Category: Russia
US doubts Ukraine counteroffensive to yield any big results — paper
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The document indicates that Kiev’s strategy consists in retaking contested areas in the east and pushing south in a bid to cut off Russia’s land bridge to Crimea https://tass.com/world/1602411
Read MoreUS records 146 mass shooting incidents since beginning of year — non-profit group
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Monday, four people were killed in a shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, after a 23-year-old employee, Connor Sturgeon, opened fire https://tass.com/society/1602409
Read More5 Things the Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal About Russia’s Army
Moscow Times The documents have provided a rare glimpse into the U.S. Defense Department’s intelligence on Russia’s offensive on Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/5-things-the-leaked-pentagon-documents-reveal-about-russias-army-a80773
Read MoreTaiwan reports 91 Chinese aircraft, 12 ships in its air defense zone
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “At present, there are still eight [PLAN] vessels in the waters around Taiwan. We will keep a close eye on their movement,” according to a statement https://tass.com/defense/1602405
Read MoreRussian stock indices in positive territory as trading on Moscow Exchange opens
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The dollar-to-ruble rate rose by 0.34% to 81.89 rubles during the currency trading of the Moscow Exchange https://tass.com/economy/1602403
Read MoreChinese authorities adopt action plan for vaccinating population against COVID-19
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Uninfected adults over 18 can receive their first booster shots three months after the full vaccination,” the relevant document pointed out https://tass.com/world/1602397
Read MoreRussia currently not planning another mobilization wave — senior lawmaker
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Monday, Andrey Kartapolov said that the lower house of Russia’s parliament would discuss an amendment regarding the issuing of electronic military summonses at a plenary session on April 11 https://tass.com/politics/1602395
Read MoreRussian forces destroy Ukrainian Grad rocket launcher in Kherson area
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that on April 10, Russian forces wiped out a Ukrainian 120mm mortar and its team near Nikolayevka, killing four Ukrainian soldiers https://tass.com/politics/1602393
Read MoreUS intelligence leak deals severe blow to Ukraine’s military efforts — newspaper
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to former US envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker, the leak gives the world a “snapshot” of US assessments and judgements on the situation in Ukraine https://tass.com/world/1602391
Read MoreRussian troops make headway in Maryinka, Gorlovka areas, says DPR head
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The acting DPR head earlier said that Russian forces had advanced in Artyomovsk (called Bakhmut in Ukraine) and were now in control of three fourths of the city https://tass.com/politics/1602387
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