State Duma News

Elena Panina: investigation of the origins of coronavirus should be objective

Commenting on the initiative of the US Senate Committee, a member of the Committee on International Affairs noted that the investigation should be carried out under the auspices of the UN. It is necessary to create a proper international commission with the participation of scientists, specialists, and representatives of investigative structures, she believes

Specialized Commission revealed new facts of attempts of foreign influence on the Russian anti-drug policy

The inducement of citizens to consume prohibited substances was also revealed. This was announced by the Chairman of the Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia's Internal Affairs

Chairman of the International Committee responded to Donald Trump's decision to suspend U.S. funding for the WHO

Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutskiy called the decision of the US President “absolutely harmful in terms of the global fight against coronavirus”

Chairman of the International Committee commented on the demolition of the monument to Marshal Konev in Prague

Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutskiy called the demolition of the monument a real act of vandalism and mockery in violation of all international obligations of the Czech Republic

Elena Panina: in the context of the global crisis, initiators suffer from their own sanctions

During a pandemic, any sanctions look like an anachronism. This was noted by a member of the Committee on International Affairs Elena Panina commenting on a statement by European Commission representative Peter Stano, who stated that “the EU leadership sees no reason to lift sanctions against the Russian Federation since they do not undermine Russia's ability to fight the coronavirus”

Leonid Slutskiy urged to abandon the sanctions policy in the light of the coronavirus epidemic

The Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs plans to send his appeal, inter alia, within the framework of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union

Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference is reviewing the publications of foreign media about the fight against coronavirus in Russia

"Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia's Internal Affairs receives information about the incorrect coverage of our country's actions to combat coronavirus infection by some Western media," said Chairman of the Commission Vasilii Piskarev

Specialized committee commented on the refusal to support Russia's proposal to lift sanctions for the fight against coronavirus

The coronavirus and the economic crisis provoked by it have become a global threat, which can be overcome only by joining efforts, believes Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutskiy

Leonid Slutskiy commented on the negotiations between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

The Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs believes that contacts between the presidents of Russia and the United States during the global crisis caused by the pandemic are an important factor. So, the outcome of the negotiations was a decision on cooperation to combat coronavirus within the framework of the G20

Leonid Slutskiy called US charges against Nicolás Maduro nonsense

The Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs considers US Department of Justice’s allegations of the drug trafficking against the legitimate President of Venezuela and other officials another attempt to intervene in the affairs of a sovereign state, but now with the help of “famous extraterritorial justice”

Svetlana Zhurova: postponement of the Olympics 2020 is a decision in the interests of athletes

First Deputy Chairwoman of the Committee on International Affairs Svetlana Zhurova supported the IOC decision, which postponed the Olympics 2020, but no later than summer 2021

Leonid Slutskiy: postponement of the Olympic Games is a responsible decision

“The lives and health of athletes and fans should not be put under the risk,” said the Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs

Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia's Internal Affairs commented on Human Rights Watch's statement about the fight against epidemic

Earlier, the Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov urged the head of the American human rights organization “Human Rights Watch” Kenneth Roth not to misinform people about the fight against coronavirus in Russia

Sergei Zhelezniak: “The US State Department needs a cure for Russophobia”

Commenting on the State Department’s statement, a member of the Committee on International Affairs, called Russia's accusations of the death of the Turkish military in Syria groundless. He also believes that Washington is annoyed by the high ability of Moscow and Ankara to reach agreement

Aleksei Chepa called US anti-Russian sanctions an element of information war

The Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs noted that Washington is preparing for a new presidential election. Local politicians will begin to use Russophobic sentiments again. As a result, Congress will announce new sanctions against Russia, because the American president Donald Trump allegedly could not do this. “In the USA there is an “internal interest” in casting Russia’s image as an enemy,” said Aleksei Chepa