Peskov: newly elected Putin is different from the previous one

Vladimir Putin, as the new president of Russia, has a clear vision of the country's future development and is different from Putin that the voters have been accustomed to see, said Dmitry Peskov, the Press Secretary of the Russian President, on Sunday, March 25, 2018.

"The new Putin is a combination of whom we know and around whom we unite. He understands what we need in the future. His vision is much broader than of an average voter, and therefore he has an overwhelming support. People know …


For the first time Turkey tests its own ballistic missiles

Turkey conducted tests of ballistic missiles made within its own borders, and which were previously presented at an exhibition in Istanbul, reports Anadolu Agency.

Tests that took place at a military training ground in Sinop, in the north of the country, were called successful. “Experts evaluated the capabilities of the missile engine after disabling the guidance system,” the agency said.

In the course of the tests, two types of missiles were launched: small and medium-range Gökdogan missiles …


Putin approves development of new version of Sukhoi Superjet

President Vladimir Putin approved a proposal to allocate 85 billion rubles ($1.50 billion USD) to create a new version of the Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ100), reports Kommersant, referring to sources in both the aviation industry and the government and presidential administration.

According to sources, Putin approved letter MD-12748/18, sent on March 1 by the head of the Ministry of Industry and Industry and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Aircraft Corporation Denis Manturov.

The …


37 perish in shopping mall fire in Russian city of Kemerovo

Thirty-seven people died in a fire in the Zemnyaya Vishnya (Winter Cherry) shopping mall in Kemerovo in Russia. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing a source in the operational headquarters at the emergency site.

The fire started in a children’s trampoline area. According to preliminary reports, one of the children set fire to foam rubber with a cigarette lighter.


Poltorak : Ukraine to build military bases according to NATO standards

Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak announced the construction of four military base complexes in different regions of Ukraine: Shirokiy Lan, Cherkaske, Starychi and Dachnoe-2. Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Gutsulyak said on Saturday, March 24 that this was discussed during Poltorak’s meeting with people's deputies on the day before.

Poltorak said that the construction of improved barracks on the territory of the military bases is planned and underway, including barracks for female …