Contents The Kremlin is preparing the Russian state and society for a long war. Vladimir Putin no longer speaks of a short, successful “special operation” but of an existential struggle against the West. But what exactly does the Kremlin want to do with this? When the Russian Parliament recently discussed exemptions for fathers in a…
Russia’s spies in London? Britain charges five Bulgarians with “conspiracy”. September 21, 2023, 7:21 p.m In London, British prosecutors are charging Bulgarian citizens with spying for Russia. The law enforcement agency accuses the three men and two women of “conspiring to gather information.” Three Bulgarians have been in custody since August. Five people from Bulgaria…
Russia’s silence “sounds loud” Scholz sharply attacks Putin in front of the Security Council September 20, 2023, 9:59 p.m Listen to article This audio version was artificially generated. More info | Send feedback As the last speaker at the UN Security Council meeting, Chancellor Scholz sent a clear message towards Russian President Putin. He calls…
September 14, 2023 Ukraine war in the live ticker +++ 00:39 Minister: Russia’s attacks damaged 105 port facilities in 2 months +++ Since Russia withdrew from the grain deal with Ukraine in July, attacks on Ukrainian ports have damaged or partially destroyed 105 port infrastructure facilities. That’s what he reports “Kyiv Independent” citing Ukrainian Infrastructure…
Defense industry is booming Russia’s finance minister expects stronger growth 08/26/2023 4:51 p.m After the attack on Ukraine, Western sanctions ensure that the Russian economy collapses. But the economy is recovering quickly. This year, the government in Moscow is expecting even faster economic growth than previously assumed. According to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Russia’s gross…
Russia currency in the red again Even interest rate hike does not stop ruble slide 08/15/2023, 3:10 p.m In order to stop the devaluation of the rouble, the Russian central bank has raised the key interest rate sharply. The slide in the national currency is still continuing. Even the announcement that there could be another…
War in Ukraine – ruble weakness: Russia’s central bank reacts by raising interest rates – News – SRF Skip to content Some elements on SRF.ch only work with activated JavaScript. News International Current article Contents Author: Jakob Hediger is on the live ticker According to the authorities, western Ukraine is massive on Tuesday night fired…
Emirati President Mohammed Bin Zayed and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on October 11, 2022. PAVEL BEDNYAKOV / AP Bvery few people could locate on the map of the Middle East the three islands of Abu Musa, the Great Tomb and the Little Tomb. They are nevertheless at the center of a diplomatic…
For the first time in almost 50 years, Russia has launched a moon mission. The “Luna-25” space probe is to land on the south pole of the moon and search for water, among other things. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. Swiss time, a Russian Soyuz launch vehicle took off from the Vostochny cosmodrome near the Chinese…
Published on 08/09/2023 at 12:36 p.m. YAKUTSK, RUSSIA, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Smoke from fires raging in Russia’s Far East has engulfed the city of Yakutsk, forcing residents to close doors and windows and wear face masks, despite the summer heat. A state of emergency has been declared…
Putin’s expensive war Russia’s arms spending is exploding 08/04/2023, 10:35 am Russia’s war not only destroys large parts of Ukraine and costs tens of thousands of lives. It also costs Moscow dearly. Expenditure on armaments alone now accounts for a third of all Russian government spending. Russia is spending far more on armaments this year…
Criticism of dealings with Rosatom Siemens Energy remains loyal to Russia’s nuclear company By Marc Dimpfel 7/22/2023, 4:36 p.m Despite the Ukraine war, Siemens Energy continues to maintain business relationships with the Russian state-owned company Rosatom. Participation in a nuclear power plant project in Hungary in particular caused criticism. Siemens Energy defends itself. The European…
