Tag: Russia

Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
UN concerned shortage of fertilizers might affect global food supply

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday discussed the issue of fertilizers and food exports with Russian President Vladimir Putin, it was reported.
Tuesday, September 13th 2022 - 19:07 UTC
Russian reaction might include nukes, top US politician fears

A former top US State Department official Tuesday said Russia could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after sustaining some heavy losses over the past day or two in its war with Ukraine.
Saturday, August 27th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Russian spy in Italy claimed she had been born in Peru

A Russian female spy posing as a socialite allegedly born in Peru had infiltrated a NATO base in Italy for years, it was reported Friday.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Russia replacing Brazil as one of China's main oil suppliers

Russia has become China's main oil supplier for the third month running during July, according to information from Hong Kong market analysts. Apparently independent refiners stepped up purchases of discounted supplies while cutting shipments from rival suppliers such as Angola and Brazil.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
European cruise ship to dock at Margarita Island after 15 years

Venezuelan authorities Thursday announced the first cruise ship in 15 years will be arriving at Margarita on Jan. 3, while the so-called “turoperación” with Russia will be resumed as of October, with 5 direct weekly flights between Moscow and Porlamar.
Thursday, August 25th 2022 - 19:22 UTC
Russian attack leaves 25 Ukrainians dead; Moscow claims only troops were hit

A Russian Iskander missile hit a military column at the Chaplino railway station in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing over 200 Ukrainian troops bound for the Donbas region, according to Moscow sources, and destroying heavy military machinery, it was reported Thursday.
Thursday, August 18th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
EU working to stop Russian, Chinese expansion in Latin America

The European Union has noticed of Russia's and China's advancements in Latin America and is devising a series of measures to counter those effects and avoid losing its traditional partners, it was reported.
Thursday, August 18th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Ukrainian leader wants Latin America to join sanctions against Russia

During a virtual forum held at the Catholic University of Chile, Ukraine's President Volodymir Zelensky claimed Russia did not want his country to develop stronger ties with Latin America, which he urged to join global sanctions against his enemy.
Wednesday, August 17th 2022 - 19:05 UTC
Argentina one of the best places in case of nuclear war

Argentina and Australia are the best places on earth in case of a nuclear war between the United States and Russia, according to a scientific report carried by London's Daily Mail.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Russia almost doubles exports' value to Brazil in first half of 2022: mainly fertilizers and fuel

Russia almost doubled the value of its exports to Brazil in the first half of this year and has climbed to fifth supplier of Latin America's largest economy. This despite the trade, financial and diplomatic sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom following its invasion of Ukraine.