Category: Russia
Putin 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
Read MoreRussia records 5,789 daily COVID cases, 36 deaths — crisis center
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As many as 401 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Russia over the past day, down 12.1% from a day earlier https://tass.com/world/1605243
Read MoreKremlin Critic Kara-Murza Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Moscow Times Kara-Murza, 41, was found guilty of treason, “false information about the Russian army,” and affiliation with an “undesirable organization.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/17/kremlin-critic-kara-murza-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-a80856
Read MoreSlovakia’s top brass says it transferred 13 MiG fighters to Ukraine — newspaper
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The transfer took place on the ground under maximum security conditions,” Slovakian Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad was quoted as saying https://tass.com/world/1605241
Read MoreJapan protests Russia’s exercise near Kuril Islands
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We protested because the strengthening of Russia’s military presence in the northern territories contradicts our country’s position,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said https://tass.com/world/1605235
Read MoreFugitive Russian Mayor Turns Up in Ukraine Combat Zone – Kommersant
Moscow Times The Russian authorities accuse Rustyam Abushayev of making fraudulent land deals and conducting business illegally. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/17/fugitive-russian-mayor-turns-up-in-ukraine-combat-zone-kommersant-a80852
Read MoreRussia stands alone against NATO-Ukrainian military-industrial conglomerate — diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin noted that Ukraine is currently “a stumbling block in relations between Russia and the West” https://tass.com/politics/1605233
Read MorePutin highly commends Pacific Fleet’s sweeping drills
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The first stage of the sudden inspection has passed at a very high level,” the Russian President noted https://tass.com/defense/1605231
Read MorePacific Fleet’s massive drills practice preparedness for employing strategic subs — Shoigu
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Pacific Fleet’s forces “have practiced the issues of the combat sustainability of strategic missile-carrying submarines and their preparedness for employing their weapons, Sergey Shoigu reported https://tass.com/defense/1605225
Read MoreOver 160 Russian naval ships involved in Pacific Fleet’s massive drills — defense chief
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The troops are exercising to conduct qualification firings and tactical drills and practice multi-service force interoperability,” Sergey Shoigu reported https://tass.com/defense/1605221
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