- — Russia now strikes Odessa ports almost every day
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at 10/14/24 12:13pmThe Russian Aerospace Forces interrupted active ship traffic in Odessa ports. Ballistic missile strikes on the Odessa port infrastructure take place almost every day since October 6. The first strike was carried out on a vessel at sea on September 12. Afterwards, Russian Iskander missiles hit Shui Spirit container ships flying the Panamanian flag, the Paresa flying the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The 22nd berth in the Yuzhny port and the 10th berth in the Odessa port were also hit. On October 14, the Belize-flagged NS Moon and Palau-flagged Optima dry cargo ships were damaged. The latter vessel was reported to have been damaged a week ago. Local authorities also confirmed damage to a pilot boat and a grain warehouse. Three servicemen were killed.- — MMA fighter faces up to seven years in prison for assaulting another fighter
- at 10/14/24 10:21amNotorious pop MMA fighter Nabi Nabiev faces seven years in prison for assaulting another pop fighter, Arkady Osipyan. Law enforcement officers detained Nabi Nabiev at a Moscow airport as he was returning from filming a sports reality show. Law-enforcers told Nabiev that Osipyan filed a statement against him after the fight. Nabiev was charged with hooliganism and placed under house arrest. Nabiev's upcoming fights have been canceled. In April 2024, Nabi Nabiev was expelled from Hardcore Fighting after he started a mass brawl at one of the shows. Then the promotion terminated the contract with Nabi and kicked him out for unsportsmanlike behaviour. Nabiev thus ended up in the reality show of another promotion in Thailand.
- — Jared Leto 'insults Ukraine' by saying he wants conflict to end
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at 10/14/24 8:17amThe Ukrainian Foreign Ministry cracked down on 30 Seconds To Mars vocalist Jared Leto for "insulting Ukraine." According to the department, the singer insulted Ukraine by saying that he would like to perform in Moscow and Kyiv after the end of the conflict. "Jared Leto's "feeling the Russian energy" and his wish to perform in Russia is an insult to those sacrificing lives to defend freedom," the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a post on social media. - — China launches large-scale exercises near Taiwan
- at 10/14/24 7:21amChina launched large-scale exercises near Taiwan, having effectively encircled the island. China is practicing high-precision strikes on key targets. The goal of the military exercises around Taiwan is to practice the complete blockade of the island and conduct amphibious operations. One of China's three aircraft carriers takes part in the drills. The war games come as a "clear message" to the pro-American authorities of the Chinese province of "Taiwan" about the determination of the Chinese Communist Party.
- — Legendary Aurora train returns to travel between Moscow and St. Petersburg
- at 10/14/24 6:14amThe new Aurora train, presented at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), will be launched between St. Petersburg and Moscow on December 19, 2024. The train will make two trips per day, The Russian Railways said. The Aurora train, named so after the cruiser of the same name, ran between Moscow and St. Petersburg from 1963 to 2010. The Federal Passenger Company (FPC, a subsidiary of Russian Railways) announced plans to bring the train back to the route in an upgraded double-decker version with seats. The train will be able to carry more than 1,000 passengers at a time.
- — Woman dies after having all her 32 teeth removed at dental clinic in Moscow
- at 10/14/24 4:58amIn the Moscow region, a woman died after she had 32 teeth removed in a dental clinic. The patient wanted to have her teeth removed to for the subsequent placement of implants. Her body, with no traces of violent death, was found at her place of residence. After examining the oral cavity, it was established that all her teeth were missing. The son of the deceased said that the woman was planning to install implants and went to a dental clinic. The woman had all of her 32 teeth removed on October 12. Doctors sent the woman home after they were finished.
- — Russia considers banning use of animals for circus shows
- at 10/14/24 4:32amThe State Duma (the Russian Parliament) will consider a bill banning the use of animals in circuses. This issue must be solved consistently so that requirements for keeping animals at circuses would be raising constantly, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Ecology Vladimir Burmatov believes. In February of this year, the leader of the New People Party Alexei Nechayev and the deputy speaker of the State Duma Vladislav Davankov introduced a bill banning the use of animals in circuses. According to the authors of the bill, circuses do not always comply with their obligations regarding the proper maintenance and care of animals. "Animals kept in circuses must be transferred to rehabilitation centers for wild and exotic animals, as well as to shelters for wild and exotic animals," the MPs believe.
- — Heavy quadcopter Berdysh: A new chapter in Russian unmanned aviation
- at 10/11/24 11:01amUraldrone Plant presented the new Berdysh quadcopter for supporting assault troops. The new drone is designed to support assault troops, capable of using a grenade launcher and a flamethrower, Vladimir Tkachuk, Uraldrone Plant CEO said. The Berdysh is the latest development of Russian engineers. This is a heavy combat drone designed to support assault troops. This vehicle is a combination of impressive carrying capacity and high maneuverability, which makes it a formidable weapon on the battlefield.
- — US Navy was watching Russia's aircraft carrier in Mediterranean Sea
- at 10/11/24 7:28amThe US Navy's Sixth Fleet was tracking Russian aircraft carrier the Admiral Kuznetsov in the Mediterranean in 2011 because the Americans feared the Russian ship might start sinking, Brandon Weichert, a columnist for The National Interest said. "This was not because the Americans, as they did in the glory days of the Cold War, feared the Russian military's prowess. Instead, it was because the Americans were convinced the warship was going to sink at any moment. The Sixth Fleet was ordered to track the carrier and be prepared to render aid whenever the ship eventually sank," the author wrote. In July, the Izvestia newspaper, citing the Russian Defense Ministry, reported that the Russian Navy started forming aircrews for the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
- — Over 1,500 Ukrainian fighters encircles in Russia's Kursk region
- at 10/11/24 5:58amAbout 1,500 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine found themselves surrounded near the village of Olgovka in the Kursk region of Russia, Mash Telegram channel says. According to the channel, the Russian Armed Forces drove the Ukrainian troops out of four settlements in one day — Sheptukhovka, Mikhailovka, Leonidove and Lyubimovka. On the morning of October 11, the Russian forces liberated the village of Novoivanovka in the Sudzha district. The Ukrainian troops invaded the Kursk region of Russia on the morning of August 6. The fighting in the border area is still ongoing. A counter-terrorism operation was introduced in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk regions. On the evening of September 10, the Russian troops launched a large-scale counteroffensive in the border area.
- — Russian stewardess names Europe's city of sin
- at 10/11/24 5:12amA Russian flight attendant working for Emirates Airlines named a city in Europe that was "rolling in sin and debauchery." She posted a video on her Instagram page @sogdianashok (a social network banned in Russia; owned by Meta, a recognized extremist organization and banned in the Russian Federation). According to the flight attendant, Europe's most sinful city is Amsterdam. At the same time, she noted that the capital of the Netherlands had interesting architecture. The Russian woman gave the city three stars out of ten. Earlier, the same flight attendant named Europe's best city that she has visited. According to her, this is the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. The flight attendant gave the city 100 stars out of ten.
- — Putin's diplomatic gift to China makes US furious
- at 10/11/24 4:20amRussian President Vladimir Putin gave China a diplomatic gift on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of friendship between the two countries. The gift angered the US authorities, NetEase reports citing sources. The Russian leader conveyed words of support for China's territorial integrity through Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Minister Lavrov emphasised that Russia fully supported China's efforts in preserving the unity of the country. Sergei Lavrov's statements caused negative reactions in Washington as the US supports Taiwan's independence. The White House believes that such statements from Russian officials strengthen China's stance in its efforts to increase influence in the region.
- — Steven Seagal ready to fight for Russia and die for Putin
- at 10/10/24 11:58amActor Steven Seagal, who became a Russian citizen in 2016, declared his readiness to fight for Russia as part of the special military operation. In his new documentary tentatively called "In the Name of Justice," the actor admitted that the day after Russia kicked off the special military operation in Ukraine, he wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin and made sure that it would reach the Russian leader. In the letter, Seagal noted that it would now be clear "who our true compatriots are, who our friends are, and who our enemies are.”
- — Serbian President Vucic signs anti-Russian declaration on Ukraine
- at 10/10/24 9:39amSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic and leaders of other Southeastern European countries signed a declaration condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine. The document was adopted on October 9 at the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The declaration consists of 14 paragraphs. In addition to Vucic, the document was signed by: Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, President of unrecognized Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic, Slovenian President Natasa Pirc-Musar, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Boryana Kristo, interim Prime Minister of Bulgaria Dmitar Glavchev, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristian Mickoski, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihail Popšoi, Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita-Teodora Odobescu, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and European Commission Vice President Dubravka Šujca. The declaration condemns Russia's "unprovoked, unjustified, and illegal aggression against Ukraine." Moscow's actions constitute a crime against the Ukrainian people, a gross violation of international law and a serious threat to peace.
- — Governor picks his nose and wipes his hand on woman official
- at 10/10/24 9:02amAleksander Osipov, the Governor of Zabaikalsky Krai (Trans-Baikal region), picked his nose, wiped his hand on a woman standing beside him, a subordinate of his, and carried on. The video of the confusing incident appeared on Mash Telegram channel. The awkward situation happened as the Governor was listening to a report from forestry chief Elena Shalyapina about fires in the region. The governor, standing next to her, cleaned his nose and wiped his hand on the official's clothes. The governor declined to comment on the reasons of his act and simply hung up.
- — Steven Seagal visits captured Azov fighters in DPR
- at 10/10/24 7:52amUS actor Steven Seagal visited captured Azov* fighters in the Donetsk People's Republic. The video shows the actor communicating with prisoners in the colony in the settlement of Elenovka near Donetsk. One can see that the militants recognized Seagal and shared impressions of their life in the colony.
- — Russian Ambassador to US fired after receiving death threats
- at 10/10/24 7:14amOn Thursday, October 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to dismiss Anatoly Antonov from the post of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United States. Antonov was also relieved of his duties on the position as Permanent Observer at Washington-based Organization of American States (OAS). Reports about Antonov's resignation appeared on October 5. He returned to Moscow on October 6. Antonov received death threats before resignation Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov noted that Antonov had to work "in truly difficult conditions, when diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States were practically at zero."
- — Chechnya loses one of its best strike fighters in the special operation zone
- at 10/10/24 6:06amA fighter with call sign Killer was killed in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine, commander of Akhmat unit of special forces, Major General Apti Alaudinov said. Alaudinov, an associate of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, called the deceased a "dear brother" and noted that the serviceman was the best strike fighter of all those he knew. Alaudinov posted an archive video with Killer on his Telegram channel. The video shows the serviceman in uniform with a weapon in his hands driving along a dirt road in an armored vehicle, presumably in the zone of the special military operation.
- — CIS Summit highlights Russia's role of a strong, dominating power
- at 10/9/24 12:21pmThe summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was a formality, but the issue at hand is the security of the Russian Federation. Moscow needs to change its attitude towards its neighbours before it is too late. The following leaders attended the CIS summit at the personal invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Moldovan President Maia Sandu did not attend.
- — Serbian President Vucic did not congratulate Putin on his birthday
- at 10/9/24 9:48amSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic did not congratulate his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his birthday. According to Danas publication, the authorities in Belgrade did not name any specific reasons for Vucic's decision not to congratulate Putin. "During eight years of his tenure, Vucic would congratulate Vladimir Putin on his birthday every year. This year there were no congratulations. The brave man feared that Scholz or Macron would not appreciate it. Hero!" Nikola Lakic, a popular lawyer in Serbia said.
- — Following October 7 attack, Israel causes unimaginable suffering to Gaza
- at 10/9/24 9:12amFollowing the attack of the Hamas group on October 7, 2023, Israel bombed, blockaded and bulldozed the Gaza Strip. Early in the morning of October 7, 2023, Hamas militants attacked border villages in the southern part of the Jewish State while simultaneously launching a massive rocket attack on other areas. The attack that Israel saw on October 7, 2023, was the bloodiest in history. About 1,200 people were killed and another 251 were taken hostage in the first day of the attack. The same day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched retaliatory strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. On October 8, the Israeli government officially declared martial law and mobilised reservists.
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