Category: Russia
Chinese defense chief visits Russian General Staff Military Academy — top brass
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian General Staff Military Academy is one of the oldest military educational establishments that provides instruction for generals, admirals and senior officers of the Russian Armed Forces and foreign armies https://tass.com/defense/1605273
Read MoreChance to create Europe-based power center encompassing Russia lost for decades — diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that the British have always feared a rapprochement among Russia, France and Germany https://tass.com/politics/1605263
Read MorePress review: Moscow runs spot check on Pacific Fleet and New START return prospects dim
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 17th https://tass.com/pressreview/1605167
Read MoreRTS Index above 1,000 points first since April 4
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. By 12:35 p.m., the RTS Index narrowed gains to 1.57% trading at 998.38 points, while the MOEX was up by 0.86% at 2,576.74 points https://tass.com/economy/1605261
Read MoreKiev amassing troops near Kupyansk for attack on Lugansk Republic, says expert
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Colonel Vitaly Kiselyov, Ukrainian troops most likely intend to encircle Russian forces in forest belts to develop their offensive from Kupyansk https://tass.com/politics/1605259
Read MoreChina’s military escorts US navy destroyer through Taiwan Strait — PLA command
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The combat zone troops maintain a high degree of combat readiness at all times and are determined to protect state sovereignty and security as well as peace and stability in the region,” spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the PLA Senior Colonel…
Read MoreKiev destroying everything that connects Russia, Ukraine — senior Russian diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Mikhail Galuzin, at Kiev’s initiative, “history textbooks have been rewritten, with works of literature and music being banned, and monuments and cultural objects being destroyed” https://tass.com/world/1605249
Read MoreX5 Group acquires company operating Pokupochka, PokupALKO, Ga-ga chains
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The deal encompasses 295 stores with a total selling space of 124,200 square meters, mostly in the Volgograd Region https://tass.com/economy/1605229
Read More‘Freedom Сannot Be Shut Down’: Defiance as Russia’s Sakharov Center Holds Last Public Event
Moscow Times The veteran human rights group has been evicted by the local authorities from its iconic headquarters in downtown Moscow. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/17/freedom-annot-be-shut-down-defiance-as-russias-sakharov-center-holds-last-public-event-a80854
Read MorePutin prioritizes Navy’s development along with Ukraine special operation
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As the Russian leader pointed out, some components of the Navy “can undoubtedly be used in conflicts in any directions” https://tass.com/defense/1605245
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