Assad thanks Putin for assistance in fighting terrorism
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad conveyed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his assistance in fighting terrorism, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem, who is on a visit to Moscow, stated during the talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. “President Assad has instructed me to convey gratitude on behalf of the Syrian people and government to you and President Putin for your effective assistance in...
What did Putin say about Kerch Bridge?
The Kerch Bridge will make possible to carry 14 mln passengers and 13 mln vehicles yearly, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. “According to preliminary estimates, this bridge crossing (furthermore, trains will also go to both sides there) covers 14 mln tourists and somewhat up to 13 mln vehicles capable to travel,” the President said. Putin said he is aware of a bottleneck that may be formed when the...
Kremlin pays no attention to Kiev’s protest over Putin’s trip to Crimea
The Kremlin does not consider it is necessary to react towards Kiev’s note of protest over Vladimir Putin’s trip to Crimea as the Russian president can visit any region of the country, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters today. “Ukraine traditionally voices protest, and we traditionally pay no attention to these protests,” Peskov said. “The president visits those Russian regions if he believes this is...
Putin offered condolences to families of victims in Mi-8 crash in Yamal
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has offered condolences to families of the victims in the crash of a Mil Mi-8 helicopter in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District and wished soonest recovery to the injured, Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said today. “The president has offered condolences to the families of the passengers and crew, who died in the helicopter crash in Yamal,” he said. “The president also wished soonest...
Putin regrets that humanitarian problems in south-east Ukraine are not being resolved
Russian President Vladimir Putin regrets that humanitarian problems in Ukraine’s south-east are not being resolved. “We agreed on several — unfortunately, only on several — humanitarian issues. Unfortunately, little progress was made here,” Putin said after the Normandy Four summit in Berlin. The Russian president said “the leaders expressed readiness to resolve humanitarian issues.” “Progress in...
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