Tag: Russia
Analysis: Russia nationalized its largest wine producer – perhaps the biggest redistribution of assets since the 90s | Foreign countries
It is generally suspected that the holdings will eventually end up in the hands of the Kremlin’s creditors, writes Russia correspondent Heikki Heiskanen. Heikki HeiskanenRussia correspondent MOSCOW The wartime has…
The United States bans the import of several Russian metals
Washington banned, on Friday April 12, the importation into the United States of aluminum, copper and nickel of Russian origin, as part of additional sanctions taken with the United Kingdom…
The diplomatic rag burns between Paris and Moscow, which summons the French ambassador to Russia
Ten days after the resumption of a rare dialogue between the defense ministers of the two countries, the content of the telephone conversation between Benjamin Lecornu and Serguei Choigou sparks…
Russia summons the French ambassador to Moscow after Stéphane Séjourné’s remarks – L’Express
New episode in the growing tensions between Paris and Moscow. Russia summoned the French ambassador to Moscow, Pierre Lévy, on Friday April 12, after comments by the head of French…
Special investigator: Russia is not yet able to subdue Ukraine, but it plans to try before the summer | Foreign countries
Russia intends to resolve the war in Ukraine by the summer, believes a specialist researcher at the National Defense University Pentti Forsström. According to him, during the spring Russia will…
massive Russian bombing of energy infrastructure
Ukraine, 24 hours after another night of massive bombings on its infrastructure, continues to take stock of the destruction which mainly targets the energy sector. Visit to one of the…
Russian instructors and military equipment arrive in Niger, a first
According to a revelation from Niger state television, Russian instructors and military equipment arrived in the country on Wednesday April 10. This is the first delivery of Russian military equipment…
how Vienna faces a major spying scandal for the benefit of Russia – L’Express
Vienna, nest of spies. As in the heyday of the Cold War, the capital of Austria saw the return of secret agents from around the world and their procession of…
According to France, Russia is attacking the Summer Olympics with fake news – a picture was painted of Paris overrun by bedbugs | Foreign countries
In the fall, panic was caused in France by an allegation of the uncontrolled spread of bed bugs. According to the government, the rumor was fueled by social media linked…
Analysis: Ukraine makes tough decisions on mobilization under duress – Russia prepares for new attack | Foreign countries
Military service is the most difficult political issue in Ukraine. The shortage of manpower is so great that reforms to the conscription law have been completed after months. Antti Kuronen…