Tag: Russia
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Russia's FSB chief blames Ukraine, US and UK for Moscow shootings
“The special services of Ukraine are directly related to this,” Bortnikov said. He said Kiev had helped prepare Islamic radicals in an undisclosed location in the Middle East. Asked by Russian journalists whether Ukraine and its allies, the United States and Britain, were involved in the attack on the concert hall, Bortnikov said: “We think…
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No country is untouched by terrorism: Kremlin
However, he said that in conversations with other leaders after the attack, other heads of state had suggested improving international efforts to combat terrorism. Unverified footage published by Russian media and Telegram channels with close ties to the Kremlin showed some of the suspects being interrogated. One of the suspects was shown cutting off a…
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Four suspects remanded in custody in Moscow concert hall massacre case
Four people accused of involvement in a Moscow concert hall massacre were remanded in custody on Sunday, as Russia observed a national day of mourning following the attack claimed by Islamic State. According to Moscow's Basmanny District Court, all four suspects have been charged with terrorism and could face life in prison. His custody is…
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PM Hasina condemns Moscow concert hall terrorist attack
“I am deeply shocked and outraged by the loss of so many innocent lives,” he said. He also prayed for the salvation of the departed souls of the victims and expressed his heartfelt condolences to their families. Sheikh Hasina prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
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Russia concert hall death toll rises to 137
There was shock and mourning on the streets of the capital on Sunday. “It is a tragedy. I was morally crushed,'' Ruslana Baranovskaya, 35, told AFP. “People don't smile… everyone feels the loss,” said Valentina Karenina, a 73-year-old pensioner standing on a street near Red Square, next to the Kremlin in the center of Moscow.…
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Russia violated Polish airspace in attack on Ukraine: Polish Armed Forces
Armed forces use social media platforms. “The object entered Polish territory near the city of Oserdow (Lublin Voivodeship) and remained there for 39 seconds. During the entire flight, it was observed by military radar systems.
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Putin vows revenge for concert hall attack, death toll rises to 133
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to punish those behind a “barbaric terrorist attack” on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people, saying Russia had arrested four gunmen who tried to flee to Ukraine. Were trying to. Kiev has strongly denied any connection, and Putin made no reference to claims of…
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Death toll from Moscow concert hall attack rises to 93
Russian officials have called it a “terrorist attack” but have not commented on Islamic State's claims. According to Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, about 107 people were still in hospital as of Saturday morning. Russian Telegram channels including Baza, which is close to the security services, and a lawmaker said some of the suspects were…
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BRICS grain exchange lead: Russian Federation of Grain Exporters
Russian grain exports are projected to reach 65 million metric tons in the current 2023/24 season, compared to 60 million tons in the last marketing season. The Russian Federation does not publish official export statistics. IKAR analysts estimate wheat exports this season at around 52 million tonnes and SovEcon at 48.6 million tonnes. “So far,…
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Putin vows Russia can't be held back in victory speech
Vladimir Putin said Russia would not be “scared” as he hailed the election victory, which paved the way for the former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years. All of the 71-year-old's major rivals are dead, in jail or in exile, and he has cracked down hard on anyone who…
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Russia begins voting as Ukraine calls it a 'farce'
“We have already shown that we can live together to defend the independence, sovereignty and security of Russia,” he said in a video message accompanied by the Russian tricolor flag and the presidential state emblem. “It is extremely important today that we do not deviate from this path,” he said. Early voting was already underway…
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EU leaders' refusal to send troops to Ukraine raises tensions with Russia
He said, “There are countries that are ready to send their troops to Ukraine, there are countries that say never – Slovakia is among them – and there are countries that say this proposal should be considered.” Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who is set to join NATO, poured cold water on the idea, saying…
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Joe Biden imposes sanctions on 500 Russian targets over attack on Ukraine
“They will ensure that Putin pays an even greater price for his aggression abroad and repression at home,” Biden said in a statement. “We are also imposing new export sanctions on approximately 100 entities that provide backdoor support for Russia's war machine,” he said. The United States and its allies have taken a number of…
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Iran supplies hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia, deepens military cooperation
“This military partnership with Russia has shown the world Iran's defense capabilities,” the military official said. “This does not mean that we are taking Russia's side in the Ukraine conflict.” There is a huge threat to Iran's cleric rulers amid the war that started between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic group Hamas after October 7.…
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Mourners detained as Kremlin remains silent on Navalny’s death
From behind bars, Navalny was a staunch opponent of Moscow’s full-scale military offensive against Ukraine, and watched helplessly as the Kremlin dismantled his organization and locked up its associates. Dozens of his top supporters fled into exile and continued to campaign against attacks on Ukraine and repression inside Russia. Late last year, Navalny was moved…