention began suddenly and without explanation.
According to Larisa Pavlova activists detained between 40 and 50 people, including the leader of the "new opposition" in St. Petersburg Alexander Rastorguev.
The action was attended by over 100 people.
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