Russia/Ukraine War
Russian publisher Eksmo alters Joe Hill’s ‘King Sorrow,’ removing a reference to Putin and replacing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with ‘war in Europe’
Several passages in the Russian translation of American author Joe Hill’s novel “King Sorrow” were rewritten to avoid censorship problems, changing the author’s meaning. Nikolai K…
Current level of Russia-Africa trade turnover is not limit — Putin
The Russian president leader said it stands at $27 bln
Putin notes specific nature of challenges facing African regions
Many regional threats are often universal in nature and require collective solutions, the Russian leader said
Melania Trump hopes humanitarian operation in Alyoshki will help resolve Ukraine conflict
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that, as of 4:00 a.m. Moscow time on October 27, the Russian Armed Forces had ceased fire on the Kherson front and established a "regime of s…
Putin talks about upcoming meetings with African leaders
The main multilateral program has already come to an end, and a number of bilateral contacts have already taken place
Russia and Africa to hold exercises to counteract outbreaks of infections — Putin
Russia also will increase the supply of effective medicines and transfer mobile laboratories, the Russian president said
Date, venue for next Russia-Africa summit to be agreed upon in due time — Putin
The Russian president noted that all the leaders were unanimous in their support for continuing these regular meetings
Russia still hasn’t found an effective way to curb VPNs. Now officials are considering limits on all foreign internet traffic.
On October 27, Forbes reported that Russia’s Digital Development Ministry is considering routing all foreign internet traffic through TSPU filtering equipment (TSPU is the Russian…
Russia-Africa summits to continue on regular basis, says Putin
"It is significant that all the leaders spoke unanimously in favor of continuing the practice of regular Russia-Africa summits," the Russian leader said
Odessa rejects ban on Russian-language content
According to the news outlet, only 18 of the 64 members of the Odessa City Council voted in favor of the proposal
Summits like Russia-Africa summit have become good tradition, Putin says
These gatherings reaffirm a commitment to further strengthening multifaceted ties in the spirit of genuine partnership, the Russian president said
Turkey-Russia ties owe strength to Erdogan-Putin friendship — ambassador
"Turkey and Russia currently cooperate actively on many issues, both bilaterally and in multilateral forums, and are carrying out major joint projects," Tanju Bilgic said
European attempts to choose negotiator for talks with Russia descend into chaos — media
According to the report, too many leaders believe they can be the one to get Putin to negotiate"
Russian Finance Ministry not supporting oil and gas sector taxation changes
The level of tax burden in the oil industry already exceeds 60%, Alexey Sazanov said
Three people killed in EUFOR helicopter crash in Bosnia and Herzegovina
According to the report, no civilians were injured
Mozambique welcomes Russian investment — President
Daniel Chapo underscored the significance of the partnership with Russia in combating terrorism, extremism, and organized crime
Russia, Nigeria sign customs cooperation agreement to ease business, trade
The document was signed on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow
Kallas may be among greatest disappointments in EU history — newspaper
The EU foreign policy chief has not taken part in any negotiations with Russia regarding the Ukrainian issue, Berliner Zeitung columnist Nicholas Butylin noted
Death toll from train collision in Spain rises to 74 — newspaper
Earlier reports put the death toll at 69
Alyoshki residents did not want to leave for Ukraine, local resident says
Svetlana said that the Ukrainian authorities can say "whatever they want"
Sacha Baron Cohen publicly apologizes to Kazakhstan for ‘Borat,’ 20 years after the film’s release
British actor Sacha Baron Cohen has publicly apologized to the people of Kazakhstan for his portrayal of Borat in the 2006 film of the same name. “Borat” follows Borat Sagdiyev, a…
Africa seeks expanded Russian investment, industrial partnerships — AU Chairman
According to Evariste Ndayishimiye, African countries seek to move away from an economic model where the continent primarily exports raw materials and imports finished goods
90% of Tatarstan’s enterprises use domestic software — Minnikhanov
A total of 658 digitalization projects are being implemented at industrial enterprises, Rustam Minnikhanov said
African nations seek to expand cooperation with Russia in multiple sectors — CAR President
According to Faustin-Archange Touadera, African states intend to move away from an economic model where the continent serves primarily as a raw material supplier, while processing…