In the first round of elections in France, turnout is less than 40% for 17 hours

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Participation in the first round of parliamentary elections in France at 17:00 local time (18:00 Moscow time) was 39.42%.

Polling stations opened for voting in the National Assembly of France this morning at 8:00 (9:00 Moscow time) ). Turnout at 12:00 local time was 18.43%. This is less than in 2017: at noon, 19.24% of French voters voted in the elections.

According to the French Ministry of the Interior, 39.42% of voters voted at 17:00 Paris time. elections in the French capital. This indicator is also slightly lower – by 1.3 percentage points – compared to previous elections five years ago.

Parliamentary elections are held in two rounds: 12 and 19 June. 577 members of the National Assembly will be elected for a five-year term. Almost 6,300 candidates are running for parliament in the lower house of parliament.

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Russian Foreign Ministry: The idea of ​​transferring nuclear weapons to Ukraine threatens the people of Poland

The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the proposal of former Polish Foreign Minister Rodoslav Sikorsky. Now a member of the European Parliament has asked Western countries to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Ministry official Maria Zakharova quoted Sikorsky's words in her Telegram channel. He believes that our country has violated the Budapest Memorandum. That is why, in his view, the West has the right to “provide Ukraine with nuclear warheads to protect its independence.” Polish politicians, controlled by the American transmission belt, have an extremist ideology, Zacharov responded. They are spreading hatred and inciting conflict and are now threatening the planet “by violating the nuclear non-proliferation regime,” wrote a Russian Foreign Ministry official.

Maria Zakharova emphasized that nuclear redistribution of the world. “

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Moskalková: The mothers of Ukrainian prisoners are being asked not to return them

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Mothers Ukrainian prisoners of war detained in the Russian Federation have begun to demand that they not return their sons to Ukraine. Relatives fear that young people will either be sent back to the front or repressed. “When I hosted a reception for Ukrainian citizens, prisoners of war in Sevastopol, most of them asked me to inform their families about their fate,” Tatyana Moskalkova, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation. ombudsman. “My staff and I fully complied,” she said. Now Moskalkova is receiving new challenges from Ukrainian mothers. They demand that they not return their sons because, according to the mothers, “they will either be sent back to the front or they will be subjected to repression.” Two prisoners received similar calls, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation added.

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Sunday Express: Kyiv wants to trade Medvedchuk for British sentenced in DLR

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British tabloid Sunday Express, referring to an unnamed source, writes that the Ukrainian authorities allegedly do not mind exchanging the arrested politician Viktor Medvedchuk for British citizens sentenced to death in the DLR.

to the death penalty on charges of violent takeover. This article of the DPR Penal Code provides for execution.

According to a source, SE allows Kyiv to exchange Medvedchuk for British subjects. According to a spokesman for the publication – the newspaper writes that it is a “source from Kiev” – the Ukrainian authorities “understand their obligation to the UK”.

In May fighters from the Mariupol plant “Azovstal”. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at the end of the month that the Russian Federation did not see the possibility of such an exchange. According to Peskov, Medveduk is a citizen of Ukraine and has nothing to do with Russia and military personnel.

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Putin presents a state decoration in the Kremlin

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President Vladimir Putin on Russia Day, On June 12, the Kremlin will host the insignia of the state awards and gold medals to the Hero of the Russian Federation.

Awarding of Heroes of the Russian Federation titles Yuri Barmakov, Deputy General Director of Sukhoi Alexander Pekarsh, Rossijskaya Gazeta columnist Irina Krasnopolska and Yakutsk Militia Vladimir Mikhailov. and human rights activities. In particular, Putin drew attention to the merits of Director N.N. Blokhin Ivan Stilidi.

Since 2020, the amount of state awards has doubled – up to 10 million rubles, in addition to financial rewards, laureates receive an honorary badge, diploma and tailcoat.

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In congratulations on Russia's Day, the Russian Foreign Ministry joked from the West

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Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Creative congratulations on Russia's Day published on Sunday were published on its Telegram channel.

The agency published a postcard indicating the result of any “expansion to the East”. The picture says: “We politely asked them not to expand to the east …”.

And it is followed by an empty square in this row.

“Happy Russia Day!” – the postcard was signed.

On June 12, 1990, the RSFSR adopted the Declaration on State sovereignty of Russia. In May 1991, this day was declared a day off and since 1992 it has become a holiday. It was officially named “Russia Day” in 2002, following the entry into force of the new Labor Code of the Russian Federation, which prescribed new holidays and days off in Article 112.

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Lukashenko congratulated Putin on Russia's Day

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Belarusian President Alexander Mr Lukashenko congratulated the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on Russia's Day and drew attention to the fighting spirit of the Russians.

“Citizenship patriotism and solidarity Russia, “Lukashenko said.” The leader of Belarus wished Vladimir Putin good health and well-being and noted that the Russians would certainly overcome all obstacles. difficulties on their way.

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China will fight for Taiwan until the end – the Chinese Minister of Defense

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China will fight to the end, “At least someone will try to separate Taiwan from him,” said Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe. “If anyone tries to separate Taiwan from China, we will fight to the end,” he said.

New US-Pacific strategy adopted is directed against a single country and is an attempt to create an exclusive small group to spread influence over the countries of that region.

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Zelensky is considering giving up claims on Crimea

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyj indicated the possibility of relinquishing claims to the Crimea. This is known from the words of the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Council, Richard Haas. more than once. This status existed from 2014 to February 24, 2022.

It was previously revealed that Italy, Germany and France opposed Zelenský's desire to return the territory of Crimea. The governments want a speedy peaceful settlement of the conflict, but see no purpose in bringing Crimea under Kiev's control.

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