Contents tagged with Russia
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Russia protests new NATO naval command center in Rostock, Germany, citing 1990 agreement breach
Russia claims that the inauguration of a new naval command center in the city of Rostock represents an expansion of NATO infrastructure in the former East Germany, potentially breaching an agreement made during the German reunification in 1990.
On Monday, October 21, a new tactical naval headquarters opened in Rostock. This center is tasked with carrying out several NATO operations, prompting an official protest from Russia. On October 22, Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Germany's …
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Russia on the brink: aging utility infrastructure threatens nationwide crisis
A catastrophe could strike at any moment: Russia's utility networks require immediate replacement of nearly 50% of their infrastructure, officials warn. Irек Faizullin, Russia's Minister of Construction and Housing, announced during a parliamentary session that 40% of the country's utility systems are due for replacement, which could lead to a crisis.
He highlighted that one million kilometers of networks, 74,000 boiler houses, and 73,000 water and sewage systems need renewal due to …
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Russian nationals feared dead as plane shot down in Sudan's Darfur region
The Russian Embassy in Sudan has announced that a planes was downed in the Darfur Region, which reportedly had Russians on board. According to statements circulated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) via their social media platforms, a cargo aircraft was shot down in western Sudan. The insurgent group claims that Russian nationals were among the crew members.
The embassy is actively liaising with Sudanese authorities as it strives to ascertain the facts surrounding this incident. Complicating …
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NATO: Russia faces unprecedented daily casualties in Ukraine war
In September, Russia's military endured average daily losses of 1,271 personnel, killed and wounded, on the battlefield in Ukraine, marking the highest figure since the onset of the full-scale invasion. Back in May, NATO cited a figure of 1,000 casualties per day. The official forecast signals that these significant losses on the Russian side could persist into the end of 2024. The increase in Russian casualties is tied to intensified fighting not only in the Kharkiv region but also in the …
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Russia seeks global assistance amid aircraft shortages and sanctions
Due to a considerable shortage of operational aircraft, Russia is turning to "friendly" countries for assistance. On October 16, Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit revealed that Moscow is actively negotiating with Kazakhstan to aid in organizing domestic flights. Currently, only Russian airlines are permitted to conduct flights between Russian cities, according to The Moscow Times. Starovoit openly admits that Russia lacks enough functional planes to ensure uninterrupted passenger …
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Authorities in Moldova brace for potential mass protests amid alleged Russian-backed destabilization efforts
Moldovan authorities are on high alert as they prepare for possible mass protests within the country, according to a briefing by Viorel Cernăuțeanu, head of the General Police Inspectorate.
Cernăuțeanu revealed that a group of 20 individuals had received specialized training in Russia, traveling there regularly since July. In total, over 300 people have undergone training. Four members of this group were detained at the border and are under arrest for 30 days. The training reportedly involved …
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Russian soldiers abandon positions, citing drunken commander's chaotic orders as the last straw
In a dramatic twist on the battlefield, Russian soldiers have reportedly deserted their positions, citing the chaotic orders from their intoxicated commander. The troops, however, assert that they're neither cowards nor deserters; they simply refuse to fight under such leadership. Their current whereabouts remain unknown.
The Russian servicemen allegedly abandoned their posts after a drunken order was issued by their commander to occupy a new position, an endeavor that entailed a treacherous …
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Russia protests Japan-U.S. military drills near Hokkaido, citing concerns over border proximity
Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed a "strong protest" to Japan on Friday, October 11, over Tokyo's plans to conduct large-scale military exercises with the United States later this month. The drills, specifically in regions near the island of Hokkaido, are described as being "in close proximity to Russian borders," according to the ministry.
The Russian ministry deemed these joint exercises "categorically unacceptable" and warned the Japanese embassy in Moscow about "inevitable adequate …
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Russia tightens exit regulations for foreign businesses, imposing heavier financial penalties
In a move potentially complicating the departure of foreign businesses, the Russian Finance Ministry has enforced stricter conditions under Kremlin directives. As reported by the Russian newspaper Kommersant, the minimum discount rate on the sale of foreign assets in Russia is set to increase from 50% to 60%. Additionally, the mandatory gratuitous contribution to the Russian budget will now rise from the current 15% to 35% of the asset's market value. The Finance Ministry has distributed these …
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Russian scientist proposes nuclear submarine for gas transport amid LNG sanctions
Mikhail Kovalchuk, a close associate of Vladimir Putin and the Director of the Kurchatov Institute, is once again making headlines with a bold new proposal. Kovalchuk, a known confidant of the Russian president, has suggested the development of a nuclear submarine designed to transport natural gas from Russia, reports the Russian news agency RBC, publishing a video presentation of the project.
According to the engineers at the Kurchatov Institute, the plan envisions a nuclear submarine …