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Putin declassifies act of heroism of special forces soldier in Syria


Sputnik
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:57 UTC
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© Sputnik/ Grigoriy Sisoev.jpgPresident Vladimir Putin and Lance-corporal Denis Portnyagin
Lance-corporal Denis Portnyagin, when ambushed with his unit by the terrorist group Daesh in Syria, was ready to blow himself up with a grenade to keep from being taken captive.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declassified some details of the heroic deeds of lance-corporal Denis Portnyagin in the fight with Daesh (ISIS) terrorists in Syria, which he reveals in the new film PUTIN.
In August, 2017, close to the strategic city of Akerbat, a 4-5 man Russian special forces unit responsible for calling in airstrikes joined a group of Syrian government fighters, when they were unexpectedly attacked by Daesh militants. While some Syrian forces retreated and all the other members of his unit were injured, including the commander and the second officer, the youngest unit member, lance-corporal Denis Portnyagin, took a machine gun and fended off nearly 40 attacking terrorists, killing 14 of them. After bullets hit his helmet and his weapon, he continued to fight with grenades. According to Putin, when the threat that they would take him prisoner was all but assured, Portnyagin prepared to blow himself up and drew their fire. Mortar fire could block the attackers; after the airstrike, another Russian unit joined them and evacuated Portnyagin's group.
In December, 2017, Denis Portnyaging was awarded a Gold Star and the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, the state's highest honor. The Ministry of Defense didn't give any more information, other than saying that he was awarded for fulfilling special tasks. In the latest interview Putin expressed hope that Portnyagin will be promoted.

"He's a hero. If he wasn't, then who would be. And there are many such people in our military," Vladimir Putin said.
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SOTT Focus: No Evidence! Mueller Gambles as Republicans Wrap Up 'Russian Collusion' Probe

Corey Schink
Sott.net
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:25 UTC
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© Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has announced it is wrapping up its 'Russia collusion' probe, and that - shocker - they've found no evidence of collusion whatsoever.

Democrats immediately responded with typical hysterics. Adam Schiff claimed that the termination of the investigation 'leaves to others the important work of determining the full extent of Russian interference in the US election and Trump's role in obstructing the investigation.' The 'full extent' of 'Russian interference' seems to be a few Russians running a small social media campaign that could have had no impact whatsoever on the election. Trump's role in 'obstructing' the investigation amounts to him being sick and tired of Left-wing hysteria.

And now recent reports claims that Mueller is postponing his 'obstruction of justice' charges against Trump. Does this mean that the US will see a return to a semblance of sanity? Most definitely not. If anything it will only make the hysterical that much more agitated.
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Ousted Fmr Sec. of State Tillerson: Isolation of Russia is not in anyone's interest


RT
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:09 UTC
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Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave his farewell address at the State Department Tuesday having been unceremoniously fired from the Trump administration. In his remarks, he spoke of the need for detente with Russia.

Tillerson highlighted what he believed were successes under his leadership at the department, such as the "maximum pressure" policy to force the North Korean leadership to the negotiating table by increasing the "scope and effectiveness of the sanctions" against the regime.

When talking about Russia, he called it's behavior troubling, he said that Moscow "must assess carefully as to how its actions are in the best interests of the Russian people and of the world more broadly."

He added that a situation where Russia is isolated "is not in anyone's interest."
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Barmy British Government threatens to ban RT UK! Zakharova responds: 'If London shuts down RT, no British media outlet will work in Russia'


RT
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:26 UTC
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© Natalia Seliverstova / SputnikRussian Foreign Ministry
Not a single British media outlet will be working in Russia if London decides to shut down RT broadcasting in the UK, Maria Zakharova, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said.

"I can tell you right now that not a single British media outlet will be working in our country if they shut RT down," Zakharova told Rossiya 1 channel.

Britain's media regulator Ofcom said on Tuesday that it may "consider the implications for RT's broadcast licenses" if it is determined that there was "an unlawful use of force by the Russian state against the UK" in the poisoning of double agent Sergey Skripal in Salisbury last week.
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Lavrov warns of serious consequences if US strikes Syria


RT
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:41 UTC
Armed people
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The US is trying to cover up its own failure to force armed groups in Syria to de-escalate violence as it blames Russia and Iran for ongoing hostilities in Eastern Ghouta, the Russian foreign minister has said.

Sergey Lavrov was referring to accusations voiced by US Representative at the UN Nikki Haley, who said the US may take military action in Syria in the same way it did last year in response to an alleged chemical-weapons attack in Khan Sheikhoun.

"Our Western partners, who don't hide the close contacts they have with [militant groups] in Eastern Ghouta, have failed in their commitment under the UNSC Resolution 2401, which was to influence their proteges, rein them in, and make them stop shelling residential areas [in Damascus]. Our Western colleagues led by the US have failed to do that," the Russian minister said on Tuesday.

Comment: Russia is outraged and concerned over US threats carry out military attacks in Syria, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
"Such bellicose, irresponsible claims of the US representative are outrageous and extremely concerning ... Necessary response measures will be taken in this case," the Russian ministry said.
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NBC bimbo Kelly reckons Putin has something over Trump

Avery Anapol
The Hill
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:22 UTC
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Megyn Kelly said Saturday that she thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin "has something" on President Trump.

The host of "Megyn Kelly Today" recently sat down for an interview with Putin, and told MSNBC's Chris Matthews that she thinks the Russian president "knows some things" that Trump would not want out in public.

In the interview, she confronted Putin about why Trump speaks so highly of him, and said she does not think the Russian president likes Trump.

Comment: Kelly's a headcase and demonstrates her glaring ineptitude in her interview with Putin. She's classless, arrogant, and an airhead. It really doesn't matter what she thinks she 'gleans'. It is obvious she lacks the critical facilities to ask sensible questions and understand responses, so there really isn't much of a point in her trying to interpret things beyond her comprehension.

See: NBC's clueless Megyn Kelly interview only emphasized Putin's presidential credentials

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London mayor Sadiq Khan thinks Silicon Valley should be forced to censor 'hate speech'

Paul Bois
Daily Wire
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:22 UTC
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London's first Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, wants Silicon Valley to start censoring what he has deemed "hate speech."

Khan will be giving the keynote speech at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, where he plans to reference anti-hate speech laws like the ones in Germany, where tech companies can be fined 50 million euros for not regulating hate speech.

"We can't assume that tech companies will find the solutions by themselves," Sadiq Khan told the BBC, saying they should be "chivvied and cajoled to take action."

Khan, who will share the messages he has received privately, said that hate speech could bully someone out of entering public life.
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In 2014 Putin ordered fighter jets to shoot down "hijacked" plane that threatened Sochi Olympic opening ceremony


RT
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:59 UTC
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© Brian Snyder / ReutersPutin said he didn't know the intentions of the aircraft as he walked into Fisht Stadium for the ceremony
As the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics was about to start, fighter jets were scrambled with orders to shoot down a hijacked plane that threatened the 40,000 spectators, President Vladimir Putin has just revealed.

The Russian President told what he called a "sensitive story" for the first time in a biographical documentary by a state television filmmaker, which was shared on local social media on Sunday.

Putin recalled that on February 7, 2014 just as he was setting off for Sochi's Fisht Stadium, where 40,000 spectators, thousands of sportspeople and dozens of world leaders awaited the start of the ceremony - which was to be broadcast to an audience of billions - he received a call from the official responsible for the safety of the Olympics.
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Trump vindicated on Russia collusion, but political mudslinging from Dems will sadly continue


RT
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:23 UTC
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© Jim Bourg / Reuters
GOP leaders say they're tired of spending US taxpayers' money on something just because of political differences and a desire to paint Trump and Russia as colluding partners, says attorney Jennifer Breedon.

There are new developments in the year-long investigation into alleged Russian meddling and collusion. Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee said their investigation is over, and they have found no evidence that candidate Donald Trump or his campaign colluded with the Russians. However, the committee does claim Russia meddled in the 2016 election. The Republican majority on the panel will release a final report in the coming weeks. Democrats will write a separate report, which is expected to say that there is enough evidence to continue their investigation.

Meanwhile, investigations continue with Special Counsel Robert Mueller and in the Senate. And Richard Burr, who heads up the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that they are coming to the same conclusion as the House, and that should be announced in the coming days.
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Georgian prime minister wants Moscow and Tbilisi to normalize relations

Seraphim Hanisch
Russia Feed
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:33 UTC
Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia
Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia
Two centuries of especially difficult history between these two neighbor countries is something the Georgian leader wants to solve. But at what cost?

TASS reported on Friday March 9th that the Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, stated that his country and Russia ought to resolve their differences.
I urge the leadership of the Russian Federation to take joint steps and resolve this complicated situation, while fully embracing our responsibility to the present and future generations... Unfortunately, we are facing a difficult reality today. Although we have restored bilateral trade and economic relations, a chain of tragic events continues. This undermines the prospects of regulating Georgia-Russia relations..."
Georgia, a former Soviet republic, broke diplomatic ties with Russia on September 2, 2008, over the recognition of the Abkhazia and Tskhinval regions' declaration of independence from Georgia. This wasn't a complete break in relations, as Georgia retained consular relations with Russia.

Comment: Georgia and Russia have had a tumultuous relationship over the centuries, but Kvirikashvili's wish for rapprochement matches Putin's wish towards all of Russia's neighbors. Their most recent clashes appear to have been provoked by outside forces. Kvirikashvili needs to take that into account in his talks with Russia, especially Russia's concerns regarding NATO.

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