Tag: Russia

Tuesday, January 18th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Putin's false flag operation in Ukraine and the Cuba and Venezuela cards

By Gwynne Dyer (*) – After a week of intense discussions about “security” between Russia and the NATO countries, this is the week when the Western allies will send their written replies to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Various pundits, some of whom have actually been to Russia, warn us that there will be “War in Europe” if Putin's demands are not met.
Monday, January 10th 2022 - 19:46 UTC
Royal Navy frigate underwater sonar struck by Russian submarine

The Royal Navy Type 23 frigate was involved in a collision at sea when a piece of the ship’s underwater tracking equipment came into contact with a Russian submarine, it has been revealed. HMS Northumberland's sonar apparatus was struck while deployed underwater by a vessel it was tracking in the North Atlantic in late 2020.
Thursday, January 6th 2022 - 00:22 UTC
Argentina to buy Russian electric trains for diesel-only suburban railroad

The Government of Argentina has allocated US $ 800 million to the purchase of Russian electric trains for a non-electrified railroad, the Buenos Aires daily La Nación reported.
Wednesday, December 29th 2021 - 20:59 UTC
Russia hopes to start manufacturing Kalashnikov rifles in Venezuela soon

Russian officials Wednesday insisted the launch of the plant to manufacture Kalashnikov rifles in Venezuela had to be postponed during 2021 as a consequence of sanctions imposed by the United States, but the final works have been gaining pace lately thanks to cooperation from local authorities.
Tuesday, December 28th 2021 - 20:15 UTC
Talks over Ukraine crisis to start Jan. 10 in Europe

High-ranking officials from the United States and Russia are to meet in Geneva on Jan. 10 for talks regarding tensions over Ukraine, it was announced. Russia and NATO were also likely to convene on Jan. 12 in Brussels with a broader meeting set for Jan. 13 involving the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which includes the US and its NATO allies, as well as Russia, Ukraine, and other ex-Soviet states.
Wednesday, December 15th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Macron wish list: dialogue with China and Russia, digital economy, and a “good faith” UK government

France will be holding the rotating six-month European Council presidency in the first half of 2022 and president Emmanuel Macron announced the priorities for the block during its tenure: rethinking the EU budget, dialogue with Russia and Vladimir Putin, and the ongoing dispute with the post-Brexit British government.
Thursday, December 9th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Russia and Nicaragua strengthen bilateral ties on nuclear and other issues

The Governments of Russia and Nicaragua have agreed to work together towards the development of peaceful use of nuclear energy, it was announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 8th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Presidents of Argentina, Russia could meet next year

Russia's Ambassador to Buenos Aires Tuesday said Presidents Alberto Fernández and Vladimir Putin could meet next year to build on the “relationship of mutual trust” developed between the two leaders.
Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 09:42 UTC
A slight opening of Chinese market to Brazilian beef; Russia increases the list of abattoirs certified to export

China's Administration of Customs, GACC announced on Wednesday it was authorizing the unloading of Brazilian beef, certified before September 4th., the date when the suspension was caused by the confirmation of two atypical cases of “mad cow” disease in Brazil, (in Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso), became effective.
Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 09:33 UTC
Russian company finds oil off the coast of Tabasco in Mexico

Russia's Lukoil oil company Wednesday announced the finding of an oil reserve off the coast of Tabasco in Mexico believed to be worth 250 million barrels of crude. ”The reservoir was discovered when drilling the Yoti West-1EXP well from the semi-submersible platform Valaris 8505,” according to a company statement.