Category: Russia
US slaps sanctions on Russian Deputy PM — Treasury
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The sanctions list also includes nationals from Hungary and Cyprus, as well as citizens of Austria, Uzbekistan and Switzerland https://tass.com/politics/1603359
Read MoreRussia goes into history books for ‘unique’ feature film in space — Putin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Challenge is the first feature film to be shot in space on the International Space Station https://tass.com/society/1603353
Read MorePutin sees future orbital station as Russia’s sovereign outpost in space
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The President said that “one of the functions and goals” of the Russian orbital station will be to prepare for the implementation of Russia’s plans regarding the Moon https://tass.com/science/1603357
Read MoreUS assembled about 20,000 troops near Russian border — journalist Seymour Hersh
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In his article Hersh suggested that US President Joe Biden could utilize these troops in the conflict in Ukraine https://tass.com/world/1603355
Read MorePutin urges quick restart of domestic lunar missions
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As the head of state pledged, “Russia will necessarily be exploring outer space and we will necessarily work in this direction” https://tass.com/science/1603347
Read MorePutin sets task to boost production of domestic satellites for various purposes
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The President noted that “the creation of powerful satellite constellations is designed to ensure high quality navigation and communications, including satellite data transmission” https://tass.com/politics/1603343
Read MoreFresh U.S. Sanctions Target Network of Oligarch Alisher Usmanov
Moscow Times The U.S. on Wednesday sanctioned a further 29 companies and 25 individuals over the invasion of Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/fresh-us-sanctions-target-network-of-oligarch-alisher-usmanov-a80809
Read MoreRoscosmos’ projects to take space exploration ‘beyond the horizons of any fantasy’ — CEO
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On April 12, “The Challenge” – the first movie filmed aboard the International Space Station – premieres at the State Kremlin Palace https://tass.com/science/1603337
Read MoreGame 3 of Nepomniachtchi-Ding for World Chess Crown ends in draw
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nepomniachtchi currently leads 2-1 after three games https://tass.com/sport/1603335
Read MoreBelarus’ first woman cosmonaut to come to Russia for training in late summer
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The flight is scheduled for the spring of 2024 https://tass.com/science/1603333
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