Belarusian opposition names possible benefits of Moscow’s support :: Politics :: RBC
Maria Kolesnikova (Photo: Sergey Grits / AP) One of the leaders of the protest, the head of the headquarters of Viktor Babariko and a member of the coordinating council (CC), Maria Kolesnikova, told RBC about possible positive changes that could occur in case of support from Moscow. The CC member believes that Russia can facilitate […]
Four people died due to cyclone “Hannah” in Mexico :: Society :: RBC
Фото: Daniel Becerril / Reuters Cyclone Hannah in northern Mexico killed four people. It is reported by the newspaper El País. At least six people are missing. The first hurricane of this year on the Atlantic coast led to severe flooding in three states – Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Nuevo Leon. Hurricane Hannah reaches the Texas […]
The Supreme Court rejected the complaint of Babariko about the refusal to register as a candidate :: Politics :: RBC
Viktor Babariko (Фото: viktar.babaryka / Facebook) The Supreme Court of Belarus refused to initiate civil proceedings on the complaint filed by the ex-head of Belgazprombank Viktor Babariko because of the refusal of the country’s Central Election Commission to register him as a presidential candidate. The relevant definition is published on the court website. “In instituting […]
The text of the Constitution, as amended, was published in Russia :: Politics :: RBC
The amendments entered into force on July 4. The vote on amendments ended July 1, almost 78% of voters supported the adoption of the changes, another 21% voted against Photo: Grigory Sysoev / RIA Novosti The text of the Russian Constitution, as amended by a national vote, was published on the official Internet portal of […]
The Kremlin refused to take into account the statements of the West on amendments :: Politics :: RBC
Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov assured that the “so-called fears” of the West in the Kremlin are “not ready and will not be taken into account.” US State Department Concerned Vladimir Putin (Photo: Alexey Druzhinin / TASS) The Kremlin is aware of statements by Western politicians expressing concern that amending the Russian Constitution will allow President […]
Peskov found it difficult to clarify Russia’s achievements in 20 years
The main indicator of the stability of the state system in Russia is “what the president generally talked about,” said Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Vladimir Putin. To the question of whether there are indicators, upon reaching which it is possible to talk about overcoming the consequences of the collapse of the USSR and the 1990s, […]
The Kremlin said there were no discussions on postponing a single voting day :: Politics :: RBC
Photo: Sofya Sandurskaya / AGN “Moscow” The Kremlin does not discuss postponing a single voting day from September 13 to a later date. This was announced by the press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov, reports TASS. “No, such a topic is not discussed in the Kremlin. I don’t know anything about this, […]
US Senate approves sanctions against China over Hong Kong :: Politics :: RBC
The US Senate passed a bill on sanctions against China in connection with the law on ensuring national security in Hong Kong. It is reported by USA Today. The document provides for sanctions for banks and companies that deal with Chinese officials related to the extension of the National Security Act to Hong Kong. It […]
Kravchuk expressed hope for Russia’s help in the restoration of the Donbass :: Politics :: RBC
Kravchuk in response stated that during discussions with the top leadership of the country he had never heard such “pessimistic statements”. “When we consider future issues, we believe that it is necessary to restore infrastructure in the Donbass, in those regions where there is a war,” the former president said, adding that in Kiev “they’re […]
Lukashenko declared envy of Russians and Ukrainians towards Belarusians :: Politics :: RBC
Alexander Lukashenko (Photo: Peter Sivkov / TASS) President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that citizens of Russia and Ukraine are envious of Belarusians who live “in a safe and calm country.” The Belarusian leader said this, delivering a speech at a gala meeting dedicated to Independence Day of Belarus. “The main thing is that we […]