Soloviev, who won gold at the Sochi Olympics in 2014, had been socializing alongside his longterm partner Sidorova at a Moscow karaoke club just prior to the attack. Sidorova explained that three assailants became aggressive when they were asked for a cigarette lighter by a member of her group. Per Sidorova’s account, the …
Read More »Germany warns China its recent naval mission was just a ‘teaser’
Speaking from on board the Bayern frigate on Tuesday, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach said the vessel’s foray into the contested region last week – the first such journey in nearly two decades – was a sign that Germany was “perpetuating” its activity in the region in “small steps.” Hinting at …
Read More »Putin sets out military threats facing Russia
As part of an expanded meeting at the Ministry of Defense on Tuesday, Putin said that the attitude of the US and its military bloc towards Russia is driven by “an illiterate, incorrect analysis” of the status quo. According to him, the West believes it can take an “aggressive line” …
Read More »Hollywood star sorry for outburst against ‘illiterate’ red state
Midler is one of many liberal activists to blast West Virginia’s Manchin since the Republican senator said he is refusing to support President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, making it nearly impossible for the massive spending package to pass the Senate any time soon. Manchin, according to Midler, represents …
Read More »Putin in first chat with new German leader amid diplomatic row
Putin congratulated Scholz on his election as long time leader Angela Merkel’s successor, and noted that he’s had plenty of experience dealing with Russia as the mayor of Hamburg, St. Petersburg’s sister city. Tuesday’s call came a day after Moscow expelled two German diplomats in reprisal for Berlin’s expulsion of …
Read More »Americans warned about risk of Russian invasion
On Monday, the US State Department updated its recommendations for the country, warning that “citizens should be aware of reports that Russia is planning for significant military action against Ukraine.” Americans were informed that this “would severely impact the US Embassy’s ability to provide consular services,” including assisting people in …
Read More »EMA in the dark over need for special Omicron jab
“There is no answer whether we will need to adapt vaccines,” the head of the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Emer Cooke told a press briefing on Tuesday. While the agency has been prepared for the possibility that Covid-19 vaccines may need tweaking, there’s still not enough data to prove that …
Read More »Top Russian scientist comments on whether Omicron variant is man-made
Omicron’s mutations are well within the realm of possibility for a natural variant of the virus, according to Alexander Gintsburg, the head of the Gamaleya Institute, which developed Russia’s pioneering Sputnik V vaccine. Speaking to Interfax on Monday, the scientist emphasized that this is especially true given that Omicron originated …
Read More »Hypersonic missiles incoming, says Russian defense minister
Speaking at a meeting of top military officials on Tuesday, Sergey Shoigu said that trials of the Zircon missile are now finishing up, and that they will begin to be shipped to the military in 2022. He reported that the country would be investing 258 billion rubles ($3.5 billion) into …
Read More »Ballistic & cruise missiles fired in Iranian war games (VIDEO)
On Tuesday, Iranian state media reported on the second day of the Payambar-e Azam 17 (meaning The Great Prophet) military drills. The five-day exercise is taking place along the shores of the Persian Gulf, in the Strait of Hormuz, and in the provinces of Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Khuzestan, and involve …
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