Contents tagged with Russia
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Former Moldovan Chief of Staff Igor Gorgan accused of providing intelligence to Russia
Igor Gorgan, the former Chief of Staff of Moldova, reportedly transmitted secret information to Russian military intelligence on a regular basis. This included details about the political situation in Moldova and information on visits from Ukrainian Ministry of Defense officials who were procuring military equipment and ammunition for their armed forces. The allegations were reported by The Insider, an online publication that collaborated with the Moldovan outlet "Little Country" to gain access …
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Declining Prestige: Putin’s St. Petersburg Economic Forum draws attendees from poorest nations
The prestigious stature of Putin's beloved St. Petersburg Economic Forum has plummeted to the level of the poorest African countries.
Today, Russia opens the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which Putin has long touted as a foremost platform for engagement with foreign investors. However, this year, the forum’s prestige has dropped even further, with leaders from some of the world's poorest African countries set to attend, reports from the news outlet Agentstvo.
Since the Russian …
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Putin wears body armor at public appearances amid rising security concerns
During the parade on Red Square on 9 May this year, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was reportedly wearing a concealed bulletproof vest. According to The Moscow Times, Putin has been wearing body armour under his clothing during outdoor public events since last year.
An official, who has seen Putin multiple times at public events, said Putin started wearing the body armour in 2023 following recommendations from the Federal Protective Service and the Presidential Security Service.
"On 9 May …
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Kremlin warns US of severe consequences over American weapon use against targets in Russia
The Russian Foreign Ministry has urged the United States to avoid making "miscalculations that could have fatal consequences" following the decision to allow Ukraine to use American weaponry on Russian territory.
"I would like to caution American figures against miscalculations that could have fatal consequences. For unclear reasons, they underestimate the seriousness of the response they might receive," said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, as reported by Interfax.
The Deputy Foreign …
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Fire at Belgorod ammunition depot injures seven Russian soldiers
An ammunition depot in Russia's Belgorod region has caught fire, resulting in several injuries. The depot, located near the hamlet of Gremuchii, is approximately 39 kilometers north of Belgorod and over 63 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
According to independent Russian Telegram channel Astra, the explosion occurred on June 2nd and led to a subsequent fire at the ammunition depot. Seven Russian soldiers sustained injuries of varying severity and have been hospitalized.
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Ukraine urges global unity at Switzerland peace summit to counter Russia's aggression
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, has made a poignant statement ahead of the [Peace Summit in Switzerland. Kyiv, he asserts, is banking on a united and firm opposition from a majority of participating nations that would pressure the aggressor to withdraw and align itself with truth and legality. According to Lytvynenko, future talks with Moscow are not off the table, reports CNN Türk.
In discussing the Ukraine crisis, the Secretary …
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Fire erupts at Lukoil's oil Refinery in Komi Republic of Russia: two dead, drone attack ruled out
A fire broke out at the Lukoil-Ukhta Refinery, in the Komi Republic of Russia, as reported by the Komi Republic administration, various Russian-language media outlets, and Telegram channels on Sunday, June 2.
The Telegram channel Astra reports, citing local media that the fire was preceded by the sound of an explosion. Meanwhile, the Telegram channel Baza reports that two people died as a result of the incident, and one more person was hospitalised. Preliminary reports suggest that the men …
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US permits Ukraine to use HIMARS missiles for strikes on Russian territory
The United States has authorized the deployment of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers to carry out strikes on Russian territory. These systems will help combat the Russian forces concentrated near the border, a spokesman for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine awaits the "green light" from the US to employ long-range weapons deep within Russian territory. For now, they have secured permission to use a limited arsenal to protect border areas suffering from Russian shelling and …
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Western home appliances meant for Ukraine end up in Russian market despite sanctions
Some Western companies, defying sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its aggression in Ukraine, continue to sell their products in the Russian market. According to Kommersant, home appliances from manufacturers such as Bosch, Delonghi, and Philips, originally intended for the Ukrainian market, have been found on sale in Russia. These products, featuring stickers, documentation, and instructions in Ukrainian, are available on online marketplaces like Ozon, Wildberries, and Yandex Market, …
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Poland imposes movement restrictions on Russian diplomats amidst hybrid war concerns
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has announced that staff at Russian diplomatic missions will be restricted from freely moving around Poland. The announcement was made in Brussels during a meeting of EU foreign ministers, Tygodnik Solidarność reports.
According to Sikorski, Russian embassy staff in Warsaw will need permission to leave the Mazowieckie province, where the Polish capital is located. Similarly, staff at Russian consulates in other cities will be restricted to their …