Russia responded to the words of the American diplomat about Crimea
Russian politicians have criticized the words of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst, who has urged Kiev not to supply water to Crimea. About it writes RIA Novosti.
According to Duma Deputy Konstantin Bakharev, the statement of Herbst – “wordly cynicism”. In turn, Senator Sergei Tsekov said that Herbst’s human rights are limited to the interests of the citizens of the USA, EU and Ukraine, and “the rest can starve thirst and hunger”.
Russia’s GDP in April fell by 12%
In April, Russia’s GDP decreased by 12% yoy, while volume of paid services that were provided to the population, fell by 37.9%. This is stated in the report “the Picture of business activity for April 2020”, published on the website of the Ministry of economic development.
The Agency noted that the decline in economic activity in basic sectors and in the services sector due to the introduction in Russia from March 30 mode of working days to combat the spread of coronavirus as well as “maintaining the negative external economic environment and quarantine measures in the countries–trading partners”.
Died activist Sergei Mokhnatkin
Civil society activist Sergei Mokhnatkin died at the age of 66 years. This was reported in the Facebook journalist and writer Viktor Shenderovich.
“he Died Sergei Mokhnatkin. (…) Sadness and anger,” said Shenderovich.
Mohnatkin – winner of the international prize of the Moscow Helsinki group “For courage in protecting human rights,” he was opposition parties of the shares, repeatedly brought to criminal responsibility.
trump has threatened to send troops into a riot in Minneapolis
The US President Donald trump said on Twitter that he is ready to enter the National guard in Minneapolis, where there have been protests and riots after the murder in detention of black George Floyd.
I can’t stand back &watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership. Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right…..— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
“I can’t stand by and watch what is happening with the great American city of Minneapolis. Complete lack of leadership. Either a very weak mayor Jacob Frey will gather strength and take the city under control, or I’ll send in the National guard and make it all the way,” said the US President.
Russia has developed new rules for layoffs
The Ministry of labour has developed a draft government resolution, which should simplify the interaction of employers and workers during a pandemic. This is with reference to the project of the Ministry reports pprinadlezhashie Gregory Berezkin RBC.
The labour Ministry has proposed to introduce a ban on simple or dismissal on the initiative of the employer during a pandemic. The Department stated that during the period of involuntary suspension, termination should occur at the own request of the employee or by agreement of the parties.
This document allows employers to notify employees about change of conditions of the employment contract (translated on incomplete working day or incomplete week) for two months and two weeks, as well as temporarily (for up to three months) to transfer the employee to another job without his consent.
