According to the foreign minister, who is also China‘s ex-ambassador to Japan, this was the largest gathering of journalists he had faced since taking office last March.

„I am satisfied with his answers,“ said Andrey Kirillov of Russian news agency Itar-Tass, one of the hundreds of journalists packing the conference room. „He emphasized China‘s interests, but also repeatedly conveyed its idea of win-win situations through peaceful development.“

However, Ms Carroll said there had been no formal indication there could be a high-profile withdrawal from the G20.

“Our planning is going ahead as it would that 26 leaders are coming to town and, at this stage, close to 10 internationally protected persons,” she said.

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Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary State John Kerry have discussed the situation in Ukraine in a telephone conversation. During the call, initiated by Kerry, the two men agreed „to continue intensive contact with the aim of settling the political crisis in Ukraine,“ the Ministry said in a brief statement.

The comments from China‘s Foreign Ministry reflect the country‘s close ties with Russia and confirm what Russia‘s ambassador to Canada noted, we „can always turn to China if the West follows through on threats of tougher sanctions,“ adding that „Western countries would largely be hurting themselves if they impose tougher sanctions.“

The coup d‘état in Ukraine and its aftermath as well all of the events leading up to it are proving even to the casual thinking observer that the western corporate controlled media has lost any semblance of even a pretense at being fair, balanced and reasonable. (..)
Sadly there is almost no alternative in the English speaking world to the state/corporate controlled media or its surrogates.

n recent months five billion dollars at taxpayers expense were invested and poured into Ukraine to topple the government to in effect, install and buy the current puppet regime. The systematically aggressive deployment of a widespread and pervasive strategy to turn every former outer Soviet nation-state against Moscow has been underway ever since the breakup of the Soviet Empire in 1991. One by one all the nations that comprised the former Iron Curtain are now solidly aligned with NATO, the European Union and the US-Western alliance complete with its ongoing schedule of anti-missile defense deployments providing the missile shield directly aimed at Russia along its border. Of course this has Russia reacting with its own missile shield deployment in what has once again ushered in a renewed arms race.

Über 5.000 Menschen haben sich am Samstag neben der Regionalverwaltung von Charkiw versammelt. Sie schwingen russische Fahnen in der Luft, skandieren „Russland, hilf uns!“ und fordern ein Referendum zur Autonomie.

Deren Webseite ist openukraine.org. Die Partnerliste davon ist so großartig, dass ich das erst für üble Nachrede oder Satire hielt. Die war so großartig, dass wenn mir jemand Geld gegeben hätte, um eine möglichst rufschädigende Sponsorenliste für die Stiftung des neuen Premierministers der Ukraine zu machen, so toll hätte ich das nicht hingekriegt.

Immer deutlicher zeichnet sich damit die Restauration derjenigen Machtzirkel ab, gegen die sich die Majdan-Rebellion in den ersten Tagen richtete, bevor sie von Deutschland und anderen westlichen Staaten instrumentalisiert wurde, um eine prowestliche Regierung in Kiew an die Macht zu bringen – zwecks Einbindung der Ukraine in die eigenen Bündnissysteme.

On 3 March, BBC published an article, claiming Russian troops has surrounded and seized a Ukrainian air base in Crimea, that Russian troops had been deployed to the Ukraine. With Europe, regressing into the most severe and dangerous crisis for decades, it is time to recall that propaganda is a serious crime and for very good reasons.

Throughout core NATO member states, all mainstream media disseminate false reports while largely omitting that fact that top-EU officials and NATO member governments have covered up premeditated mass murder committed by members of the Western-backed and installed, new, regime in Kiev.

The International Monetary Fund says it‘s ready to support Ukraine‘s new government with a loan. The country‘s political crisis cost it economically, but the IMF‘s European head believes the country is on the path to stability. EU taxpayers are not so convinced – and some are not happy about taking on another struggling economy, which isn‘t even part of the bloc.

Russia‘s UN envoy has slammed the US mainstream media for ignoring the staggering leak – which revealed it was Ukraine‘s former opposition who allegedly ordered the shooting on Maidan. For more, RT talks to Russia‘s ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin.

Alle Infos zur #Krim-Krise.

“The executive order on Ukraine is largely unprecedented. In the past the U.S. did not impose sanctions against individuals who had been peacefully defending their right to self-determination, which is enshrined in Article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966 and Article 1 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. These documents allow people to freely determine their political status and ensure their development,” the official said.

“Once again, these are double standards. In July 2009, the U.S. provided the International Court with comments in connection with the situation in Kosovo. At that time, Washington said that the principle of territorial integrity does not prevent state entities from peacefully declaring their independence.” The Hague Court came to the same conclusion and upheld the unilateral declaration of Kosovo’s independence against Belgrade’s will. “This decision seems to be specifying the effective rules of international law,” the ministry said.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday, warned Washington against rash steps that might ultimately tell negatively on the United States, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.

„Die so genannte Übergangsregierung (in der Ukraine – Red.) ist nicht selbständig, sondern sie hängt leider von den radikalen Nationalisten ab, die die Macht mit Waffengewalt ergriffen haben“, sagte Lawrow am Samstag in Moskau. Er verwies darauf, dass die neuen Minister erst nach Zustimmung des „Rechten Sektor“ ernannt worden seien. Diese paramilitärische Nationalistenorganisation, die die Kiewer Straßen kontrolliere, sei kurz davor, einen offiziellen Status zu bekommen.

„Die jüngsten Angaben zu der so genannten Scharfschützen-Affäre können nicht mehr unter den Teppich gekehrt werden“, sagte Lawrow am Samstag in Moskau. „Wir haben vorgeschlagen, dass die OSZE eine objektive Ermittlung übernimmt. Wir wollen Gerechtigkeit erreichen.“

Dozens of female activists heading for besieged Gaza Strip are stopped and then deported by repressive coup authorities.

NYU Russian Studies Professor Stephen Cohen says Putin invaded Ukraine because he saw „NATO coming at him.“

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Das Verschwinden der Fla-Raketen sei unter anderem aus dem 80. Luftlanderegiment und der 27. mobilen Brigade gemeldet worden, hieß es. Die beiden Einheiten sind im Raum Lwow (Lemberg) stationiert. Der Quelle zufolge versucht die neue Leitung des Verteidigungsministeriums, den Vorfall zu verschleiern, indem sie die betroffenen Munitionslager mit veralteten Waffen auffülle.

Auf der ukrainischen Halbinsel Krim, die eine Wiedervereinigung mit Russland anstrebt, gibt es laut dem Kreml-Sprecher Dmitri Peskow keine russischen Truppen außer der Schwarzmeerflotte und den zu ihr gehörenden Sicherheitskräften.

The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games began with a stunning Opening Ceremony on Friday evening (7 March) at Fisht Stadium with a volunteer cast of more than 2,500 people from the Krasnodar region of Russia taking centre stage, and two-time Paralympic champion swimmer Olesya Vladykina and six-time Paralympic champion cross-country skier Sergey Shilov lighting the Paralympic cauldron.

We all understand very well that the Paralympians’ athletic competitions are not just an unbelievably captivating, amazing display. They are, first and foremost, clear evidence of the heights that individuals can achieve, even when they find themselves in difficult life circumstances. It is an affirmation that real strength lies in a person’s character, dedication and positive attitude.

I want to once again thank everyone who participated in preparations for these competitions, for your active assistance and support. I hope that your visit to Russia will leave you with very happy, warm memories and feelings, and that the upcoming Games will provide us with many thrilling, memorable, exciting events.