26 Feb 2022, 04:09

ISS orbit is raised ahead of arrival of three Russian cosmonauts in March

Following the maneuver, the average height of the ISS orbit increased by 1.3 kilometers

MOSCOW, February 26. /TASS/. The orbit of the International Space Station was adjusted on Saturday morning, Roscosmos said in a statement.

"The height of the ISS orbit was adjusted to create proper ballistic conditions before the launching into orbit of the Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft and the landing of a reentry module of the Soyuz MS-19," according to the statement on Twitter.

Following the maneuver, the average height of the ISS orbit increased by 1.3 kilometers. The adjustment was performed with the help of cargo spacecraft Progress MS-18’s engines, which were turned on at 04:22 Moscow times and worked for 541.4 seconds.

The Soyuz MS-21 is scheduled to blast off on March 18, carrying Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveyev and Sergey Korsakov. The Soyuz MS-19 is scheduled to land on March 30, bringing to Earth Anton Shkaplerov, Pyotr Dubrov and NASA’s Mark Vande Hei.

Currently the orbital outpost is crewed by Roscosmos’s Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov, NASA’s Mark Vande Hei, Raja Chari, Thomas Marshburn and Kayla Barron, and the European Space Agency’s Mattias Maurer.

Two days ago, 15:23

Russia to launch Soyuz MS-27 manned spacecraft to orbital outpost on April 8 — Roscosmos

The basic crew of the 73rd long-term expedition includes Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Aleksey Zubritsky and NASA astronaut Jonathan Kim

Young Ukrainian contract servicemen likely to die before receiving pay — Russian senator

The world strongly responds to the behavior of employees of territorial centers for recruitment, Natalia Nikonorova noted

European leaders want 'forever war' — Musk

Earlier, the US businessman said that Vladimir Zelensky wants a "forever war" and not a resolution of the Ukraine conflict

Yesterday, 07:11

IN BRIEF: Deal with Ukraine, talks with Russia: what Trump told US Congress

According to the US president, the new administration has taken decisive steps to reinstate the just and impartial justice system that was sabotaged by "radical left lunatics"

Yesterday, 19:38

UN calls for stronger controls over nuclear weapons amid rising threats

Guterres also called for concerted efforts in meeting the disarmament commitments contained in the recently adopted Pact for the Future, according to the spokesman

Yesterday, 11:22

Russian troops liberate Privolnoye community in Donetsk region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 245 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Two days ago, 05:15

Ukraine lacks troops to continue combat, US cannot provide enough arms, money, says Vance

"The bloodshed, the killing, the economic devastation, it’s making everyone worse off," JD Vance said

At least 15 injured as South Korean jet 'accidentally' drops bomb near Seoul

Seven buildings, including a church, were damaged in the city

EU seeks ways to bypass Hungary’s objections at Thursday’s summit on Ukraine — Bloomberg

According to the news agency, officials are already discussing options to maintain anti-Russian sanctions, which Hungary’s prime minister has repeatedly spoken against

Italian economy minister warns against thoughtless defense spending

"Europe’s defense requires an elaborate program of investments into the defense infrastructure rather than hasty measures with no logic," Giancarlo Giorgetti said

Two days ago, 11:28

Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields, ammo depots in past day

The Ukrainian army’s losses in that frontline area over the past 24 hours amounted to 595 personnel, two armored combat vehicles and five pickup trucks, it specified

14 Jun 2024, 14:13

Russia makes another real peace proposal to Kiev — Putin

Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia's plan would mean ending the conflict once and for all, not freezing it

Yesterday, 15:45

Putin orders to keep control over systemic branches

The head of state noted that monitoring of the condition of systemic companies was critical

Two days ago, 13:00

Brussels 'declares war' on European leaders supporting Trump — Russian intelligence

The European Union’s leadership is obviously behind the decision to bring charges against Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, the SVR emphasized

Ukraine’s army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 40 drones in past day

During the last 24-hour period, the Ukrainian army attacked five populated areas of the Krasnoyaruzhsky district with 10 drones and 14 munitions, damaging a car and an electricity transmission line

Yesterday, 07:19

Trump’s decision to suspend military aid to Kiev to affect special op course — former PM

Sergey Stepashin emphasized that the decision should be final

Yesterday, 15:08

Russian troops leveling out front near Dnepropetrovsk region after liberating Privolnoye

All the Ukrainian army’s positions remaining in that area are under dense gunfire by Russian troops, the defense source said

Yesterday, 01:56

US Treasury Secretary Bessent tells Fox News no plan to sign resource deal with Ukraine

CBS News quoted multiple sources as saying that a deal is not finalized yet, with US President Donald Trump now holding out for a "bigger, better deal"

Yesterday, 16:14

CIA chief believes US will resume sharing intelligence with Ukraine

It was reported earlier that the US suspended intelligence sharing

Press review: Russia, US take another step to mend ties as Kiev tries to outwit Washington

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 28th

Yesterday, 09:31

Kremlin positively assesses Zelensky’s readiness for talks — spokesman

"The problem is who should sit at the negotiating table," Dmitry Peskov said

Yesterday, 21:43

US reconsidering funding for Ukraine — White House spokesperson

"What he National Security Council told me in regards to that was that they paused, or they are reconsidering the funding for Ukraine," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said

Yesterday, 14:06

US halts sending military supplies to Ukraine via Poland — media

The supplies are redirected to a nearby base of the US 82nd Airborne Division

Yesterday, 14:33

IN BRIEF: Migrants, corruption, cybercrime: what Putin told the Interior Ministry

The updated migration policy concept should be adopted this year, "as soon as possible," the Russian leader stated

Thick smoke seen billowing from Taiwan’s Maanshan nuke plant — media

According to it, the cause of the smoke remains unclear

Yesterday, 13:16

Certain solutions have surfaced after Russia-US meetings, senior Moscow diplomat says

Moscow and Washington resumed dialogue on February 12, when President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Donald Trump of the United States talked over the phone for almost an hour and a half

Two days ago, 04:37

Europe eggs Zelensky on for continued combat, Vance says

US Vice President said in an interview with Fox News

Yesterday, 18:08

German government not planning to resume gas supplies from Russia — spokesperson

The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was not certified, Steffen Hebestreit said

Yesterday, 09:35

IN BRIEF: Boosting defense, innovations: what Chinese premier said at parliament session

According to the report, Beijing will adhere to an independent peaceful foreign policy in interaction with other countries

18 Dec 2024, 11:51

Gerasimov says international security deteriorates as West wants to keep dominating

It is reported that the Russian forces keep the initiative and advance in the whole front despite colossal aid to Kiev from the West

Yesterday, 21:28

Trump’s verbal clash with Zelensky reveals US frustration over contacts with Kiev

"However, President Zelensky did put out a statement, which we believe is a positive step forward," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told

Two days ago, 09:37

Kremlin agrees with Trump that he "gave Russia nothing except grief"

Trump introduced sanctions against Moscow and supplied Javelin missile systems for Kiev

Macron's remarks disconnected from reality, Russian diplomat says

Earlier, in his address to the public, Macron discussed the growing threats to Europe and the nation, including alleged ones from Russia

France continues to provide intelligence to Ukraine — top defense official

"We transfer the information we have to the Ukrainian side," Sebastien Lecornu emphasized

Yesterday, 13:48

Russian police seize 180,000 rounds of ammunition in regions bordering Ukraine

The number of police squads operating outdoors or in public areas has been increased in the Kursk Region

Yesterday, 10:03

US to resume arms supplies to Kiev if rare-earths deal is signed — Medvedev

Earlier, a Pentagon spokesman told TASS that the US Armed Forces have suspended military aid deliveries to Ukraine

Yesterday, 20:57

US, Ukraine discuss possibility of signing minerals deal — White House

"Zelensky's message, which he also shared on X as well, is a positive sign in the right direction," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt thinks

US hopes Ukraine has changed its stance, is interested in settlement talks — Rubio

"And it would be to the benefit of everyone, the Russian people, the people of Ukraine, the people United States," US Secretary of State said

Yesterday, 20:30

France to host meeting of army chiefs to discuss troop deployment to Ukraine — president

Emmanuel Macron highlighted the need to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, saying that he could not "take Russia’s word for it"

CSTO ready to offer various options of assistance if EU sends troops to Ukraine — official

According to CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov, it is not ruled out that the European Union’s population will not approve the governments’ decision to deploy troops to Ukraine

Ukraine in talks with US on new arms shipments, Kiev claims

"The majority of the ongoing aid programs were close to expiration regardless," Mikhail Podolyak clarified

Peace approaching soon, resulting in Russia's further elevation — Republika Srpska leader

Milorad Dodik has also said that in terms of geopolitics, Ukraine is not a country that deserves to survive

India hardly sees itself as mediator in Ukrainian conflict — top diplomat

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasized that Moscow and Kiev should hold direct talks

Yesterday, 05:26

Zelensky sure to lose Ukraine election, Lukashenko says

"These issues should be negotiated in a calmer manner," the Belarusian leader said

Two days ago, 09:34

Musk offers Zelensky to give up power, leave Ukraine

On February 28, Vladimir Zelensky visited the White House for a meeting with US President Donald Trump

Yesterday, 10:23

Trump did not resume military aid to Kiev after Zelensky's words — NYT

The US president ordered the suspension of all military aid to Ukraine just days after a tense verbal exchange with Zelensky at the White House on February 28

Yesterday, 11:12

Nobody interested in Europe's proposals on Ukraine — ex-Merkel advisor

According to Erich Vad, it is unrealistic for the Europeans to continue the Ukrainian conflict being the only supporter of Kiev

Yesterday, 05:09

Trump says US receives 'strong signals' for peace from Russia

"We’ve had serious discussions with Russia," the US president said

Yesterday, 07:52

FACTBOX: Neutralization of militants in Russia's Dagestan

When traffic policemen attempted to apprehend the militants, they opened fire on the officers

Most EU countries do not want to be part of coalition on Ukraine without US — newspaper

It is also reported that the EU is studying the possibility of using the tools of the Common Security and Defense Policy, which includes patrolling operations, missions to strengthen national security and the deployment of military forces under the European flag

Yesterday, 11:33

Ukrainian army has no fortifications left in south Donetsk region — Russian fighter

Ukrainian troops have no time to fully equip their positions due to the rapid advance of Russian forces, he explained

Yesterday, 15:42

Russian MFA asks Moldova to explain delay in reception of Moscow envoy’s credentials

Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov arrived in the country in October 2024

Putin appoints Alexander Darchiev as ambassador to the United States

According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, an agreement to ensure the swiftest appointment of Russian and US ambassadors was reached at the February 18 Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia

Israel’s new chief of staff says 2025 will be year of war against Gaza, Iran — newspaper

Eyal Zamir officially took office on Wednesday

Yesterday, 10:29

World close to nuclear war, urgent measures needed to prevent it — expert

"Given Japan’s abundant stores of plutonium and uranium, industrial capabilities, and scientific and technological proficiency, it could build a bomb in a matter of months," Peter Kuznick said

Yesterday, 08:27

Lukashenko says ending Ukraine conflict, not assigning blame, crucial

"Now all of us, and especially you, the media, are immersed in the search for the reasons," the Belarusian president said

Russian artillery crews wipe out Ukrainian stronghold near Chasov Yar

According to the ministry, drone operators carry out aerial reconnaissance missions round-the-clock to stop enemy targets

Yesterday, 15:40

Moldovan prime minister refutes Macron's statement about threat from Russia

"At this stage, we do not see how Russia could pose a military threat to Moldova," Dorin Recean stated

NATO faces crisis as member states increasingly distrust each other over intel — newspaper

An unnamed current NATO official, meanwhile, urged that such threats should not be exaggerated. He said that there are "naturally a lot of questions" after Trump's dispute with Vladimir Zelensky at the White House

Two days ago, 13:28

Ukrainian assault forces flee battlefield upon encounter with Russian troops — fighter

According to the Russian serviceman, in the liberation of the settlement of Burlatskoye, at least three Ukrainian army groups fled upon encountering Russian assault teams

Yesterday, 20:25

Russian diplomat says Iran compliant with NPT, IAEA safeguards agreement

Russian envoy said he was puzzled by the IAEA director-general's concern that Iran is the only non-nuclear-armed state that enriches uranium up to 60%

The Netherlands to allocate 3.5 bln euro to support Ukraine in 2026

Concerning the potential deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine, he said that no decision on this matter has been made as of yet

Yesterday, 18:20

US gave no advance warning to allies about halting intel sharing with Ukraine, report says

According to the report, US allies could struggle to compensate Kiev for the lack of US intelligence data

Yesterday, 09:40

Kremlin says Minsk best site for Ukrainian talks

Dmitry Peskov stressed that the main Russian ally is Belarus

Yesterday, 16:20

Russia promises to retaliate against Romania declaration of diplomats personae non gratae

"The Russian side considers this step unjustified and unfriendly and reserves the right to take retaliatory measures," Russia’s charge d'affaires Yelena Kopnina stated

Zelensky-Trump clash meant to involve London, Paris in talks, Russian diplomat says

"Zelensky’s heated exchange [with Trump] in the White House served the purpose of getting London and Paris into talks between Kiev and Washington," Rodion Miroshnik wrote

Pentagon's declaration of readiness for war with China leads to confrontation — diplomat

According to Lin Jian, Beijing advises the US authorities not to apply "hegemonic logic" to China and not to build Sino-US relations "guided by outdated Cold War thinking"

Yesterday, 20:03

Macron announces plans to initiate discussions of French nuclear umbrella for EU

"In response to a historic call from the next German chancellor, I have decided to initiate a strategic discussion about the French deterrence forces defending our allies in Europe," Macron said

Yesterday, 17:49

Putin vows to carry on with dual citizenship program with Abkhazia

Badra Gunba drew the attention of the Russian president to the fact that there were people remaining in the republic, who did not have time to resort to the opportunity of obtaining the dual citizenship

Yesterday, 14:08

No talks on Ukraine taking place as yet — Russian diplomat

"There is a desire, voiced by the White House, to stop what was started before them, according to their own admissions, by the US administration under Joe Biden," Maria Zakharova said

Top US diplomat acknowledges that conflict in Ukraine is proxy war between US, Russia

"It needs to come to an end," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said

Over 20 Ukrainian troops, combat vehicles eliminated in southern DPR — defense ministry

According to the ministry, soldiers of the Russian 40th marine brigade are advancing north of the settlement of Velikaya Novoselka, eliminating the enemy’s firing positions and control centers

Yesterday, 07:45

Arctic projects may become bridge between Russia, US — expert

Contacts between Moscow and Washington intensified after a telephone conversation between the presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, on February 12

Yesterday, 17:59

US reviews ‘all aspects’ of relations with Ukraine — White House advisor

The official expressed optimism based on how things have been unfolding over the past day

Yesterday, 17:13

West’s stance on Iranian nuclear issue may escalate Middle East crisis — envoy

"It seems, in the opinion of Western countries, the situation in the Middle East is too prosperous and now it is the time to add some fuel into the fire," Mikhail Ulyanov noted

Ukrainian legislator sharply rebukes Macron for 'nuclear umbrella' remarks

According to Maxim Buzhansky, to some in Ukraine, nowadays Macron looks like a "beacon of hope," however, this has nothing to do with the actual state of affairs

Yesterday, 16:09

Elysee Palace confirms preparations for US trip by French president, British PM, Zelensky

"The plan is that President Macron will once again travel to Washington, together with Zelensky and the British prime minister," French Government Spokesperson Sophie Primas said, without announcing any dates

Yesterday, 22:20

Pope Francis spends day in armchair, carries out work activities in hospital

"The Holy Father remained stable today as well, without any episodes of respiratory insufficiency," Holy See Press office said

Yesterday, 12:39

Putin says armed conflict in Ukraine forced on Russia

"The entire law enforcement sector and its key link, the Interior Ministry, should certainly build all their activities based on these threats, which undoubtedly arise in today's situation," the Russian president said

Yesterday, 16:18

Orban wants to ask Macron if it is wise for France to continue supporting Ukraine

The Hungarian PM emphasized Ukraine had failed to defeat Russia over the three years when the US was in the camp of Kiev’s Western supporters

Yesterday, 08:50

China ready to 'fight till the end' in any war with US — embassy

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said earlier that the Chinese authorities were ready to oppose the United States in the upcoming trade war, proposing that Washington choose dialogue, as China would stand for its interests until the end

Yesterday, 14:59

Germany’s runs out of inventories to supply weapons to Ukraine — spokesman

The strengthening of Europe’s own defense capabilities, according to the official, is taking place in parallel with the provision of support to Ukraine

Yesterday, 10:33

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty marks 55 years since coming into force

The treaty stipulates that a nuclear power is a country that produced and exploded a nuclear weapon or another nuclear explosive device by January 1, 1967

Yesterday, 18:58

Kiev could run out of Patriot missiles in few weeks — TV

According to the broadcaster, the Kiev authorities currently have no alternative to Patriot missiles

Yesterday, 12:44

Nuclear weapons control deals ineffective due to states' plans to build them up — expert

Peter Kuznick criticized Vladimir Zelensky’s proposal that if his country's NATO entry was delayed or denied, Ukraine should be given nuclear weapons to defend itself

Yesterday, 21:29

Moldova says delay in receiving Moscow envoy’s credentials no violation of 1961 convention

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry handed a note to Moldovan envoy to Moscow Lilian Darii, demanding an explanation for the situation

Return of US tech companies would pull Russia back into 90s, 'dependency' — IT CEO

According to Natalya Kasperskaya, should they return to Russia, these American companies will hold on to their "usual approach," that being predatory pricing, enormous discounts, lobbying, and bribery

Yesterday, 08:24

Kremlin says no intention to shorten list of unfriendly states

Russia has three lists of unfriendly countries for the use of diplomatic and economic countermeasures

Uruguay looking at joining BRICS New Development Bank

However, according to the embassy, Uruguay is not planning to join BRICS as a member state

Macron whipping up Russian-threat rhetoric to drag France into conflict — politician

Florian Philippot condemned Macron’s plans to send troops to Ukraine, which he confirmed in his address, as a "crime against peace"

Yesterday, 21:59

EU leaders to discuss conflict in Ukraine, European defense in light of US position

According to an EU official, both topics will be discussed in the context of the US new administration’s positions on the Ukraine conflict and European defense

Ukraine will not be able to replace Starlink promptly — expert

In case Elon Musk decides to bar Ukraine from accessing Sralink satellites, it will be a big problem for the Kiev regime, he added

Two days ago, 07:56

Russian Su-34 bomber wipes out Ukrainian army stronghold by glide bombs in Kursk area

After receiving confirmation from reconnaissance that the Ukrainian army’s personnel and stronghold had been destroyed, the crew safely returned to its airfield, it said

Yesterday, 10:19

US Democrats prefer Ukraine to their home country — Elon Musk

Earlier, Trump addressed the US House of Representatives and Senate with a speech on the situation in the country and domestic and foreign policy priorities

Yesterday, 16:57

Putin congratulates Gunba on winning Abkhazian presidential election

The Russian leader had a meeting with Badra Gunba at the Kremlin

Ukraine receives 80% of intelligence from allies, including US — newspaper

According to the newspaper's source in Ukraine, the country’s armed forces continued to receive intelligence from their partners as of March 5

Yesterday, 17:26

US in talks with Hamas on hostage release, Gaza ceasefire — media

According to the sources, the talks, involving US presidential envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler, took place in the Qatari capital of Doha

Yesterday, 10:00

Press review: EU opposition backs US aligned approach as Russia mediates talks with Iran

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 5th

Trump voices ‘last warning’ to Hamas if they don’t release all hostages immediately

"I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say," US President said

Yesterday, 15:28

Internet centers siphoning money from Russians amass in Ukraine — interior minister

According to the statistics from the Russian police, cybercrimes amount to 40% of the total number of crimes

Yesterday, 06:24

US Congress may censure lawmaker Green for trying to interfere with Trump's speech

Earlier, Green tried to interrupt Trump's speech, during which the Democrat shouted that the US leader has no mandate from the American people