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Russia intends to establish second military base in Kyrgyzstan
A second Russian Federation military base may be deployed In Kyrgyzstan, stated the country’s Prime Minister, Sapar Isakov.
“Consultations were held on this issue at the level of the relevant ministries. The Kyrgyz Republic believes that to ensure security not only in Kyrgyzstan, but also in the region as a whole, it is necessary to deploy a military base in the south," Isakov said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
At the same time, Sapar Isakov noted that a final decision on this issue has …
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Two MiG-29 fighter jets gifted by Russia arrive in Serbia
Two of the six MiG29 fighters given by Moscow to Belgrade arrived in Serbia on Monday, the Serbian Defense Ministry announced.
“The first two MiG-29 planes have been transferred to the Serbian Armed Forces. The landing of the An-124 [cargo plane] and reception of the planes at the Batajnica Air Base was attended by Serbian Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin, Chief-of-Staff Ljubiša Diković, and anti-air defense Commander Ranko Živak,” the report states.
Vulin told those assembled that, on July 4 …
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Kremlin: Russia ready to respond to US over seizure of diplomatic property
The seizure of Russian diplomatic assets in the United States by US Special Services is a gross violation of international law, and Moscow is ready to respond to Washington's actions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement released Tuesday.
"Despite our warnings, the U.S. authorities did not listen to reason and did not give up their illegal intentions. Today they have completely seized all facilities of the Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco," the Foreign Ministry said in …
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Russian Black Sea Fleet conducts military exercises off Crimean coast
Ships and submarines from the Russian Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea set out to sea to work on planned military training exercises, Kryminform reports, citing Black Sea Fleet Spokesman Captain Vyacheslav Trukhachev.
“Over the course of a few days, the ship crews will conduct exercises as ship strike, anti-submarine and mine-sweeping tactical groups in collaboration with the shore-based missile and artillery units, naval aircraft and the anti-air defense fleet,” he announced.Trukhachev …
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Crimean Ministry of Finance: as of October authorities have used only half of the funds allocated by Kremlin
The consolidated budget expenditures from the annexed Crimea exceeded 77 billion rubles (more than $1.3 billion), which is 44.5% of the annual budget, as reported by the Crimean Ministry of Finance’s press service, which is controlled by Russia.
"Our analysis for January-August showed that if the growth of 2016 over 2015 was more than 9 billion rubles ($156.1 million), then those of 2017 as compared to 2016 would already be 17.4 billion-($301.9 million)," the press service published the …
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Chief Military Prosecutor of Ukraine: Ukrainians should have the right to carry a weapon
The chief military prosecutor of Ukraine Anatolii Matios believes that all Ukrainians should have a weapon in order to protect their lives, as reported by Ukrainian television station 112 Ukraine.
“There are a lot of things happening in Ukraine right now. I hold to the principle that every Ukrainian should have a weapon and be able to preserve or protect his life in case of difficult times,” he said.
Matios confirmed that he carries a service weapon, since his status of a serviceman allows …
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Herashchenko: Ukraine is conducting international negotiations on peacekeeping mission in the Donbas
Ukraine intends to bring its position in line with partnering countries before submitting a resolution on promoting the peacekeeping mission in the Donbas, and is currently negotiating on this topic, according to the First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's representative in the humanitarian subgroup of the Trilateral Contact Group, Iryna Herashchenko.
"The issue is not the submission date for the resolution. It could have been submitted three years ago. The question is that the …
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Russia raises export duties on oil
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has decided to increase the duty on oil exports from October 1. According to the department’s documents, the first increase since September last year will amount to almost $4 per ton, bringing the tax on exported oil from $84.10 to $87.90 this September.
The increase will affect almost all types of fuel. According to RIA Novosti, the export duty for high-viscosity oil is raised to $13.60 from $12.90 for commercial gasoline, up to $26.30 compared …
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US widens sanctions against Russia due to insufficient human trafficking prevention procedures
The White House reported that the United States added Iran to the list of countries subject to sanctions as a result of "insufficient efforts" in the fight against human trafficking, while at the same time increasing the number of sanctions against Russia, which was already on this list.
The White House statement on September 30th indicated that in addition to Iran, Venezuela, and four African countries - the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan, and South Sudan - will be …
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Crimean Ministry of Energy: Fuel on the peninsula will last until start of November
Vadim Belik, Russian-controlled Minister of Fuel and Energy of annexed Crimea, told Krymskaya Gazeta in an interview that the fuel reserves at the gas stations on the peninsula will last for 35 days. According to him, there is no longer any deficit.
“In November this year, a minimum reserve of oil products amounting to at least 10,000 tons will be established at the Feodosia oil depot. The urgent need to have such a reserve arose due to possible interruptions in deliveries and the movement of …