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At the invitation of President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has arrived to Armenia on a state visit
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McCartney writes letter to Vladimir Putin pleading with him to free Greenpeace protesters in time for Christmas
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Let it be: Paul
Sir Paul McCartney has written a personal letter to the Russian president calling for the release of Greenpeace activists arrested during a protest against drilling in the Arctic.
The former-Beatle told Vladimir Putin that the 28 campaigners and two freelance journalists, who have been in detention since September, should be reunited with their families.
The so-called Arctic 30, who were this week transferred from Murmansk to St Petersburg, face charges of hooliganism.
This morning, after releasing the letter on his website, he tweeted: ‘The Russian Ambassador kindly responded saying that their situation “is not properly represented in the world media”‘.
Sir Paul then tweeted: ‘It would be great if this misunderstanding could be resolved and the protesters can be home with their families in time for Christmas’ and finished by tweeting: ‘We live in hope. Paul McCartney.’
The letter said: ‘Vladimir, millions of people in dozens of countries would be hugely grateful if you were to intervene to bring about an end to this affair.
‘I understand of course that the Russian courts and the Russian Presidency are separate.
The private letter, written on October 14, added: ‘I am writing to assure you that the Greenpeace I know is most certainly not an anti-Russian organisation…And above all else they are peaceful. In my experience, non-violence is an essential part of who they are.’
Greenpeace said more than two million people have sent letters and emails calling for the Arctic 30 to be released.
President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin
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2013-09-03 / President Serzh Sargsyan met in Moscow with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
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President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Russian Federation on a working visit met today in Moscow with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. Before the negotiations with his counterpart, President Serzh Sargsyan in his opening remarks first expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin for the invitation and noted that that are many issues to be discussed. These issues can be talked over and decided upon for furthering the bilateral relation and, certainly, the integration processes. “Relations between Armenia and Russia are based on the centuries-long traditions of friendship and brotherhood of our two nations. I am confident that these relations will continue to develop in the spirit of mutual understanding, in line with the Agreement on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. I am certain that each generation of the Armenians and citizens of the Russian Federation should bring their contribution to the history of these relations. We cherish these relations and we will do our best to develop them. It’s an absolute priority of us. Nevertheless, there are, of course, issues which should be solved in a manner which will elevate our relations to a new, higher level, and that’s the purpose of my visit to Moscow,” President Serzh Sargsyan said. Welcoming his colleague to Moscow, the President of Russia V. Putin thanked President Sargsyan for accepting the invitation and for the visit. “This is your second visit in recent times. I am very glad that our relations are developing dynamically on almost every direction. Our parliaments, governments and business structures also maintain frequent contacts. Honestly, in this regard too, I hope the results are positive. The turnover in our economy has reached 23 percent. Russia remains Armenia’s number one trade partner, and that tendency continues,” the President of the Russian Federation said. |
The picture Vladimir Putin wants to ban: Police seize painting of Russian president in women’s underwear from St Petersburg gallery claiming it is ‘illegal’
Police have seized a painting of Russia’s president Vladamir Putin wearing women’s underwear from a gallery, saying the satirical display had broken the law.
The painting entitled ‘Travesty’ by Konstantin Altunin, shows President Putin wearing a tight-fitting slip and brushing the hair of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who is wearing knickers and a bra.
Police swooped on the Muzei Vlasti (Museum of Authorities) in St. Petersburg on the night of August 26 confiscating several art installations, including ‘Travesty’ which are to be checked for extremist propaganda.
A picture of the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill I, with his torso covered in tattoos, and two others poking fun at lawmakers who have backed legislation banning so-called gay propaganda, were also confiscated, gallery staff said.
The police service said it had taken paintings from the gallery – based in two rooms of a flat – late on Monday after receiving reports they were illegal.
It gave no further detail but Russia does have a law against insulting authorities – an offence that carries a maximum one-year prison term.
Gallery owner Alexander Donskoy said the officers had also shut down his establishment and gave him no explanation for the removal of paintings from the exhibition, titled ‘Leaders’.