Category: Russia
Paks-2 nuclear plant should be built as quickly as possible — Hungary’s foreign minister
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that Brussels has already understood that achieving energy security and Europe’s transition to green energy cannot take place without having nuclear power in the mix https://tass.com/economy/1602671
Read MoreState Duma bans vape sales, including nicotine-free, to minors
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The bill also extends all the existing restrictions for selling and advertising tobacco products on all nicotine-containing devices https://tass.com/society/1602673
Read MoreRussian foreign trade surplus down a third in January-March 2023 — statistics
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The positive balance of the financial account of the payment balance was formed by growth of foreign assets of the Russian economy and the decrease of liabilities to nonresidents with the approximately equal volume”, the regulator noted https://tass.com/economy/1602669
Read MoreRussian-Kazakh allied relations help maintain stability in Central Asia — Lavrov
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The two top diplomats agreed a plan of consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries https://tass.com/politics/1602667
Read MoreRussia ready to continue providing reliable gas supplies to Hungary — Deputy PM
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The parties discussed ways to ensure safe gas transit to Hungary via the TurkStream gas pipeline and the implementation of the Paks-2 NPP project https://tass.com/economy/1602665
Read MoreRussian Authorities Open Criminal Case Against RusNews Journalist
Moscow Times The criminal cases are believed to be linked to posts written by Roman Ivanov on his Telegram channel. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/russian-authorities-open-criminal-case-against-rusnews-journalist-a80792
Read MoreEgyptian diplomat refutes reports about Cairo’s plans to supply missiles to Russia
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Washington Post said on Monday, citing a US intelligence document dated February 17 that has recently been leaked onto the internet, that Egypt was allegedly plotting to manufacture up to 40,000 missiles for Russia https://tass.com/politics/1602663
Read MoreCrimea ready for Kiev’s counteroffensive, nothing catastrophic looms — region’s leader
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Crimean parliamentary speaker doubts if Kiev’s intentions to attack in this direction are realistic https://tass.com/defense/1602655
Read MoreIran, Russia sign memorandums on cooperation in aviation
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Bilateral memorandums and agreements between Iran and Russia to use the infrastructure for pilot training and aircraft repair and maintenance centers have been signed at the highest level,” Head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority Mohammad Mohammadi Bakhsh stressed https://tass.com/economy/1602651
Read MoreMoscow-Astana relations develop in spirit of strategic partnership — top diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the development and maintenance of a high level of bilateral interaction is primarily facilitated by close, trusting and traditionally friendly relations between the leaders of the two states https://tass.com/politics/1602645
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