In Crimea, the night expecting outages from Ukraine – First Channel

According to the Ministry of Energy of Russia, Ukrenergo alerted about the planned Peninsula disconnected from its power – from zero hours on July 1. So far this has not happened. Everything is operating normally.

However, the situation was taken under special control. A government commission to ensure the security of power supply Crimean Federal District. The Russian Ministry of Energy held an operative meeting to discuss the issues of social objects Peninsula diesel generators and mobile gas-turbine plants – necessary reserve fuel.

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Greece defaulted on IMF loans – Ekho Moskvy radio station

It was announced during the night in the International Monetary Fund. Athens is not paid within the period more than half a billion euros. IMF spokesman Gerry Rice confirmed this and said that Greece will be able to get a new loan only after repay debt. The night before, the Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras made a new proposal to European lenders, but the finance ministers of the eurozone countries said it was too late. They are expected to review the new plan in Athens today.

Novak: Ukraine needs to download the 19-21 billion cubic meters of gas in underground storage facilities for winter – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, June 30 – RIA Novosti / Prime. of the Russian Federation considers it necessary to ensure that the Ukrainian underground gas storage (UGS) for the winter at least 19 billion cubic meters of gas during the harsh winter may be needed and 20 -21,000,000,000 cubic meters, told reporters Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak on the results of the trilateral meeting between Russia, the EC and Ukraine on gas.

“For all technical parameters for the normal passage of winter necessary volumes of 19 billion cubic meters, can sometimes even 20-21, depending on climatic conditions. Therefore, smaller volumes, they create risks, and, of course, the Ukrainian side is trying to save money, maybe the lack of funds forces talk about a lower amount, “- said Novak .

“It creates, in our opinion, the big risks, because in case of low temperatures in the winter can not be lifted out of the underground storage of gas volume that will ensure the normal passage of the autumn-winter period,” – said Novak .

A new round of the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine: what happened?

A new twist on an old theme was designated on February 19. “Naftogaz Ukraine” has stopped the supply of gas in the Donbass, explaining that “critical damage” pipelines. “Gazprom” has solved the problem by employing canned measuring stations – and only a few hours suddenly the Ukrainian side stated that restored the pipe and resumed the gas supply to the region.

The next day the event continued to develop, but the situation is not understandable He becomes. For example, “Naftogaz” asserts that resumed gas supply to the region. Representatives of Donbass say that gas is supplied directly from the “Gazprom” through the southern border of the Russian Federation (GIS “Platovo” and “Prokhorovka”). “Gazprom” also states that the supply of gas through the “Platovo” and “Prokhorovka” agreed with the Ukrainian side.

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Greece has not dropped the euro and the ruble – Kommersant

The growth of the confrontation in the relations of Greece and the European Union held in suspense almost all investors Monday. The euro has fallen off in the early afternoon by 2%, to $ 1,095. Only in the second half of Friday’s close, he exceeded and reached $ 1,118. Another thing – the debt of Greece, which fell sharply on expectations today refusal to pay the IMF € 1,5 billion. According to Reuters, the country’s two-year bonds fell in price by 16.3 percentage points (p. P.) And their yield soared above the 37.5% per annum. Ten-year bonds fell to 15.5 p. P., And the yield exceeded 15.4% per annum. Instability in southern Europe had a negative impact on the oil market. According to Reuters, the price of European oil prices on the spot market at the beginning of the day fell by 3%, and by the end of trading remained 2% lower than the close of trading on Friday – $ 57.5 per barrel (Brent) and $ 58.9 bbl (Urals). This fact struck on the Russian currency market. Dollar trades at the Moscow stock exchange at the beginning of the day reached 55.76 rubles ./$ , and by the end of trading remains above the level of 55.5 rubles ./$ . The euro in the course of trading reached 62.18 rubles. / €, and by 19:00 stood at 62.08 rubles. / €, exceeding the figure Friday to 80 kopecks.

At the same time, market participants estimate as a low probability of a Greek exit from the euro zone. According to Director of Investment Bank Julius Baer Burkhard Varnholta, there are no legal grounds for exclusion from the monetary union if it was not a unilateral withdrawal from the European Union. The more that the European authorities are well prepared and have all the possibilities to maintain the integrity of the eurozone. Furthermore, such a move would be too destructive and risky for all parties concerned. However, for the Russian currency, such arguments are too weak. According to leading analyst of Nordea Bank Denis Davydov, the tax period is completed, and the external background is not conducive to an increase in investments in ruble assets, especially against the background of weak economic data. According to him, if the will is declared default on Greek debt, we can expect increased sales and growth rate of the ruble to the dollar ./$ 58-60 rubles.

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Rajoy did not rule out a Greek exit from the euro zone after the referendum – RIA Novosti

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MOSCOW, June 30 – RIA Novosti. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said that Greece will have no other option but to exit from the euro zone, if a referendum on July 5 will be the predominance of the opponents of the vote accept the creditors.

If the winning party “no” (opponents accept the European lenders – Ed.), “that Greece is no other alternative but to withdraw from the euro zone,” – said Rajoy.

“If the referendum will take place and if the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will lose it positive impact on Greece, the Greeks supported the continuation of the country’s participation in the euro area and will be able to negotiate with the new government, “- he said Spanish Prime station Cope.

Greece is negotiating with the EU and the IMF on the settlement of the debt by more than 240 billion euros, which was formed after the rescue of the Greek budget by default in 2010 and 2012. Forecasts lenders that austerity will allow Greece to pay debts, were not justified.

The Greek side on June 26 left the negotiations with creditors on new measures of budgetary savings. Eurogroup on June 27 reported that the negotiations terminated, the validity of the assistance program will expire on June 30, Athens will not get a grace period on payments to the IMF in the amount of 1.6 billion euros, which should have been paid until Tuesday.

The size of the national debt in Greece

The total amount of debt of Greece as of 1 April 2015, according to the Ministry of Finance, is 312.7 billion euros.
Much of the debt, 184 billion euros, belongs to the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF – 131 billion euros) and the governments of the eurozone countries, including Germany, France, Estonia and Slovakia. Greece also needs 27 billion euros to the European Central Bank (ECB) and the 21 billion euro International Monetary Fund (IMF). For more information about state debt of Greece, see the Help RIA Novosti & gt; & gt;

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The Ministry of Finance estimated the impact of the Greek crisis on the Russian economy – RBC

The situation around Greece will have an impact on the Russian market, says Deputy Finance Minister Maxim Oreshkin. “In the current situation Russia will influence, but will be highly limited,” – quoted by Interfax Oreshkin.

According to the official, while Russian markets react poorly to the situation in Greece. “If you do not know that in Greece something happens, then yesterday’s events in the Russian market could not be said that something serious impact”, – said the deputy minister.

He said that the day before there was a small lower oil prices and a small volatility in the currency markets. “The only serious thing affected by this situation – this decline in European markets, and is 3-4%. In general we can say that the situation differs radically from the past times, when the expansion of the Greek credit spreads led to a serious impact on all credit markets. Now it’s more a matter of internal affairs of the EU than a global impact on all financial markets, “- said Oreshkin.

According to him, the situation in Greece may increase uncertainty in the markets. “The volatility of the world markets and will be transmitted to the domestic market, but to a much lesser extent. With regard to the Greek situation, as it will affect Russia – hard to say, the development of the Greek financial issues can indeed lead to some volatility in the market, and it should be ready “- quoted Oreshkin Tass.

Deputy Minister of Finance noted that now governments and central banks, it is important to maintain reserves.

Before the press-secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, said Moscow is concerned about possible negative consequences that the situation in Greece may have on the economy of the entire European Union.

Tuesday, June 30 Greece must repay the IMF € 1,6 billion. Otherwise, the country will default. At the same time on June 30 completed the program aid to Athens in the amount of € 245 billion. According to the source The Wall Street Journal in the government of Greece, Athens pay the debt to the IMF will not. IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned earlier that a timely report on the non-payment of Fund’s Executive Board.

Railways and the Ministry of Defense will build a railway bypassing Ukraine – BBC

JSC “Russian Railways” (RZD) and the Russian Ministry of Defense signed an agreement on construction of a railway bypassing Ukraine, reports TASS , citing a source.

Double-track electrified road are structured in the area will Zhuravka (Voronezh region) – Millerovo (Rostov region).

«June 25 JSC” Russian Railways “as a customer and the Russian Defense Ministry as an artist signed an agreement on the implementation of certain types of work related to construction double-track electrified railway section Zhuravka – Millerovo bypassing Ukraine “, – said a source in the Railways.

Previous was reported that in the south of Russia started the construction of the railway section Zhuravka – Millerovo which will allow trains to follow bypassing Ukraine.

In the US, the court may arrest the $ 300 million due to corruption “VimpelCom” and MTS in the communication market of Uzbekistan – BBC

The New York court entered a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice to freeze $ 300 million in the investigation of corruption schemes in the telecommunications market of Uzbekistan with the participation of Russian companies “VimpelCom” and MTS, reports TASS .

It is reported that telekommunikatsionnnye company organized a network of front companies and fictitious concluded several contracts for the provision of consulting services, which are listed under the guise of a bribe relatives of Uzbek President Islam Karimov in exchange for access to the telecommunications market of the country, reports Bloomberg.

The total amount of such transfers totaled $ 300 million, which accumulated in the accounts of Bank of New York Mellon Corporation in Ireland, Luxembourg and Belgium.

Vimpelcom in March 2014 reported that the Dutch authorities a criminal investigation into the activities of the holding company Vimpelcom in Uzbekistan.

The investigation also leads the Commission on Securities and Exchange Commission and US Justice Department.

The reason was the data from the trial in Stockholm, in which contains information on the transfer of “VimpelCom” through virgin Water Trail Industries in 2007 and 2011, $ 55 million in the accounts of the company Takilant, affiliated with the Uzbek president’s daughter Gulnara Karimova.

The US Justice Department in 2014, also initiated its own investigation of JSC “Mobile Telesystems” (MTS) in Uzbekistan. MTS ceased operations in Uzbekistan in 2013, having lost the license. Defendants in the investigation was also the Swedish-Finnish TeliaSonera.

Tunisia estimated the losses caused by the terrorist attack in half a billion dollars – RBC

The beach near the town of Sousse

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With the preliminary estimate of the economic impact of the terrorist act, the Minister of Tourism of Tunisia Salma Luimi, reports Reuters. According to her, the country will lose at least $ 515 million. “The attack had a profound impact on the economy, the loss will be huge,” – said the minister.

Attack on tourist hotels occurred June 26th. In the area of ​​fire appeared Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba and El Mouradi Palm Marina. The attackers turned out to be 23-year-old student. At the hotel it came with a Kalashnikov assault rifle, which was hidden in a parasol.

The attack killed 39 people, including one Russian citizen.

Immediately after the attack was reported that thousands of European tourists have decided to interrupt his vacation in Tunisia left the country. However, according to the executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Maya Lomidze, “it still is not talking about thousands and hundreds of tourists».

Last year, revenues from the influx of tourists in Tunisia amounted to $ 1.95 billion , which is about 7% of GDP. In addition, the influx of visitors from abroad is an important source of foreign exchange reserves, as well as providing more jobs.

In Kamchatka, the minimum wage will increase by another 250 rubles – a REGNUM

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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, June 30, 2015, 06:57 – REGNUM The minimum wage in the Kamchatka region from 1 July $ 15 thousand. 800 rubles, an increase of another 250 rubles, told the correspondent of IA REGNUM Acting Minister for Social Development and Labor edge Inessa Koyrovich .

According to her, this is the second increase in the minimum wage in the current year. “The establishment on January 1, the minimum wage in the Kamchatka region of $ 15 thousand. 550 rubles on July 1 – $ 15 thousand. 800 rubles provided for a regional agreement on the minimum wage, concluded last December between the Government of the Kamchatka region, Federation of Trade Unions Kamchatka and the employers’ association, “- reminded Inessa Koyrovich .

At the same time in the northern areas of the province minimum wage will be more through the use of regional factors. “For workers engaged in labor activities in organizations located on the territory of the Koryak district, and receiving wages with bonuses, accrued interest in the amount of 100 percent of the minimum wage on July 1, will be 17 thousand. 15 rubles – said Inessa Koyrovich. – For workers engaged in labor activities in organizations located in the Aleutian area and wage earners with the regional coefficient of 2.0 Accrued interest and premiums at a rate of 100 per cent, the minimum wage from 1 July will make 18 thousand. 230 rubles “.

The agreement applies to all workers engaged in labor activity in the Kamchatka Territory, except for employees of organizations financed from the federal budget.

Meanwhile, the trade union of Kamchatka correspondent of news agency said that the trade unions propose to consider the possibility of a new increase in the minimum wage in the Kamchatka region. “This proposal is made parties to the agreement in connection with the fall of the solvency of the population of the region, unjustified increase in prices of food and essential commodities, a fall in real wages of the population, as well as taking into account inflation,” – said in the trade unions.

IA REGNUM recalls that the federal minimum wage today is 5 thousand. 965 rubles. This minimum wage applies to workers of the organizations financed from the federal budget.

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“Night Wolves” bind Canada sanctions against them city by May 9 – a REGNUM

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Moscow, June 30, 2015, 00:17 – REGNUM The leader of the Russian motorcycle club “Night Wolves» Alexander Zaldostanov links the sanctions entered Canada with respect to the club, with the motocross in Europe, which was held on the eve of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, caused a negative reaction in a number of EU countries. He stated this on June 29 in an interview with radio station “Moscow speaking».

«May 9 all showed very well – people trust us more than them. We are connected directly with Russia. March across Europe showed that Europeans trust Russia more than America. Given our business scale, credibility among the people and love among the people, they are afraid of us. For them we are – enemies. All these sanctions intergalactic me on the drum “- said Zaldostanov.

How to transfer IA REGNUM , the Government of Canada on June 29 announced about expansion of sanctions against Russia over the situation in Ukraine. The sanctions list were added three citizens of the Russian Federation. It is also common sanctions on 14 Russian entities. Among them: the fund Marshall Capital Fund, motor club “Night Wolves”, the company “Gazprom”, “Gazpromneft”, “Surgutneftegaz” and “Transneft».

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Tsipras said the unwillingness of lenders to “throw” Greece from the euro zone – RBC

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

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Three creditors represented by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission does not seek to ‘discard’ Greece from the eurozone. Accordance with the opinion in an interview expressed EFV Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

«I do not believe that they want to throw us out of the euro, and they will not do it. The bankruptcy of a euro-zone countries will have to pay a heavy price throughout the euro area “- said the politician (quoted by Reuters).

Tsipras noted that the Greek authorities do not put on a referendum the question of withdrawal from the euro zone. According to him, the referendum will act as a continuation of the negotiations on the provision of financial assistance.

«For the last five months, we have done everything possible to reach an agreement. However, the lenders after each assignment Greece put forward additional requirements. Their position – extortion. The referendum is a continuation of the negotiations “, – said Prime.

Tsipras pledged that Greece will pay the debt to the IMF in the event that” if there is an agreement with the creditors. ” He pointed out that since last August Athens have not received any payment organization. According to him, the authorities seek to conclude with the “troika” equitable agreement.

The Prime Minister said that his government will remain in power if the participants in the referendum to be held on July 5 agreement with the position creditors. According Tsipras, in this case, the authorities will “respect” the choice of the people, but will not “serve” him. The politician said that the ultimatums creditors will lead to poverty that does not allow Greece to “raise its head».

June 29 the rating agency Standard & amp; Poor’s downgraded the rating of Greece from the SCC to CCC-. The agency estimated the likelihood that the country will come out of the euro zone, 50%. Experts S & amp; P noted that default on commercial debt may occur in the next six months.

On Saturday, June 27, euro zone finance ministers refused to renew the program of financial aid to Athens, which expires on 30 June. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called the condition of creditors “ultimatum” and announced a national referendum. It inhabitants of the country to decide whether to agree to Athens with the requirements of the IMF, the ECB and the European Commission.

Earlier today, the newspaper The Wall Street Journal, citing a source in the government said that on June 30 Greece will not pay € 1 , 6 billion IMF. Head of Fund Christine Lagarde has said it would promptly notify non-payment of the IMF executive board.

Canada expanded sanctions list against Russia – RBC

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The Government of Canada has expanded sanctions list against Russia, to include the three Russian citizens and 14 entities. This is stated in a press release posted on the website of the government of the country.

Of the individuals on the sanctions list includes leaders of the Eurasian Youth Union – Alexander Dugin, Paul and Andrei Kovalenko Kanischev – and the union itself as a legal entity. Four major Russian oil and gas companies also came under limitations: “Gazprom”, “Gazprom Neft”, “Surgutneftegaz” and “Transneft».

In addition, the Government of Canada has made to the list of fund Marshall Capital Fund, motor club “Night Wolves “Tula Arms Plant, United Aircraft Corporation” Oboronprom “and several companies.

In a statement issued on the occasion, Prime Minister Stephen Harper explained the motives of the expansion of sanctions. “Until the real world, as long as the occupation forces are withdrawn, and as long as the territorial sovereignty of Ukraine will not be restored, the regime of President Putin should feel permanent consequences,” – said in a statement.

«Our government is therefore announcing additional sanctions and travel bans against the Russian people, as well as economic sanctions against Russian companies, as well as a ban on the export and import of the Crimea”, – said the prime minister.

In 2014 ten times, Canada announced new sanctions against Russia or expanding blacklist. In 2015, to June expanded the list only once – in February. Then the restrictions were the company “Rosneft” and 11 Russians were listed among which Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov, the State Duma deputy Iosif Kobzon and TV presenter Dmitry Kiselev.

Canada, as well as Switzerland and some other countries, joined the Sanctions, which was introduced against Russia the US and EU. US authorities announced new sanctions against “Gazprom”, “Transneft”, “Gazprom oil” and “Surgutneftegaz” during the introduction of the third, the most powerful package of sanctions in September 2014. Sanctions imposed on oil and gas companies, prohibit them to deliver products and technologies required for the development of oil fields in deep water and the Arctic shelf, and in shale formations.

In December 2014 the US expanded sanctions by banning the export and import operations with the Crimea. Then under US sanctions hit Marshall Capital Partners Konstantin Malofeeva and biker club “Night Wolves».

The US authorities have explained that the fund Marshall Capital Partners on the list because of its control of Russian businessman Konstantin Malofeev, who is accused of sponsored “separatist activities” in the east of Ukraine and in close ties with the former leaders of the breakaway DNI Igor Strelkov (Girkin) and Alexander Boroday.

The club “Night Wolves”, felt in Washington, closely connected with the Russian special services and was part of the Self-Defense Forces of Crimea in February 2014. In March, the document says, the bikers were engaged in intimidation of people opposed to separating the peninsula took part in the assault and capture of the gas distribution station of Staff of the Naval Forces of Ukraine in Sevastopol.

In the “Fast and the Furious 8″ can play Helen Mirren – Rosbalt.RU

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“Gazprom” has sent “Naftogaz” offer to the Additional Agreement contract – RIA Novosti

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MOSCOW, June 29 – RIA Novosti / Prime. “Gazprom” to the right in “Naftogaz Ukraine” the offer on signing a supplement to the existing contract of sale and purchase of natural gas in 2009-2019, respectively, reported information management of “Gazprom”.

“Supplement defines the conditions and procedure for deliveries of Russian gas to Ukraine the third quarter of 2015. According to the amendment, the conditions and procedure stored supplies, acting in the second quarter. In particular, the supply of gas to Ukraine will be carried out on an advance payment c ability to pay one or more installments, “- said in a statement.

“Thus, the conditions of Russian gas supplies to Ukraine in the third quarter fully defined,” – say in “Gazprom”.

Earlier Monday, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev met with Energy Minister Alexander Novak and the head “Gazprom” Alexei Miller to discuss gas relations with Ukraine. Medvedev said that the Ukrainian side has officially appealed to Russia for granting discounts. The Russian government has decided to provide a discount for the third quarter. As a result, the price of Russian gas for Ukraine (after discounts) in this period amount to 247.17 dollars per thousand cubic meters. That is the same as it was in the second quarter.