Saturday, February 11, 2017

Forbes: “the Nord stream-2″ Ukraine will lose 10% of the budget – Look

Ukraine frightened by the prospect of construction of the pipeline “Nord stream-2″, as in this case, Kiev will lose 10% of their budget revenues from transit of gas from Russia to Europe, writes columnist for Forbes Kenneth Raposa.

He reminded that Ukraine receives approximately 10% of its budget for the transit of Russian gas, but the elimination of this source of income will be a huge problem, reports RIA “Novosti”.

And threatened Forbes columnist believes more and more obvious. The construction of “Nord stream-2″ will be carried out in parallel to the existing Nord stream, the South will begin to work with Turkish stream, Russia will not need the Ukrainian pipeline. At the same time, despite the objections of Kiev and European countries soften stance on the “Nord stream-2″ under the pressure of influential oil companies – in particular, Shell and BASF, who believe the pipeline is necessary to provide Northern Europe with Russian gas.

it is Also unlikely, says the author, that the President of the United States Donald trump Washington is concerned about the impact of the new pipeline on the economy of Ukraine.

Note that in early February the President of Russia Vladimir Putin admitted the possibility of saving of gas transit through Ukraine after 2019, if it is “economically feasible and safe”.

the Timing of the project of gas pipeline “Turkish stream” Russia’s synchronized with the termination of the contract for gas transit via Ukraine in 2019.

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Novak: Russia insists on full repayment of debt of Belarus for gas – TASS

SOCHI, February 11. /TASS/. Russia continues to insist on full repayment of a debt of Belarus for gas. About it journalists were reported by Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak, confirmed the fact of meeting on gas between Deputy Prime Ministers of Russia and Belarus.

“Negotiations are continuing, the process is still ongoing. Discusses the different calculations, figures, options. In General, we consider the system of relations in the long term. With the unconditional understanding that debts for last year must be extinguished,” he said.

As reported, on Friday Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich held a meeting with his counterpart from Belarus Vladimir Semashko. Government delegation of Belarus headed by Semashko arrived in Moscow for talks on issues of Belarusian-Russian cooperation.

still remain outstanding issues of bilateral relations in the oil and gas sector. As previously stated Semashko, the country expects that a compromise solution for oil and gas question with Russia will be found no later than the first quarter of 2017. Also remain unresolved issues of supplies of Belarusian foodstuffs to the Russian market.

7 Feb Dvorkovich told reporters that Russia continues to wait for the payment of debt for gas in 2016 from Belarus. Earlier it was reported that the amount of debt of Belarus for Russian gas deliveries as of January 28, reached about $ 550 million.

From the beginning of 2016 Belarus is negotiating with Russia on reducing gas prices. Belarus insisted on the equal export prices for Russian gas and wanted to pay $ 73 per 1 thousand cubic meters instead of $ 132. In response to the shortfall in Belarus about $ 300 million for the gas supplied to Russia by more than a third reduced the supply of duty-free oil to the Republic.

At the end of 2016 Belarus Russia listed the advance payment for gas, and expressed hope for the restoration of oil supplies. However, Dvorkovich said that Russia has returned a down payment and insist on the full execution of the gas contract. While Dvorkovich did not rule out that the settlement of the gas issue with Belarus and possibly in court, since the case is already in court.

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Overview of the global media: the results of the talks trump and Abe, Mexico warns – RIA Novosti Ukraine

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trump and Abe discussed the “invincibility” of the Alliance of their countries. the center of attention of most international media (New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, the Hill, Politico, the Japan Times and many others) today was the results of negotiations the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald trump.

So, the New York Times writes that trump after his questionable statements during the election campaign, “praised” Abe and the Japanese, and also “reiterated the commitment of the US on the issue of defense of Japan”. The newspaper stressed that Abe, “replied with equal warmth, congratulating trump with his inauguration and welcomed his commitment to the agreement on defense, while avoiding questions about the US withdrawal from the agreement on the TRANS-Pacific partnership”.

“With the advent of the administration will trump the emerging new economic relations between the United States and Japan”, New York Times quotes the words of Abe.

the Financial Times noted that trump called the Alliance between the United States and Japan a “cornerstone for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.” The newspaper focuses readers on the fact that Tokyo “burned with desire to restore close relations with Washington, the main guarantor of their security.” According to the newspaper, Abe wanted to show the world that the two countries are “unbreakable Alliance”.

Mogherini continues his visit to Washington. Another Central theme for many foreign media was the statement of the head of European diplomacy Federica Mogherini, made during her visit to Washington.

So, the Guardian writes that she cautioned the administration of new US President Donald trump from interfering in the internal European Affairs.

“Not I, or other Europeans have to discuss the internal political decisions in the United States. The same applies to Europe – no interference”, the newspaper quoted a statement by Mogherini.

And the Wall Street Journal noted that the US administration has assured the head of European diplomacy in its commitment to the full implementation of the nuclear deal with Iran.

During their meetings (in Washington), I heard about the intention to pursue the full implementation of the agreement”, the newspaper quoted her words.

trump is thinking about a new migration decree. a Number of the world’s media paid attention to the news that trump said that does not rule out the signing of a new decree in the sphere of immigration policy.

“We will win the battle… we Have different options, including the signing of a new decree” — quotes the edition of the Washington Post statement of the new head of the White house.

reportedly, the President added that the new decree could be signed on Monday or Tuesday. According to him, he will be little different from the previous one, which was blocked by the court. The publication stresses that the court of appeals in the US upheld the ban on the implementation of the immigration decree of the President.

the Court concluded that state interests can be in conflict with the interests of national security, writes the Washington Post. The Hill newspaper notes that, according to trump, because of security reasons a new decree needs to be adopted as soon as possible. According to the publication, “lawyers trump can change the text to the form, which likely would have passed in the legislature, for example, by clarifying that the decree does not apply to permanently reside in the US, legal residents and other visa holders”.

Mexico warned its citizens in the U.S. about necessary precautions. Some foreign media today actively covered call the Mexican foreign Ministry to its citizens in the territory of the United States, to take preventive measures and to follow American immigration policies after reports of deportation of a citizen of Mexico.

Project Wall. The situation on the border between Mexico and the United States

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the Hill Newspaper, for example, writes that 36-year-old mother of two Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos was one of the first migrants, wrongly deported from the US for a trump.

“the Case of Mrs. garcía de Rayos demonstrates the new reality in which the lives of the Mexican community in the U.S. after adopting stricter measures of control over the workers”, — quotes the Hill a statement the Mexican foreign Ministry.

the Newspaper Vanguardia also draws attention to the fact that the foreign Ministry called upon the Mexican community in the United States to follow the news related to the topic of migration and to get acquainted with the services to protect citizens who assist the Consulate in the USA.

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What losses await US universities from the immigration decree trump? – Russian Spring (press release) (Blog)

the Federal U.S. court of appeals temporarily suspended the resonant migration of the decree of the President of the United States Donald trump about the ban on the entry of citizens of the seven predominantly Muslim countries. However, the limitation has the potential to become a full-fledged law. In this case, in the educational sector of the country will have serious financial breach — according to the experts, we are talking about billions of dollars.

RT has analyzed “foreign segment” of American education, and spoke with students and experts in order to evaluate the possible loss of one of the most stable high-tech sectors of the U.S. economy.

just after Donald trump signed one of the most discussed in society and the media decrees, Iranian students and scholars appealed to the Iranian-American bar Association in Washington, as are faced with problems at passport control when crossing the US border in the country’s airports. About that RT told the lawyer on migration issues Board Shahrzad rezvani.

“At the moment we actively provide legal assistance to citizens of Iran. Many of them think of returning home, as I see no other way out,” she explained. According to rezvani, education in USA is very prestigious for the Iranians, who traditionally choose to study medicine, law and engineering.

during the 2014-2015 school year the students have invested more than $ 30.5 billion in the American economy. If the immigration ban will be introduced on a permanent basis, it is easy to understand how much damage it would cause to the U.S. economy.

Foreign students is an important source of income in the American economy.

In 2015-2016 the more than one million nationals of other States (1 043 839 people) studied in the United States, according to the materials of the Institute of international education. Among them are more than 17 thousand from Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Syria — countries that came under the ban of the migration. And only from Iran last year in the United States studied 12 269 thousand students.

Year of study at American universities cost at least $ 50 thousand In case of migration decree trump be approved by Congress, the loss of the education sector due to the outflow of students from the “forbidden” countries will be $ 867 million, estimated by experts of the Institute of international education.

But this amount could double if students from other Muslim countries as a sign of solidarity will give preference to more accessible and loyal to the educational institutions of Europe and Canada, experts say.

a Graduate of George Washington University (Washington, DC) Libyan Ashraf Sabha admits in an interview with RT that he sees no prospects for returns in the United States:

Now I live in the UK and I’m very sad to observe the situation in the United States. I used to call America their second home, after graduating from the University in 2015, where I studied accounting, I worked in the specialty in Washington.

Now, because of anti-Muslim policies of Donald trump, I can’t even imagine what I would be able to return to the States.

the Iranian Diaspora in the US is extremely concerned about the measures taken by the administration trump. Most Iranians coming to the United States, scientists, researchers or students. As told RT student at Western Kentucky University (Bowling green, Kentucky) Nimes Marajade, the signing of the decree was a worrying sign not only for him but for thousands of other students from Iran, is now receiving education in the US:

I am studying biology and plan to become a doctor. Honestly, I don’t know what the future holds for me — I’m graduating this fall, but not sure if I can get a diploma. I and my friends from Iran who are studying in American universities, we feel that our education is at risk.

it’s a Shame that even my parents can’t come to prom because they live in Iran and does not allow them to cross the U.S. border.

the US President, Donald trump January 27, signed a decree on the basis of which prohibited entry into the United States to citizens of the seven predominantly Muslim countries: Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Iraq and Iran. Moreover, it indefinitely suspended the admission of refugees from Syria and from other countries — deferred for 120 days.

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the New migration policy has caused a wave of debate not only in public but also the legislative sphere. On 9 February, a Federal judge in Seattle (Washington) James Robart temporarily suspended the migration decree of Donald trump.

“the Government has divided into two camps — some say on the correctness of monetary policy, others are encouraged to think about the losses incurred by the US economy due to the adopted Ordinance. We must understand that the citizens of all the seven “forbidden” countries who wish to study in the United States, represent significant intellectual and financial potential for the state,” commented RT Professor City University of new York Daniel Shaw.

According to the scientist, the administration of Donald trump is not limited to such measures for 90 days, and, apparently, in the near future we can expect extension of the ban.

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The head of Toyota are encouraged to rate the economic arrangements Abe and trump – TASS

the Head of Toyota Motor, Akio Toyoda

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TOKYO, 11 Feb. /Offset. TASS Igor Belyaev/. The head of the largest Japanese automotive concern Toyota Motor Akio Toyoda expressed his hope for further development of economic relations between Japan and the United States. This was reported by the Agency Kyodo.

“We as representatives of the industrial world are encouraged,” – said the head of the company, commenting on the agreement on the expansion of free trade and investment agreement following the meeting on Friday at the White house, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald trump.

Abe and trump, in particular, decided to create a new structure for dialogue on the development of bilateral economic ties. At a joint press conference Abe said that the parties will establish a new framework for dialogue “to further deepen bilateral economic relations”. The new structure will work under the direction of the Vice President of the United States Michael Pence and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of Japan Taro ASO.

Earlier, Toyota was criticized by trump’s plans to build a new plant in Mexico. The US President urged the Japanese automaker to abandon these plans or to prepare for the duties. Just a few days after that, Toyota announced its intention to invest in the US economy $ 10 billion over the next five years. Officially, however, Toyota emphasized that the decision was not linked to criticism from the American President.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Exchange rate of the Euro fell below 62 rubles – RBC

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the Exchange rate of the Euro fell below 62 rubles.

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the Euro on Friday in trading on the Moscow stock exchange fell below 62 rubles, updating the next at least year and a half. Below this level, the European currency was last trading in July 2015.

in trading On the Moscow exchange, the Euro fell below $ 62 rubles. 23:17 Moscow time the value of €1 was $ 61,955 RUB.

the Euro fell below 62 RUB for the first time from July 2015. Earlier today the Euro exchange rate has updated a minimum, falling to 62,245 RUB, which was 60.5 kopecks below the closing level of the previous trading session.

the dollar today also was the lowest in several years, falling to 58,25 RUB.

As the head of analytical Department of Bank “Zenith” Vladimir Evstifeev, the ruble strengthened against the background of rising oil prices.

Earlier, on 9 February, the head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina said that the operations of the Russian Ministry of Finance on the currency market should not be taken as an attempt to influence the nominal exchange rate. She stressed that the Bank of Russia will “continue to follow the policy of floating exchange rate”.

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The ruble has updated maxima for 1.5 years, geopolitics is to help him, the economic news Agency PRIME

MOSCOW, 10 Feb – PRIME. factors affecting the dynamics of the ruble exchange rate create good conditions for its further growth after refresh local highs, say industry experts.

Geopolitics, oil and careful financial authorities of the Russian Federation support Russian currency, analysts say.

the dollar calculations “tomorrow” to 18.43 MSK decreased by 0.37 ruble – to 58,52 of the ruble, the Euro by 0.63 rubles – up to 62.2 rubles, follows from the data of the Moscow exchange.

the dollar and the Euro already fell earlier on Friday, before of 58.44 62,09 of the ruble and the ruble, respectively – below 58,56 62,32 of the ruble and ruble (previous half year lows set in February and January, respectively).

Geopolitics helps

the Geopolitical risk of investing in the ruble is gradually reduced, increasing the attractiveness of assets in the Russian currency, said Vladimir rozhankovsky of the MC “Horizon”.

“Out of the ruble with the arrival of trump to power in the United States gradually receding geopolitical risk. New sanctions are not expected, and the old will be gradually removed – in the financial sector, energy. This process will last until the face to face meeting of Putin and trump and discuss their backlog of pressing issues. So by the end of March, I expect the dollar is around 54 rubles. To cross these expectations can only fail in high-level talks between Russia and the US or the intervention of the Central Bank to replenish reserves,” he said.

Factor in the possible warming of relations with the West, Russia will play a role, says Andrey Manko of RIA Rating.

the Ruble on the background of a high key rate and good appetite of non-residents to the risk (largely due to geopolitics) will remain strong, said Valery Vaisberg of the IR Region.

Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance is invisible

Active verbal interventions to buy currency in reserve, which bombarded the Treasury market, while in what has not resulted, say market players.

“the Majority of those present at the exchange not see the purchases of foreign currency regulator. Moreover, the Central Bank does not print information about the purchases of foreign currency on the website, although until 31 January this information was available. The situation is comical,” sums up rojankovski of the MC “Horizon”.

Strengthening the ruble is not confounded by the increased volatility of oil prices nor the purchase by the Central Bank currency reserves of the Ministry of Finance 6.3 billion daily, says Roman Tkachuk from the company “Alpari”.

As demonstrated by last week, the purchase of Treasury currency a significant impact on the dynamics of the ruble have also added Irina Rogov, Forex Club.

Oil helps

the Main factor to support the ruble remains confident dynamics of the oil market, said rozhankovsky of the MC “Horizon”.

“no Wonder Rex Tillerson, former head of Exxon Mobil became the U.S. Secretary of state. He will not give offense to his associates in the oil business, oil prices are unlikely to fall. Not for nothing because for the third month in a row rising of the stock Exxon Mobil” – said the expert.

in addition, the brilliant performance of the agreement to reduce oil production, increase of the forecast on the dynamics of global demand and the steady global decline of hydrocarbon reserves create good conditions for new attempts of the game to increase the price of “black gold,” says Weisberg of the IR Region.

the Volume of bets on rising oil price continues to rise, which sooner or later must push quotes to the level of 60 dollars per barrel and above, he added.

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Mogherini said about the unified position of the US and EU anti-Russian sanctions – RBC

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Mogherini said on the unified position of the United States and the EU on the anti-sanctions

Federica Mogherini

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USA and EU are United in their positions on the anti-Russian sanctions, said the head of European diplomacy Federica Mogherini. The statement followed a meeting with U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson

the Administration of US President Donald trump and European officials are convinced of the need to maintain sanctions against Russia until the Minsk agreement are not met in full. This statement was made on Friday, February 10, the head of European diplomacy Federica Mogherini after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson and other senior officials of the administration of the President of the United States, according to The Wall Street Journal.

In an interview with journalists she stressed that the US and EU United in its commitment to end the violence in Eastern Ukraine. “We have agreed that the Minsk agreement must be implemented fully, and that sanctions linked to the full implementation of these agreements,” she said.

the Publication notes that the US state Department has refused to disclose details of the meeting, Mogherini and Tillerson. However, officials of the presidential administration said earlier that sanctions against Russia imposed over the situation in Ukraine, will remain in force, while sanctions imposed over cyber attack can be revised, reports the WSJ.

this week, on Wednesday, press Secretary of the White house Sean Spicer in the briefing supported the comments of the permanent representative to the UN, Nikki Haley, who during the session criticized Russia for “interference in the situation in Ukraine” and expressed the need to maintain sanctions.

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“The milk war”, or As “Soyuzmoloko” and the Rosselkhoznadzor had a fight – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, 10 Feb — RIA Novosti/Prime. a Typical request of the National Union of milk producers (“Soyuzmoloko”) to the Minister of agriculture of the Russian Federation Alexander Tkachev, about the new decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor about the rules of transportation of milk, which supposedly can cause a problem Russian Molochnikov, caused a sharp reaction from the Department. It is suggested that the FAS test of milk producers, and journalists continue to be careful with the sources.

it is possible that the introduction document of the Rosselkhoznadzor would have passed unnoticed by the media, if the Executive Director of “Soyuzmoloko” Artem Belov said the newspaper “Kommersant” that the Agency decision “will have a negative impact on the dynamics of domestic prices of raw milk that will grow in regions with a lack of raw materials and fall in the regions with a surplus”.

the Possible rise in food prices has thrilled readers and raised the topic at the top lines of news ratings.

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it All started with the fact that “Soyuzmoloko” in early February sent a letter to the Minister of agriculture, stating concerns of milk producers due to the entry into force of the decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor for establishing the status of regions on infectious diseases of animals.

“Soyuzmoloko” wrote that according to the decision of the Ministry to all the subjects of the Russian Federation has the status of the ASF, anthrax and foot and mouth disease, and also establishes rules and prohibitions regarding the movement of animals and other controlled goods.

the Association indicates in his letter that for producers of raw milk of individual subjects of the Russian Federation new rules mean that their products cannot be supplied to the neighboring regions.

“the Restrictions imposed on the supply of raw milk from Tatarstan, the Belgorod, Volgograd, Rostov and Ulyanovsk regions and the Autonomous area (they became disadvantaged by anthrax) – new rules for supplies of these regions milk before shipment must be subjected to pasteurization. This in fact means a complete cessation of supplies due to the lack of the vast majority of manufacturers required to conduct this procedure,” notes the Union.

“This requirement is explicit in the extent of the excess raw milk… accompanied by veterinary documents, which confirm its safety and is subjected to compulsory heat treatment in the production of finished… products. In total significant limitations for the shipment of raw milk in other subjects of the Russian Federation was imposed on 25 regions of all 8 Federal districts”, — added in the letter Milkmen.

“the New rules and the constraints imposed by the decision, carry significant risks to both suppliers of raw materials and producers of finished dairy products” — believe in “Soyuzmoloko”.

the case

Ministry of agriculture, the head of which the letter was addressed, were limited to the message that “considers the letter” of the Union.

the Rosselkhoznadzor initially quite calmly reacted to the letter “Soyuzmoloko”, later changed his position and has made specific statement.

“the decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor, of course, cannot be the cause of rising milk prices. The position of “Soyuzmoloko” destructive, and obviously, they sow panic,” — said RIA Novosti press-Secretary of Department Yulia Melano.

“it is possible that here we have a cartel of milk producers that are members of the Union. This issue should be dealt with FAS”, she added.

a substantive Response

at the end of the day the most complete and official position of the Rosselkhoznadzor was represented by the Deputy of the head of service Nikolay Vlasov.

He pointed out that the Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a regionalization of the territory of the Russian Federation formally for 31 infectious animal diseases, and in fact on four diseases: African swine fever, infective nodular dermatitis, anthrax and foot and mouth disease — the other 27 are exotic diseases for Russia as a whole.

As the newspaper article States that the problem with the supply of milk may be associated with the absence of the majority of manufacturers required for pasteurization equipment, Vlasov noted that “we can conclude that we are talking about anthrax, because only against this disease in some cases, a provision on the mandatory pasteurization of raw milk and since both mentioned in the article subject of the Russian Federation have the status of disadvantaged by anthrax”.

Referring to the decision on regionalization of the Russian Federation on animal health, Vlasov indicates that if the herd were no cases of anthrax more than 20 days, and the animals from which the milk, a day milking is not sick with anthrax or something similar to it, that raw milk can move to any region.

“I Dare to hope that even Soyuzmoloko will agree that it is reasonable and not very onerous conditions. Moreover, neither in the Rostov region, either in Tatarstan cases of anthrax there long enough”, — stressed the Deputy head of the service.

If cow per day milking is not sick, but the herd was an outbreak of anthrax in less than 20 days ago, the pasteurization of milk is required. “The incidence of anthrax in Russia – a few cases per year (not counting the history of reindeer on the Yamal Peninsula last year, but it is a rare man-made incident). Where is take mass limit?”, — asks Vlasov.

Commenting on the idea that the decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor about regionalization may lead to a complete interruption of the supply of raw milk from Tatarstan and Rostov region, he recalled that the decision came into force on 1 February 2017. “Where that left off? If where-that something has stopped, for what reason?”, — continues the Deputy head.

“About the increase in prices will not even ask: very well want Soyuzmoloko to raise prices… though under some pretext. Certification will increase prices, regionalization – will increase prices, with the subsidies problem – prices will rise.. What are you gonna do? Capitalism in the yard, and still have the same people the right to choose,” concludes Vlasov.

the Lesser evil

Addressing the participants of the market, Deputy head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, pointed out that regionalization is one of the most important instruments for the maintenance of biological safety in the country and its export potential.

“Regionalization is a formal finding of a status of the regions on infectious diseases and measures to maintain status. Regionalization without restricting the movement of animals and other goods, which can be transmitted pathogens of infectious diseases is completely incapacitated and therefore senseless”, — says Vlasov.

“Time will limit from them, someone will suffer damage. But this is necessary to avoid the damage a thousand times more,” he adds. He, however, admits and errors in the work of the service.

“it is Important to avoid unnecessary restrictions. We try to keep it that way. But you can see what the scope of these documents? You must know what amount of work behind these hundreds of pages. Can we make a mistake, making another change in this decision? Of course you can: we’re not gods,” — said the Deputy head. He also urged to apply to the Rosselkhoznadzor for the solution of questions on the decision to regionalize.

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The public sector was allowed instead of a card “the World” to get paid in cash – RBC

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the public sector is allowed instead of a card “the World” to get paid in cash

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FAS and the Central Bank agreed to allow state employees to abandon the card “the World” in favor of cash from January next year. The transition to cards can already begin in July 2017.

public sector Workers will be able to opt out of charging their salaries on the card “World”. About it reports “Interfax” with reference to the head of the Federal Antimonopoly service Igor Artemyev.

According to Artemyev, the agreement already reached between FAS and the Central Bank. Discard the card will be 1 January 2018. “But in this case they will be able to get your money in cash only at the box office,” — said the head of the FAS waiver rules from the map.

Also, FAS and the Central Bank agreed on a mechanism whereby the pool of the Russian banks will serve the cards.

the timing of the transfer of budget on a card “the World” is not yet defined. Under the bill, which is now being considered in the state Duma, the transfer of all budgetary and social benefits should be on the card “the World” from 1 January 2018.

the Bank is proposing to begin the transition to card six months early, from 1 July 2017. To fully complete the process of transition to public sector employees in the Central Bank want six months later by July 2018, and for seniors — even just to the beginning of 2020. According to the head of the Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina, the infrastructure of the payment system is fully ready.

national payment card “the World” is available in under the national system of payment cards (nvqs). It was created in the summer of 2014, when international payment systems Visa and MasterCard stopped servicing cards came under sanctions banks.

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The Rosselkhoznadzor suspected “Soyuzmoloko” cartel agreements – RBC

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the Rosselkhoznadzor suspected “Soyuzmoloko” cartel agreements

the Rules of transportation of unpasteurized milk from a dysfunctional infectious point of view, the districts will not raise product prices, and the statement of the National Union of milk producers (“Soyuzmoloko”) about possible supply disruptions and price increases need to check the Federal Antimonopoly service. This was stated press Secretary of Rosselkhoznadzor Julia Melano, reports “RIA Novosti”.

She stressed that the measures of the Ministry may not lead to higher prices for milk, and the position of the National Union of milk producers “destructive” and “causes panic”.

Melano said it is possible that members of the National Union of milk producers entered into a “cartel”. “This is a matter for the FAS,” — said in a few words.

on Friday, February 10, the Rosselkhoznadzor has assigned 25 Russian regions are disadvantaged status on infectious diseases of animals. Milk from such areas can be shipped only after pasteurization. Raw shipment is prohibited.

on the same day in “Soyuzmoloko” told “Kommersant” that the measures could lead to shortages of milk supplies and higher prices. According to manufacturers, most of them have no need for pasteurization equipment. And because of his lack of deliveries outside of disadvantaged regions can be completely stopped.

the Director of the Department of regulation of agricultural markets
the Ministry of agriculture Vladimir Volik said that rising prices due to limitations of the Rosselkhoznadzor will not. He noted that manufacturers are “a little overdone”.

in a few words, in turn, explained that the new requirements imposed for safety reasons and a letter of milk producers in Minselhoza called “PR”.

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The Russian military stopped the clash of the army of Syria and the rebels in the North of Syria – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, 10 Feb — RIA Novosti. the Russian military stopped a clash between the Syrian army and Turkey-backed rebels in Northern Syria, reports Reuters, citing sources.

Both sides of the clashes are fighting with a terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). According to the Agency, this was the first collision of the parties.

the Syrian military and rebels clashed on Thursday near the town of al-Bab. The representative of the Syrian army confirmed this information and added that “then the Russians intervened to bring the situation under control.”

representatives of the rebels accused the military that they caused the collision, approaching their positions on the tanks. “The rebels gave them a warning shot, but the tank followed by a return shot, started the confrontation”, — quotes Agency the words of the source. “Then Russia intervened to resolve the situation,” the source added.

the development of the situation in the special project of RIA Novosti “War in Syria” >>

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Roskomnadzor has denied the request from the “echo of Moscow” on the exclusion of foreign ownership – Interfax

Moscow. 10 Feb. INTERFAX.RU – does not require Roskomnadzor “echo of Moscow” to exclude foreign ownership, said the press-Secretary of Department Vadim Ampelonskiy.

“we Have no claims to “echo of Moscow” about their foreign ownership. They have a problem with the constituent documents which is of a technical nature,” said Ampelonskiy on Friday, “Interfax”.

He stressed that Roskomnadzor is in close interaction and understanding with lawyers of the station.

Earlier Ampelonskiy told “Interfax”: “We do have sent an information letter to the address of the editorial office of “echo of Moscow” trebovaniem allow the structure of the company in accordance with applicable law, including with regard to foreign capital”.

He stressed that no warning radio stations not handed down.

“We are in close interaction with the CEO, editor-in-chief and lawyers of “echo of Moscow”, and we have full confidence that all violations will be corrected by the radio station as of 15 February,” said Ampelonskiy.

Review of “echo of Moscow”

for his part, chief editor of “echo of Moscow” Alexei Venediktov has previously confirmed to “Interfax”

information about the current situation with the regulator. “We have received from Roskomnadzor’s letter, in which they actually asked to remove from the structure of the radio station foreign ownership”, – said Venediktov.

He recalled that a year ago, at the end of 2015, the “Echo of Moscow” has sent documents to Roskomnadzor, which was notified of the decline to 19.5% in the share of foreign ownership. “The whole year we had everything in order, but now we are actually asked to reduce this percentage to zero,” – said Venediktov.

He said that the “Echo of Moscow” will agree with the regulator’s requirements, fulfill them as soon as you can, and let the law of the foreign state, which is also involved in this situation.

“But we ask Roskomnadzor delay, as in 10 days make to fulfill their demands is simply impossible,” – said Venediktov, noting that it was unable to identify the estimated time delay.

He added that after the conflict will be settled with the Roskomnadzor, will raise a public discussion about the latest version of the media law, which stipulates provisions under which the share of foreign ownership in the Russian media may not exceed 20%.

“And in fact we see that we require zero ownership in this issue”, – said the chief editor of the station.

Amendment of the law On mass media

In Russia from January 1, 2016 came into force amendments to the law “On mass media” that limit the participation of foreigners in the Russian media at 20%.

the Law was adopted by the Parliament on 26 September 2014, 1 October approved by the Federation Council on October 14, signed by the President. In accordance with the amendments, foreign governments, international organizations, foreign legal entities and citizens and Russian legal entities with more than 20% foreign capital may not directly or indirectly control more than 20% of the capital of the Russian media.

Earlier, the media law restriction on foreign participation has been established only for television and radio in the amount of 50%. The new law applies to all media, including print and Internet editions.

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The Rosselkhoznadzor requested the FAS to check the “Soyuzmoloko” – RIA Novosti

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MOSCOW, 10 Feb — RIA Novosti/Prime. Imposed by the Rosselkhoznadzor rules of transportation of unpasteurized milk from disadvantaged areas can’t call a price increase, and the actions of the National Union of milk producers (“Soyuzmoloko”) should consider the Federal Antimonopoly service, told RIA Novosti press-Secretary of the Rosselkhoznadzor Julia Melano.

“Soyuzmoloko” in early February sent a letter to the Minister of agriculture, in which he expressed concerns about the entry into force of the decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor for establishing the status of regions on infectious diseases of animals. According to the decision, all the subjects of the Russian Federation has the status of the ASF, anthrax and foot and mouth disease, and also establishes rules and prohibitions regarding the movement of animals and other controlled commodities. According to the Union, the new rules and limits carry significant risks for both suppliers of raw materials and manufacturers of finished dairy products.

the Executive Director of “Soyuzmoloko” Artem Belov said “Kommersant” that the decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor will have a negative impact on the dynamics of domestic prices of raw milk that will grow in regions with a lack of raw materials and fall in the regions with a surplus.

“the decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor, of course, cannot be the cause of rising milk prices. The position of “Soyuzmoloko” destructive, and obviously, they sow panic,” — said in a few words.

“it is possible that here we have a cartel of milk producers that are members of the Union. This issue should be addressed by the FAS,” — said the press-Secretary of Rosselkhoznadzor.

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The Ministry of agriculture is studying the request of the Union of Milkmen on the facilitation of the transportation of milk – RIA Novosti

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MOSCOW, 10 Feb — RIA Novosti/Prime. the Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation received a letter from the National Union of milk producers (Soyuzmoloko) to simplify rules of transportation of unpasteurized milk from disadvantaged areas, which, in the opinion of dairy, you may experience problems with the supply.

Soyuzmoloko in early February sent a letter to the head of the Ministry Alexander Tkachev, in which he described the situation causing the concern of milk producers due to the entry into force of the decision of the Rosselkhoznadzor for establishing the status of regions on infectious diseases of animals. According to the decision of all the subjects of the Russian Federation has the status of the ASF, anthrax and foot and mouth disease, and also establishes rules and prohibitions regarding the movement of animals and other controlled commodities.

“the agriculture Ministry is considering the letter Soyuzmoloko”, — reported in a press-service of the Ministry.

According to Soyuzmoloko, for producers of raw milk of individual subjects of the Russian Federation new rules mean that their products cannot be supplied to the neighboring regions. The restriction on the supply of raw milk from Tatarstan, the Belgorod, Volgograd, Rostov and Ulyanovsk regions and the Autonomous area (they became disadvantaged by anthrax) – new rules for supplies of these regions milk before shipment must be subjected to pasteurization. This in fact means a complete cessation of supplies due to the lack of the majority of producers necessary for carrying out this procedure equipment, said the Union.

“This requirement is explicit in the extent of the excess raw milk … accompanied by veterinary documents, which confirm its safety and is subjected to compulsory heat treatment in the production of finished … products. In total significant limitations for the shipment of raw milk in other subjects of the Russian Federation was imposed on 25 regions of all 8 Federal districts”, — added in the letter Milkmen.

“the New rules and the constraints imposed by the decision, carry significant risks to both suppliers of raw materials and producers of finished dairy products” — believe in Soyuzmoloko.

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Media learned details of the RAID of Russian air force on the positions of the Turkish army – RBC

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the media learned details of the RAID of Russian air force on the positions of the Turkish army

Turkish soldiers on the Turkish-Syrian border

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Aircraft of Russian air force operated as planned in a RAID on al-Bab, which killed Turkish soldiers. Possible cause of the incident were the actions of the Turkish command, reports “Kommersant”

the newspaper’s Sources in the military administration of Russia, said that the RAID was done experienced crews bombers su-24m and su-34 and su-25 CM that have previously conducted joint operations with the Turkish air force. Goal to strike was agreed upon by the General staff of Russia and Turkey and of the command of the air forces of the two countries on the basis of cosmic and human intelligence.

as a result, about 8:40 local time, the aircraft from the air base Hamim flew to El Baba and dropped the bomb “without critical deviation”. The error became known after the crew returned to the airfield in the province of Latakia from Turkish side.

the newspaper’s Sources suggested that one of the reasons for the incident could be an unplanned move of the Turkish group in the square, a pre-determined bombing. However, to find out exactly this will be possible only after a jointly conducted investigation.

direct talks immediately after the incident in al Bab was held by the chief of the General staff of Russia Valery Gerasimov and his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar. A telephone conversation also took place between the presidents of Russia and Turkey in the course of which Vladimir Putin has offered condolences to Recep Erdogan.

According to an expert from the International strategic research organization in Ankara Kerim hasa, the Russian President “behaved very well”. The analyst supposes that the incident in al Bab will not lead to a cooling of relations, but, on the contrary, encourage the command of the two countries to more closely coordinate.

the unintentional strike of Russian air force on the positions of the Turkish army three soldiers killed, 18 injured.

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Source: Turkey is pleased with the reaction to accidental airstrike by Turkish soldiers Газета.Ru

Ankara was pleased with the constructive position of official Moscow on the unintended impact of the Russian space forces on a Turkish military in Syria, which killed three people, reports RIA Novosti citing a senior Turkish military source in Ankara.

“From the very first minutes after the tragedy, the leadership of the Turkish armed forces behaved very calmly, sensibly, did not act deliberately, dealing with how this all happened. Negotiations were held with Russian colleagues in coordination with the administrations of our President and Prime Minister. The deaths of our military has plunged us into great sorrow, we pray for the recovery of our wounded comrades. However, the actions and constructive position of the Russian officials immediately after the incident has been received by us positively,” said the source.

According to him, Russia in connection with the incident, offered to create a special Commission on incident investigation, which will aim to prevent similar situations in the future.

Earlier press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences in connection with death of Turkish soldiers in Syria due to an inadvertent airstrike Russia.

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Nabiullina told about the reduction of in-doubt transactions abroad Газета.Ru

the head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina at a meeting of representatives of the Association of banks “Russia” reported that in 2016 in Russia, the volume of dubious operations on transferring funds abroad decreased by 2,5 times (up to 190 billion rubles), according to Interfax.

She stressed that for several years there has been a downward trend similar dubious operations.

Nabiullina said that in 2015 was displayed abroad 500 billion rubles, and in 2016 the volume of output, according to preliminary estimates, dropped to 190 billion rubles.

Earlier Elvira Nabiullina said that the regulator was working to create opportunities to send law enforcement the data containing Bank secrecy, to investigate the withdrawal of assets from banks.

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FAS: the abolition of roaming charges within Russia will not cause growth of tariffs for mobile communications – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, February 9 — RIA Novosti/Prime. the Federal Antimonopoly service (FAS) of Russia expects the growth of prices on cellular communication in Russia after the cancellation of domestic roaming, said RIA Novosti Deputy head of the FAS Anatoly Golomolzin.

According to him, the Ministry expects the abolition of intranet roaming in Russia in the second quarter of 2017. Roaming rates in the Crimea will be reduced to Russian in the late first or early second quarter of 2017. In the third quarter, the FAS expects the abolition of national roaming in the whole territory of the Russian Federation.

“We fear not see, because in this case we are talking about the fact that the reduction of tariffs for communications services in roaming kompensiruet possible increase of traffic volume of services. In this case also benefit operators and subscribers. This is a situation which is characteristic of a competitive market, when such actions benefit all”, — said Golomolzin, answering the question whether the abolition of roaming charges in Russia to growth of prices on cellular communication in the country.

In Russia there are several types of roaming: national, on-net and separately in the Crimea. Intranet roaming is valid within a particular network throughout the country differs by region. National roaming is valid when the network provider is not in any region.

the Head of the FAS Igor Artemyev in September 2016, said that domestic roaming, including roaming in the Crimea, should be abolished. Later, Golomolzin said that the Agency will soon develop a “road map” for the abolition of intranet roaming in Russia. “VimpelCom” (brand “Beeline”) has announced that it is considering the abolition of roaming charges within Russia in the future.

the Head of the Ministry of communications Nikolay Nikiforov in September 2016, warned about the increase of tariffs for mobile communications for the Russians in case of cancellation of domestic roaming.

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