Category: Russia
Chinese defense minister to visit Russia, meet with Shoigu — top brass
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that talks between Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and his Chinese colleague are planned during the visit https://tass.com/defense/1604345
Read MoreRussia’s COVID-19 case tally grows by 8,082 with 35 new fatalities — crisis center
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Moscow’s COVID-19 cases surged by 1,193 over the past day, versus 1,171 a day earlier, reaching 3,493,701 https://tass.com/world/1604335
Read MoreEruption of Bezymianny volcano on Kamchatka Peninsula enters second week — scientists
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Shiveluch volcano, also on Kamchatka, which has been erupting for four days now, is obscured by clouds, thus precluding visual observation https://tass.com/society/1604333
Read MoreRussian Soldier Jailed for 10 Years for Shooting Comrade While Drunk
Moscow Times Alexei Usenko was accused of fatally wounding a Russian National Guardsman last year in a traffic stop. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/14/russian-soldier-jailed-for-10-years-for-shooting-comrade-while-drunk-a80825
Read MoreRussia’s defense chief orders Pacific Fleet’s sweeping drills
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As Sergey Shoigu pointed out, the Pacific Fleet will operate “both in the close-in and distant maritime areas” https://tass.com/defense/1604307
Read MorePress review: Afghan neighbors to bill US for damages and Lula in China boosts BRICS bloc
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 14th https://tass.com/pressreview/1604143
Read MoreRussian forces destroy three Ukrainian subversive groups in Kupyansk area
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Sergey Zybinsky, crews of TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower systems inflicted damage on the enemy near the localities of Novosyolovskoye, Artyomovka and Stelmakhovka by thermobaric shells https://tass.com/politics/1604283
Read MoreUS seeking to drag everyone into Ukrainian conflict, but Hungary not buying — Orban
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “And if a world war breaks out, it will be a nuclear war,” Viktor Orban noted https://tass.com/world/1604279
Read MoreUkraine to cease to exist once Western money spigot dries up, says Medvedev
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, Viktor Orban’s message was that the armed conflict in Ukraine would end just as soon as the United States and the European Union discontinued their massive financial largesse in support of Kiev https://tass.com/politics/1604273
Read MoreRussian Oil Exports Hit Near 3-Year High in March Despite Revenue Drop
Moscow Times Russian oil exports jumped to their highest level in almost three years in March, according to the International Energy Agency. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/14/russian-oil-exports-hit-near-3-year-high-in-march-despite-revenue-drop-a80828
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