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Live mic mishap: Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Zakharova unwittingly reveals censorship directives
The Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson received a phone call during a live briefing. Maria Zakharova failed to step away from the microphones, allowing journalists to hear the conversation.
Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, inadvertently showcased how she receives instructions for censorship "from above." This incident was captured during a live-stream of her briefing on the social media platform X.
During the press conference, the spokesperson …
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Ukrainian Forces launch counterattacks against advancing Russian troops in Kurakhove
Geolocated footage from November 19th and 20th shows Russian army pressing southwards from Solntsivka and eastwards from Berestkove. In Kurakhove, advancements were noted along Franco Street and around the railway bridge area, according the Institute for the Study of War.
Russian war channels report Russian forces capturing Novaya Ilinka, with the 5th Motor Brigade units advancing into Kurakhove. Russian war correspondents indicate that Russian forces carry out recon operations near high-rise …
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Russia strikes Ukraine with intercontinental ballistic missile
In a significant escalation, Russia has reportedly struck Ukraine with an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces targeted industrial facilities and critical infrastructure in Dnipro using an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Astrakhan region and an aeroballistic "Kinzhal" missile from airspace over the Tambov region.
Local authorities have confirmed explosions and damage in the regional capital. Russians …
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Russia expands construction at five solid-fuel rocket facilities
Russia is ramping up construction at five sites dedicated to the production of solid-fuel rocket engines, according to recent satellite images. These photos may signal Kremlin's plans to significantly boost its missile production, reports the news outlet Agentstvo.
Fabian Hinz, a researcher at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), examined the production sites through satellite imagery where the Soviet Union once manufactured solid-fuel rocket engines. These sites are …
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Renowned Russian ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov dies in suspected accidental fall
Renowned Russian ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov was found dead beneath the windows of his residence, with law enforcement and close acquaintances suggesting an "accidental death." According to The Moscow Times, the principal dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre fell to his death in St. Petersburg between the night of November 15 and 16.
The report states that a close friend discovered his body and alerted the police. She recounted that Shklyarov had asked her to come over that night, but he was …