Alexander Novak: Russia reached agreement with Azerbaijan on increase of natural gas deliveries
"There is an agreement with Azerbaijan to increase our supplies because they still have a gas deficit," he said.
"There is an agreement with Azerbaijan to increase our supplies because they still have a gas deficit," he said.
The secretary-general conveys his condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
The mode will be valid for groups of 5 to 50 people.
Each and every country has the right to independently decide how and with whom to develop its relations, including in the oil and natural gas sector.
We are ready to resume dialogue with Russia to shape the future of modern arms control if Russia is ready to act in good faith.
Both countries are facing severe Western sanctions, making settlements in trade through SWIFT difficult or impossible.
This issue is still on the table, Erdogan explained at a press conference before leaving for the NATO summit in Madrid.
Lavrov invited Mirzoyan to visit Russia, stating that the Russian side will be glad to see the delegation led by the Armenian FM in any corner of Russia.
The ministry added that the ministers exchanged views on a number of topical regional and international issues, including the situation in Ukraine.
"Indeed, the ‘Direct Line’ is mentioned in our plans, but the date is yet to be set," he said. "The dates are yet unknown, but preliminary preparations are under way."
Japan has previously imposed several packages of sanctions on Russia due to the situation around Ukraine.
Today we remember with boundless gratitude all those who have made a decisive contribution to peace, we honor our dear veterans and the homefront workers.
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia is among 58 figures earmarked for sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, Agence France-Presse reported on May 4.
Many countries have joined these sanctions, even if this necessarily implies economic costs for ourselves," he noted.
Constitutional changes allowing Vladimir Putin to run for president again in 2024 sailed through Russia’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday, opening the way for him to potentially stay in power until 2036
President Vladimir Putin thanked Dmitry Medvedev’s government for its work.
Yury Luzhkov, the former mayor of Moscow, has died Tuesday at age 83, a source close to him told Interfax.
I call on the Russian authorities to release political prisoners.
In an interview on Fox News, Trump said he would hold meetings with Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump confirmed earlier this week he would be meeting with Xi.
The deep chill in U.S.-Russian relations is stirring concern in some quarters that Washington and Moscow are in danger of stumbling into an armed confrontation that, by mistake or miscalculation, could lead to nuclear war.
President Tayyip Erdogan said the delivery of Russian S-400 missile defence systems may be brought forward from July, the Sabah newspaper reported on Wednesday, sticking to a purchase which has put Turkey at odds with NATO ally the United States.
Muller probe findings regarding Russian trace in 2016 US presidential elections have been released: no evidence of Russian engagement. ”Armedia” IAA talked to Suren Sargsyan, expert of international relations.
Serbian authorities have reportedly arrested a man suspected of planning to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country later this week
Russia is set for constructive dialogue with the new RA parliament and government after the early parliamentary election in Armenia.
The US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has urged Presidents Poroshenko and Putin to engage directly to resolve the situation on the Kerch Strait accident.
The G20 summit will meet in Buenos Aires on November 30-December 1.
A senior State Department official said it had notified the Kremlin of the sanctions earlier in the day.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security team said on Thursday that Russia is behind “pervasive” attempts to interfere in upcoming U.S. elections, in a rejection of denials of meddling that Russian President Vladimir Putin made directly to Trump.
President Donald Trump is planning to meet with Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, during Trump’s visit to Europe next month.
Lavrov recalled that during a phone conversation with Putin, Trump conveyed an invitation, and this is not a secret, RIA Novosti reported.
Sportsmen of the RA Armed Forces headed by the Head of RA Armed Forces Physical Training and Sport Department, are participating in the "Commanders' Starts" championship between CIS member state countries, taking place in Moscow from April 16 to 21,
The US faces the issue of strengthening its stance and role on various issues, such as Syrian crisis, Korean crisis, negotiations with Iran etc.
"Russia continues to act aggressively, enabled by years of soft policy toward that aggression. That’s now over," he will say, according to the testimony.
Thematic coverage of Russia-Turkey bilateral negotiations can be divided into two broader groups: military-political and economic one.
The US, UK and France had earlier indicated they are likely to resort to military action in response to the alleged chemical incident in Douma on Saturday. The Russian envoy once again called for the West to show restraint.
This week’s actions will include sanctions against Russian oligarchs, including some with ties to Putin as well as to the Russian government.
Ankara and Moscow on Tuesday signed a number of agreements, including in the areas of communications, sports and social policy.
Today we must state that we have unique relations with Russia.
The Sarmat, a recently-unveiled heavy missile set to replace the Soviet-era Voevoda.
Guterres called for Washington and Moscow to re-establish lines of communication aimed at preventing any escalation of tensions.
"And so they're trying to break the unity of the Western alliance, NATO," he said, by promoting doubt and disputes over who is responsible.
''Two Russian diplomats identified as undeclared intelligence officers will be expelled by the Australian government for actions inconsistent with their status, pursuant to the Vienna Conventions''.
The call comes after Trump revealed on Monday that 60 Russian diplomats would be expelled ''in response to Russia's role in the attack'' and have seven days to leave the US.
Several EU countries are already considering the likelihood of deporting Russian diplomats or recalling their ambassadors from Moscow. Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have announced such a probability. While recalling ambassadors reduces the chances of political dialogue, however, it should be noted that the parties had serious difficulties in the past as well.
Supposedly, they can start taking actions on March 26, right after EU Ambassador to Russia Markus Ederer will be recalled from Moscow.
"The ambassador will not be attending the meeting," Zeenat Khanche, spokeswoman for the British embassy in Moscow, told.
The Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee also slammed Trump for making the call.
Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley told reporters that the Trump administration will work to cultivate the relationship they have with Russia.
Speaking at the British Parliament, Prime Minister Tereza May directly blamed Russia, for Sergei Scripal and his daughter Yulia's poisoning. In response, the Russian Foreign Ministry denied the accusations.
The elections, preliminary results of which will be announced on Monday, will determine who will serve as Russia’s president for the next six years.
The Russian foreign ministry summoned the British ambassador on Saturday to inform him of the retaliatory action that follows the UK’s expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats earlier this week.
In his word, the last military exercises of Azerbaijan are carried out by the violation of the international standards.
As a result of last year’s "Mosshoes" expos in Spring and Autumn, 18 Armenian companies signed export contracts with a total value of about 682 million AMD.
I believe that the current president wants to do that, but there are forces that won't let him do it.
The statement said the man was detained by the police.
Currently, there are a number of sanctions against Russia because of Crimea and the situation in Donbass, as well as Russia's alleged intervention in the US presidential election.
The reason for considering withdrawing from the court was because of the fact that many of its decisions ran counter to Russia’s interests.
To strengthen relations between Russia and the NKR, NGO plans to collaborate with state and regional authorities as well as with other NGOs.
Armenia’s chess players continue competing at the Aeroflot Open tournament in Moscow, Russia.
The RA NA deputies Hermine Naghdalyan, Artashes Geghamyan, the RA NA Chief of Staff-Secretary General Ara Saghatelyan are in the RA parliamentary delegation. The RA Ambassador to the RF Vardan Toghanyan also attended the meeting.
This is informed by the press service of the RA National Assembly.
Within the framework of the visit the delegation will have meetings with the RF FA Council of Federation Chairperson Valentina Matvienko and the Chairman of State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin.
As Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted, the Sochi Congress is a unique event since it represents different segments of Syrian society.
Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese "have a much bigger footprint" to carry out such covert activities than the Russians do.
The official added that Russia will support the Italian OSCE Chairmanship's efforts in the process of Karabakh conflict settlement.
I want to say that it is better to cooperate with other countries
Stoltenberg stressed the importance of keeping open channels of communication with Moscow.
At the same time NATO's message is that we don't want a new Cold War. We don't want a new arms race and we want political dialogue with Russia.
Minister: Last week the Commander-in-Chief approved the structure and the bases in Tartus and in Hmeimim. We have begun forming a permanent presence there.
"Russia has not contributed one step to easing the suffering of Syrians and has not pressured the regime that it claims it is a guarantor by move in any real path toward a solution," the rebel statement said.
"Malkhas" jazz band headed by the RA People’s Artist, Honorary Citizen of Yerevan, famous jazzman Levon Malkhasyan greeted those present during the concert. Famous jazz compositions sounded during the concert organized in Moscow International Music House.
Russia’s Federal Security Service reported that it had arrested seven members of a terrorist cell as part of the plot, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday.
He is suspected of having links to the movement of Fethullah Gulen, whom the Ankara authorities accuse of the organization of a coup attempt on July.
Putin said the US opposition was not treating those who elected Mr. Trump with respect.
After Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, many Muslim countries expected that Russia would come up with some initiatives on the issue, and will not be limited only by the criticism
One of the achievements, which I am proud of is that now I am a candidate for master of sports. On the first day of the city championship I skated a short program.
"This was an unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Olympic Games and sport," Thomas Bach, IOC president, said in a statement.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov informed that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was expected to discuss the North Korean crisis with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during the meeting in Vienna this week.
However Lavrov also added: "We of course, will continue to answer any unfriendly steps in accordance with the principle of reciprocity."
"Putin played very cleverly, flattering Trump ... I also think that Trump is for some reason intimidated by Putin and is afraid of what he can do, or is afraid of what emerges as a result of the investigation, said Brennan.
In addition the statement highlights "the successful US-Russia enhanced de-confliction efforts between US and Russian military professionals" and the agreements "to maintain open military channels of communication between military professionals to help ensure the safety of both US and Russian forces."
The last time the leaders communicated was during the G20 summit in Germany in July.
"The protocol services are in contact, and when the leaders’ schedules are finally clear, you will be told about this," he told reporters.
She portrayed herself as a candidate for those who reject the status quo, a candidate who could give the struggling opposition a voice and challenge the tired, elderly candidates from established parties who have been around for decades.
The interlocutors stressed the need for holding such forums on a regular basis, which allow the sides to discuss topical issues, reveal and tap the potential for development of bilateral cooperation.
"The de-escalation zone agreement was a promising idea ... under which Russians are maintaining security outside Idlib and Turkey will maintain the security inside Idlib region," Erdoğan said.
The missile flew the distance of 480 kilometers [some 300 miles] and successfully hit a designated target at the Makat testing range [Kazakstan].
a working group headed by the head of RA Armed Forces General Staff operative division will participate in the working discussions
Residents of nearby houses were evacuated. Fire damaged in 107 buildings, including 83 residential buildings.
"The first impression is that the American authors of this decision were trying to elicit displeasure among Russian citizens towards the actions of the Russian authorities," he was cited as saying.
President Vladimir Putin on Monday appointed Russia’s former Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov to be the country’s next Ambassador to the United State.
Due to the Russian government-imposed cap on U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia, all nonimmigrant visa operations across Russia will be suspended on August 23.
Russia and Thailand support UN’s central role in solving regional problems, and back peaceful ways of settling conflicts and crises based on the UN Charter.
The President appreciates China’s and Russia’s cooperation in securing passage of this resolution.
On the other hand, however, Trump is to make hard choice, in terms of the existing accusations against Trump of being pro-Russian, Trump’s administration aspirations to improve relations with Russia and the opposition of the Europe against the anti-Russian sanctions.
More than 1,200 troops from 22 foreign states came to Russia to participate in competitions in the International Military Games.
Aside from the statements made, which sound contradictory at times, it is important to understand at what stage the US-Russia relations currently are and where the present tendencies lead.
"We always support all the efforts the by UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and his office,” he said adding that Moscow is keen on making new proposals.
However, the implementation of the agreement has been continuously postponed, as the parties could not come to terms on the issue of participation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in the agreement. On the occasion both South Ossetia and Abkhazia refused to allow transfer of the goods through their territory, unless they are not the sides of the agreement.
The number of Russians who said they had a personal sympathy for Trump in July rose to 27 percent (from 13 percent in April). Antipathy is experiencing 22 percent (in April it was 39 percent).
It is worth mentioning that all these allegations are denied by Russia, moreover, Moscow accuses the alliance of the military presence on its borders with European countries, which is viewed as a threat to Russia's security.
The analysis of Trump’s main comments addressed to Russia so far demonstrate that in general his team has a positive attitude towards Russia. However it is interesting to note, that it is not the same, when we refer to the statements towards Russia of the representatives of the US defense sphere.
"I'm delighted to meet you personally, and I hope our meeting will bring results," Putin said after shaking hands with Trump.
"I think the important aspect of this is that this is where we began an effort […] to rebuild confidence between ourselves and Russia at the military level but also at the diplomatic level. So I think this is the effort that serves both of our interests as well as the broader interests of the international community."
"We resorts to such actions by security reasons and inform the Russian side about it," Hajiyev noted.
"My personal impressions are the following: he is a wonderful leader, with great charisma and great political will. He is a great friend of Ukraine, who helps me to achieve peace in my country," Poroshenko said.
The White House is concerned that the legislation would tie its hands on U.S.-Russia relations, a sentiment publicly expressed by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
"Europe’s energy supply is a matter for Europe, and not for the United States of America," the joint-statement reads.
According to him, Moscow and Washington can cooperate on issues including the non-proliferation of weapons and the Syria crisis.
Later the State Department explained that at Trampe it was decided to transfer congratulations to national holidays in a different way.
Any member of Congress who does not want to punish Russia for what it does is betraying democracy.
"He's been quite clear with me to proceed at whatever pace and in the areas I think we might make progress. I really am not involved in any of these other issues," he noted.
"Put your finger anywhere on a map of the world, and everywhere you will hear complaints that American officials are interfering in internal electoral processes," he said.
It was initially planned that the two leaders' meeting would last for two hours, but negotiations lasted longer, indicating that they were not very smooth. Macron warned that he would be a tough negotiator during the meeting with Putin.
To sum up one can note that such a restraint stance by the main players, combined with an acknowledgment to immediately resolve the situation can result in their cooperation on the issue.
Governor of Saint Petersburg and the Mayor of Yerevan present at the meeting expressed readiness to continue to work consistently on developing and deepening the relations between the two cities.
Last time, Merkel and Putin met in November 2016 in Berlin.
Today Abkhazia’s president announced that he does not mind the prospect of Abkhazia becoming a transit country, however it also depends on the positions of those states that will make part of the transit route.
"The sides emphasized the importance of an objective and unbiased investigation of all circumstances surrounding tragic events in Khan Shaykhun, as well as previous incidents involving the use of chemical weapons by terrorist groups in Syria," the ministry said in a statement.
"Detaining peaceful protesters, human rights observers, and journalists is an affront to core democratic values," acting U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement.
The 4-day military adventurism launched by Azerbaijan in April, 2016 against Nagorno Karabakh was the materialization of the propaganda, which came against the wish of the people of Artsakh to decide their fate freely in their motherland.
If we want to build Europe without Russia or Europe, which confronts Russia, we will have worse than a new Cold War – unstable Europe for the next decade. Unfortunately not every European state, especially the Central Eastern European states do not understands this.
...to fully understand the logic of Trump’s policy towards Russia, it is helpful to get acquainted with the logic of deal-making introduced by Trump in his book entitled "The Art of the Deal'.
Republican voters, whose support for Putin skyrocketed from 12 percent in 2015 to 32 percent to 2017, are being credited with the change.
An early supporter of Trump, Michael Flynn has been a leading advocate to improve U.S. relations with Russia and Turkey...which in the end led to his resignation.
The US military claims that the shield is needed to protect from Iran, not threaten Russia.
The Latvian government has allocated an additional €6.3 million on the construction and is seeking to build 60 km of fence in 2017.
"The conversation which took place on Saturday between Presidents Putin and Trump was good, I would say, in both the political and human the human sense," Lavrov told reporters.
Their conversation will also be subject to close scrutiny from Trump's critics after U.S. intelligence agencies alleged that Russian security services tried to influence the U.S. presidential election in Trump's favour.
Although about 2 percent of Russians think about the US "very well”, polls show that in recent years this indicator has grown.
According to the source, the man, whose name was Roman Skrylnikov, died from a heart attack.
At least 60 were members of the Alexandrov Ensemble, better known internationally as the Red Army Choir, and were being flown out to Russia's Hmeymim air base in Syria to entertain troops in the run-up to the New Year.
At the same according to the Russian President, the situation may change in no time "if Russia let itself relax even for a minute, delay the modernization of the armed forces or military training".
The blast took place in Kolomenskaya metro station in southern Moscow early Thursday.
Part of the video has already been shot in the Ararat Valley, the rest will be shot it in a specially decorated pavilion at Mosfilm.
The long-term allies have been at odds since the start of the year over how much Minsk should be paying Russia's Gazprom for gas supplies following a slump in global energy prices.
The ministers signed a cooperation plan for 2017.
To counteract anti-EU campaigns, MEPs suggest reinforcing the EU’s tiny “strategic communication” task force and investing more in awareness raising, education, online and local media, investigative journalism and information literacy.
"I pointed out we have always respected each other’s position," Putin said.
During the conversation Mr Putin and Mr Trump not only agreed on the absolutely unsatisfactory state of bilateral relations but also expressed support for active joint efforts to normalize relations and pursue constructive cooperation on the broadest possible range of issues.
The report presented the developing sectors of the economy in the conditions of blockade and the Armenia-EEU developing ties.
Seagal is friends with Mr Putin, who he has described as "one of the greatest world leaders".
Putin thinks France has become just a puppet in Washington's hands. Paris was forced to choose between Moscow and Washington, and it chose the latter.
Highlighting the fact that the two countries are first of all bound by allied relations of strategic partnership, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and Dmitry Medvedev stressed the need to take steps to further expand bilateral trade and economic relations.
Zakharova said the military cooperation with Armenia is carried out within the framework of the national export control system taking into account Russia’s international obligations.
"In co-operation with Russia, we are ready to take any steps," said the President of Turkey.
The ambassador was presented evidence linking the Belgian Air Force to bombings.
"We recognize that Crimea is an integral part of Russia. The relationship between the SAR and the Russian Federation are strategic and forward-looking," Abbas said.
"This has not been proposed by any member state," Mogherini said adding that they have sanctions on the Syrian regime... and there are discussions on that, for sure, that could be possible.
"The fact that Turkey can play a positive role, ensuring the unblocking of Nagorno-Karabakh, ensuring normal economic cooperation in the region - this is a major factor that we always have in mind," he told reporters.
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