Russian attack targeted energy facilities in Ukraine’s western regions, officials say

Russian attack targeted energy facilities in Ukraine’s western regions, officials say

An overnight attack by Russia targeted energy facilities in Ukraine’s western Rivne and Ternopil regions, local officials said on Tuesday (December 3, 3024). The head of Ternopil’s regional defence headquarters, Serhiy Nadal, said a drone struck an energy facility, leaving part of the city without power. Rivne Governor Oleksandr Koval said emergency services were working … Read more

Russia lifts gasoline export ban for producers, extends for others

Russia lifts gasoline export ban for producers, extends for others

Russia’s Government has lifted a temporary ban on gasoline exports for producers but extended the restrictions for other exporters of the fuel until Jan. 31, 2025, it said on Saturday (November 30, 2024). The initial ban on gasoline exports was set to expire at the end of this year. “The decision was taken to maintain … Read more

Russia could double polymer production by 2030

Russia could double polymer production by 2030

Russia’s polymer production capacity could double by 2030, according to government estimates, exceeding 15 million tonnes. The largest new project in the country will be SIBUR’s Amur Gas Chemical Complex, with a production capacity of 2.7 million tonnes of polyethylene and polypropylene per year. Setto launch in 2027, the complex is well positioned to tap … Read more

Kremlin says Putin and Xi plan to meet, but gives no time frame

Kremlin says Putin and Xi plan to meet, but gives no time frame

File picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Chinese President Xi Jinping | Photo Credit: via Reuters The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping plan to have contacts but it gave no time frame for a possible Putin visit to Beijing. Asked about a possible Mr. Putin visit … Read more

Russia concert attack | 11 arrested in attack claimed by IS as death toll rises to 115

Russia concert attack | 11 arrested in attack claimed by IS as death toll rises to 115

A view of the Crocus City Hall burned after a terrorist attack is seen on the western edge of Moscow, Russia, on March 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Eleven people have been detained after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and opened fire on the crowd, the head of Russia’s Federal Security Service … Read more

Russians crowd polling stations in apparent protest as Vladimir Putin is set to extend his rule

Russians crowd polling stations in apparent protest as Vladimir Putin is set to extend his rule

Russians crowded outside polling stations at midday Sunday on the last day of a three-day presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President Vladimir Putin. Putin is poised to extend his nearly quarter century of rule for six more years after a relentless crackdown on dissent. The election was taking place amid … Read more

Alexei Navalny’s mother files lawsuit with a Russian court demanding release of her son’s body

Alexei Navalny’s mother files lawsuit with a Russian court demanding release of her son’s body

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has filed a lawsuit at a court in the Arctic city of Salekhard contesting officials’ refusal to release her son’s body, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported Wednesday. A closed-door hearing has been scheduled for March 4, the report said, quoting court officials. Lyudmila Navalnaya has been … Read more

Russia has yet to establish official cause of Navalny death, spokeswoman says

Russia has yet to establish official cause of Navalny death, spokeswoman says

Flowers and a photo of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny | Photo Credit: AP Russian investigators have not yet established the cause of Alexei Navalny’s death and it is unclear how long it will take for official conclusions to be made, his mother was told, Navalny’s spokeswoman said. Navalny, a 47-year-old former lawyer, fell unconscious … Read more

Russia has no interest in wider war: Putin in interview with American journalist

Russia has no interest in wider war: Putin in interview with American journalist

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an interview with U.S. television host Tucker Carlson in Moscow, Russia on February 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that aired on February 8 that Russia will fight for its interests “to the end” but has no interest in expanding its … Read more

Russian naval ship in Crimea damaged in airstrike by Ukrainian forces: Russian Defense Ministry

Russian naval ship in Crimea damaged in airstrike by Ukrainian forces: Russian Defense Ministry

A Ukraine Special Operations Forces officer talks on the radio while navigating the Dnipro River during a night mission in Kherson region, in Kherson, Ukraine, on June 11, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A Russian naval ship in Crimea was damaged in an airstrike by Ukrainian forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The landing ship … Read more