Contents tagged with Russia
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Ukraine criticizes German diplomacy amidst Russia's devastating missile attack
In a stark response to a missile attack, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sybiha emphasized that peace in Ukraine comes through strength, not appeasement.
“Russia launched one of the largest air attacks: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure. This is war criminal Putin’s true response to all those who called and visited him …
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High-ranking Russian propagandist killed in Ukraine
A significant blow has been dealt to one of Russia's major war channels. A high-ranking Russian military figure and administrator of the Z-channel "ARCHANGEL OF SPECIAL FORCES Z" has been killed.
Russian military commander Egor, also known by the call sign "Shield," was reportedly killed, referred to in military parlance as becoming "Cargo 200." He was an administrator of the prominent Z-channel with over a million followers.
Russian war bloggers announced the loss on November 16, stating: " …
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Prominent Russian war bloggers challenge military leadership over 'fake' combat reports
In Russia, a significant controversy has erupted following accusations from popular war bloggers Yuri Podolyaka and Kirill Fedorov against Russian military leadership. These bloggers, who boast a following of over 3.5 million individuals, launched a scathing critique of the military's actions, alleging a distortion of the true state of combat in the Kursk region and sending "fake" reports to Moscow. Amid reports of severe losses for the Russian army, their statements have ignited a storm of …
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Russian economy on the brink: insider report highlights risks of Central Bank's interest rate hikes
Efforts by the Central Bank of Russia to rein in inflation through interest rate hikes are not only ineffective but also edge the Russian economy towards a precipice. Even analysts close to the Kremlin concede this inconvenient truth for Russia's leadership. According to a forecast by the economic center CMACP, which is close to Russian authorities, the Russian economy is headed for a shock, which is expected to bring about a production decline, corporate bankruptcies, and a surge in unpaid …
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Kremlin: Russia forgives $20 billion in African debt
Russia has forgiven a staggering $20 billion in debts owed by African countries, according to President Vladimir Putin's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. Bogdanov emphasized that these funds are being redirected into development projects under a refinancing program.
On November 10, Sudan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Hussein Al-Hajj, expressed high hopes for Russia's aid in reviving the country's agriculture sector. The sector has …
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Ukrainian drones strike fuel depots in Russia’s Tver and Penza regions
Russian authorities have confirmed an attack involving nearly 30 Ukrainian drones targeting two main locations — Tver and Penza. Residents of Penza reported damage to an oil depot on the eastern outskirts of the city.
On the night of November 13, Russia's Ministry of Defense and the governor of Penza region announced the probable downing of three Ukrainian drones, which had flown 700 km to reach the local oil depot.
Meanwhile, local residents posted online footage revealing a blackened fuel …
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High-ranking Russian naval commander allegedly behind missile attacks on Ukraine killed in Sevastopol
A car explosion in the occupied city of Sevastopol has left a high-ranking Russian military officer with fatal injuries, according to local media reports. As reported by The Moscow Times, an explosive device detonated, resulting in non-survivable injuries for Valery T., a captain of the first rank and chief of staff of the 41st brigade of missile ships and boats. The vehicle exploded and caught fire. Local "governor" Mikhail Razvozhayev announced that rescue workers arrived swiftly but were …
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Record number of North Korean nationals enter Russia for education amid military deployment allegations
During the third quarter of this year saw 3,765 North Korean nationals arrive in Russia with education as their stated purpose, reports the independent Russian online publication Mediazona, citing figures from the Russian Border Service. For comparison, in the entire pre-pandemic year of 2019, 3,200 North Korean citizens came to Russia for study.
Mediazona highlights that quotas for North Korean students remain low. In April, official data indicated that only about 130 students from North …
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Russian military correspondent exposes dire troops losses in Ukraine
Russian military propagandists have begun to openly acknowledge the substantial casualties faced by their forces in Ukraine, highlighting the alarming scale of losses among the assault infantry. Russian journalists suggest that commanders are deploying unprepared soldiers to the frontlines, where, as noted by Russian military correspondent Kashevarova, their expected survival time is merely days.
According to Kashevarova, these Russian soldiers are effectively being used as expendable …
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Renewed crackdowns in Chechnya after Rosgvardiya convoy attack
In the aftermath of a reported attack on a Rosgvardiya (the National Guard) convoy on October 24 in the village of Petropavlovskaya, Grozny region, Chechnya, law enforcement agencies have allegedly resumed systematic crackdowns, states Memorial Center.
Following the incident, Rosgvardiya, accompanied by Ministry of Internal Affairs officials, began door-to-door operations, checking residents' documents and searching for unregistered individuals in homes across nearby settlements. Men deemed …