Tag: Russia
Cause still unclear: 15 dead in explosion in the production hall for explosives in Russia
At least 15 people were killed in an explosion in a production hall for industrial explosives in Russia. An employee was taken to hospital after the accident on Friday, the…
Russia again resorts to regional lockdowns
Agents of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry wearing protective gear disinfect Belorussky station in Moscow on October 20, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP It floats like…
In Russia, fifteen dead in the fire of an explosives factory
Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at an explosives factory in the Ryazan region of Russia on October 22, 2021. RUSSIA’S EMERGENCIES MINISTRY / VIA REUTERS A fire in an…
Nuclear weapons also play a role: NATO seals plan to deter Russia
Thursday October 21, 2021 Nuclear weapons also play a role NATO seals plan to deter Russia The western military alliance NATO agrees on a new plan to put Russia in…
Corona measures in Russia: Shops in Moscow have to close for a week
In view of the dramatic Corona situation in Moscow, Mayor Sergej Sobyanin ordered the closure of all businesses and organizations not required for basic services from October 28 to November…
Afghanistan conference in Moscow: Taliban ask for money for reconstruction
Thursday October 21, 2021 Afghanistan conference in Moscow Taliban ask for money for reconstruction Much of Afghanistan’s money reserves are frozen and the country is heading for an economic and…
Afghanistan Conference in Moscow: Taliban: “Isolation in Nobody’s Interest”
Thursday October 21, 2021 Afghanistan conference in Moscow Taliban: “Isolation in nobody’s interest” Most of Afghanistan’s cash reserves are still frozen, while the country is heading for an economic and…
DGAP expert on gas price dispute: “Russia sees us as opponents”
The gas price has kept Europe in suspense for weeks, and winter could be expensive for local consumers and companies. Russia expert Stefan Meister from the German Society for Foreign…
“Courage for human rights”: Navalny awarded the Sakharov Prize
Wednesday 20th October 2021 “Courage for Human Rights” Navalny awarded the Sakharov Prize In the summer of last year he survived a nerve poison attack and is currently imprisoned: the…
Afghanistan conference in Moscow: Russia praises Taliban’s efforts
Wednesday 20th October 2021 Afghanistan conference in Moscow Russia praises the Taliban’s efforts After the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, Russia wants to expand its influence in the region.…
“Martyrs and Heroes”: Taliban pay tribute to suicide bombers
Wednesday 20th October 2021 “Martyrs and Heroes” Taliban pay tribute to suicide bombers Attacks have continued and the number of victims has risen since the Taliban came to power. Now…
Von der Leyen puzzled: EU: Gazprom ignores higher demand
Wednesday 20th October 2021 Von der Leyen surprised EU: Gazprom ignores higher demand Europe is groaning under the heated gas market. The Russian supplier Gazprom complies with the terms of…