Contents tagged with Petersburg
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Putin: Russian Navy is ready to 'fight against any aggressor'
During the Navy Day parade held in St. Petersburg Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian Navy can respond to the actions of any aggressor. The event was broadcasted by RT TV channel.
In his opinion, the Navy's strength is guaranteed by "unique weapons," as well as the trained and courageous army. Russian President also assured that Russia will build "a fleet that is unique in its capabilities designed for a long-term historical perspective." In 2019, the Navy will receive 15 …
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Estonian President to visit Russia for the first time in eight years
Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid will visit Moscow on April 18 to open the historic Baltic embassy building. According to the statement publisherd of the Estonian President’s website, this is the first visit of the Estonian president to Russia since 2011.
“The last Estonian president to visit Russia was Toomas Hendrik Ilves in 2011, who visited St Petersburg for the second consecration of St. John's Church, “reads the statement.
Historically, the embassy in Moscow was the first foreign …
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Kremlin comments on American B-52 flight close to Russia
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the presence of American bombers in Europe and their flights close to Russia’s borders are causing increased tension in the region.
“Such actions by the US do not lead to reinforced security and stability in this region, which is directly adjacent to Russia’s borders,” Peskov said, adding that “from a military and tactical perspective, this matter should be commented on by military specialists”.
Early on 21 March, the Russian Defense Ministry …
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Russia proposes forced hospitalization for infringing on state interests
A bill that expands the grounds for forced hospitalization in psychiatric clinics has been put forward in the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg.
According to Zaks.ru, the document was drafted by a group of members of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy and legal experts.
At present, persons suffering from psychiatric disorders can be forcibly hospitalized without a court order if they pose a threat to themselves or those around them.
The authors of the bill consider the term “ …
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US Ambassador to Russia intends to boycott St. Petersburg Economic Forum due to Michael Calvey's arrest
It is unlikely that US Ambassador to Moscow Jon Huntsman will attend the St. Petersburg Economic Forum while Michael Calvey, the head of the Baring Vostok investment fund, is under arrest in Russia, Andrea Callan, said the representative of the American diplomatic mission, as quoted by RBC.
“Ambassador Huntsman told business circles that it would be hard for him to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum due to the arrest of Michael Calvey, an American investor charged in a …
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Iran asks Russia for $5 billion
The Iranian parliament approved a decision to borrow $5 billion from Russia in a session on Sunday.
According to MehrNews, the Iranian lawmakers voted for amendments to the budget law which would include Russian money on the list of state revenue sources for the coming financial year, which will begin on 21 March (the year 1398 according to the Persian calendar).
The funds will be allocated to infrastructural projects, including nuclear energy, electrical energy, railway transport, as well …