Tag: russia
Russia denied access to $300 bln of its reserves, West trying to make China join sanctions – Siluanov
Source: Russia denied access to $300 bln of its reserves, West trying…
Russia’s finance minister has admitted the country can’t use nearly half its $640 billion foreign currency war chest because of Western sanctions
Russia wants to use its foreign currency reserves as a cushion against…
Russian gas in Germany: A complicated 50-year relationship | Business | Economy and finance news from a German perspective | DW | 09.03.2022
For 50 years, Russian gas has powered German homes and businesses. From…
Satellite images show flooding north of Kyiv in possible sign of ‘hydraulic warfare’
Source: Satellite images show flooding north of Kyiv in possible sign of…
The letter Z is becoming a symbol of Russia’s war in Ukraine. But what does it mean?
It has become a symbol of the Russian invasion, painted on military…
Russia threatens to abandon American astronaut in space as sanctions threaten peace aboard ISS
The escalating situation could put astronaut Mark Vande Hei’s ride home from…
Russia will nationalize assets of foreign firms that leave | Inquirer News
Russia’s ruling party will nationalize the assets of foreign firms that leave…
Ukraine war: Chernobyl workers’ 12-day ordeal under Russian guard
The nuclear power plant was seized on day one of Russia’s invasion,…
I’ve studied all the possible trajectories of this war. None are good | Christopher S Chivvis
There are two likely paths: continued escalation, potentially across the nuclear threshold,…
Heavy Canadian oil surpasses $100 for first time since 2008 | Financial Post
WCS surges as U.S. ponders a ban on imports of Russian oil…
American basketball star Brittney Griner detained in Russia on drug charges, faces up to 10 years in prison
WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner has been detained…
The Russian Invasion Touches Outer Space
The long-held idea that earthly conflict can’t tarnish something as lofty as…
Ukrainian soldiers who profanely told off Russian warship may be alive, officials say
Last week, a Russian warship approached Snake Island and asked the Ukrainian…
‘Yes, He Would’: Fiona Hill on Putin and Nukes
Putin is trying to take down the entire world order, the veteran…
Ukraine invasion: Misleading claims continue to go viral
False and misleading content continues to engage millions. Source: Ukraine invasion: Misleading…
‘Ghost Of Kyiv’ Fighter Pilot Blowing Up Russian Aircraft In Trending Clip Actually From Video Game
Fake footage from Digital Combat Simulator fueled rumors of Ukrainian super pilot…
States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here’s why that won’t work – CNN
Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash against the…
NATO expansion threat to Russia
That big orange stripe down the center of Europe leaves little buffer…
US believes Russia plans nuclear exercise to warn west over Ukraine | Financial Times
Military officials have briefed lawmakers that Putin intends to stage the drill…
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingping form alliance to defeat sanctions over Ukraine | World | The Times
President Putin and President Xi will sign a series of deals in…
U.S. weighs sending 5,000 troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Biden is considering sending up to 5,000 troops to Eastern European countries,…
NATO-Russia talks at impasse amid ‘real risk’ of Ukraine war
NATO warns Russia it will not compromise on the alliance’s principles, but…
Kazakh president: Forces can shoot to kill to quell unrest | AP News
MOSCOW (AP) — Kazakhstan’s president authorized security forces on Friday to shoot…
Russia conducts successful salvo launch of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles
Source: Russia conducts successful salvo launch of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles
Russia Formally Withdraws from Open Skies Treaty
The treaty allows the 33 party nations to conduct aerial reconnaissance over…
Kremlin Crony Threatens to Unleash Axe Killers on U.S. Congressman
Russian politician Aleksei Zhuravlyov has doubled down on his threats against U.S….
Russia demands Ukraine, ex-Soviet nations be barred from NATO
Moscow sets out tough terms in draft security documents submitted to the…
US intelligence finds Russia planning Ukraine offensive | AP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pledged Friday to make it “very,…
Ukraine Confirms Firing US-Made ‘Javelin’ Missiles At Russia-Backed Troops
Ukrainian Brigadier General Kyrylo Budanov said the Javelin systems have a “significant…
U.S. Bomber Flights Prompt Russia, China to Announce Military Cooperation
The Russian Defense Ministry said that the nations “expressed a shared interest…
Russia preparing to attack Ukraine by late January: Ukraine defense intelligence agency chief
Russia is building toward the ability to carry out an attack on…
Top US general: China missile test ‘very close’ to Sputnik moment
Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley says…
Russians to stay off work for a week as virus deaths rise
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered most Russians to…
China, Russia navy ships jointly sail through Japan strait
A group of 10 naval vessels from China and Russia sailed through…
Russia to Test COVID-19 Vaccine in Form of Nasal Spray | Top News | US News
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual…
Vladimir Putin Is Reportedly Richer Than Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos Combined
Putin’s staggering wealth might have a lot to do with the Trump-Russia…
Kidnapping, assassination and a London shoot-out: Inside the CIA’s secret war plans against WikiLeaks
In 2017, as Julian Assange began his fifth year holed up in…
WHO suspends Sputnik V approval process over ‘manufacturing’ concerns
A regional WHO official said one manufacturing plant for the vaccine had…
Putin Says Dozens in Kremlin Inner Circle Have Covid
The Russian leader started self-isolating on Tuesday after being identified as a…
Russia reveals a formidable nuclear-powered space tug
TEM space tug | Story by Anatoly Zak | Editor: Alain Chabot…
Space station situation with Russian module misfire more serious than stated: report
The space station spun far more than the reported 45 degrees, according…
Kremlin papers appear to show Putin’s plot to put Trump in White House
Exclusive: Documents suggest Russia launched secret multi-agency effort to interfere in US…
Massive Ransomware Attack May Impact Thousands of Victims
(Bloomberg) — Just weeks after President Joe Biden implored Vladimir Putin to…
The SolarWinds Hack Is Just the Beginning
The United States must learn to live with cyber-espionage. Source: The SolarWinds…
US officials believe Russia may be behind the suspected directed-energy attacks that are getting government employees sick around the world, report says
The US investigation into personnel falling ill around the world is focusing…
‘Second Steele dossier’ on Donald Trump’s sexual exploits produced for FBI
The dossier is believed to be raw intelligence that makes claims of…
Pentagon blames Russia for mystery illness affecting US troops
The Pentagon has investigated the incidents, and has privately told lawmakers it…
‘You Can’t Trust Anyone’: Russia’s Hidden Covid Toll Is an Open Secret
The country’s official coronavirus death toll is 102,649. But at least 300,000…
Russia, China Team Up to Peddle Insane U.S. COVID Lab Theory
Russian and Chinese officials are spreading conspiracy theories about alleged bio-labs “under…
