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NASA spokesman sheds light on how ISS crew spends time leading up to launch

The launch was initially scheduled for February 11 but was put off for one day

CAPE CANAVERAL /Florida/, February 10. /TASS/. NASA spokesman Steven Siceloff told TASS how the members of the Crew-12 mission spend time in quarantine waiting to be launched to the International Space Station (ISS).

"Crews in quarantine have very tight schedules and most of the time is spent in training. They also sleep-shift to get on the same schedule as their launch and the ISS," he said.

"The crews also have time with family such as for barbecues and similar activities," he said. When asked whether he was speaking about offline contacts with family members, he answered in the affirmative. "Yes, in person. Immediate family is generally in quarantine protocol for the crews," he explained.

Roscosmos and NASA announced earlier that the launch of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) with Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev has been postponed again, this time to February 13, due to unfavorable weather conditions. The launch was initially scheduled for February 11 but was put off for one day. The crew - NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev - remain in quarantine at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Russian scientists create most powerful computer in country

The operating principle of the quantum computer is based on collective oscillations of the ion chain, the developers said

Russia to help Africa gain economic sovereignty, senior diplomat tells TASS

Sergey Vershinin noted that the African "continent undoubtedly has enough capacity" to achieve economic sovereignty

Russia’s space industry may see further budget cuts — space agency

Russia’s draft federal space program for 2016-2025 seeks $34 billion, which is already $11.2 billion less than was originally planned

Switzerland ready to serve as host for Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine

According to Le Temps, the confederation is just one the countries on the list that are ready to host the meeting of the Russian and US leaders

Russia-Armenia relations enter new phase amid 'challenging' realities — diplomat

Sergey Kopyrkin expressed hope that the recent visit to Moscow by speaker of Armenia’s parliament Alen Simonyan on February 5 and 6 will give an impetus to further movement on this track

Russia outpaces NATO in applying combat experience gained in Ukraine — commander

According to Pierre Vandier, at this point Ukraine is seeing a drones and robotics battle

Nuclear powers must act responsibly to avoid nuclear arms race — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov commented on Ankara’s statement about the conditions that could make Turkey pursue nuclear weapons

Figure skater Gumennik introduced as Russia’s champion before performing at Olympics

Russian athletes are competing under a neutral flag and are prohibited from displaying any connection to their country

Kremlin confirms Moscow’s contacts with France

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Moscow took note of French President Emmanuel Macron's statements about the need to resume relations with Russia

Italy’s Fontana becomes first female athlete to medal in six consecutive Winter Olympics

In addition to her Olympic merits, the Italian short track speed skater is the 2015 World Champion, also owning six silvers and ten bronze medals at the world championships

Kremlin experience unique yet has similarities with diplomatic service, spokesman says

Dmitry Peskov noted that these are both forms of public service

Russian stock indices mixed on Tuesday — market data

The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index lost 0.32% to 2,717.04 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 0.25% to 1,108.58 points

Rostec optics to track space debris at distances of up to 3,500 km

The telescope is scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2026

Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft crew feels well after return to Earth

The spacecraft’s descent capsule brought Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka and NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan back

Russian embassy firmly rejects London's 'fabricated, absurd accusations' of attacks

"Russia poses no threat to the United Kingdom and its people," the diplomatic mission underlined

Russian IT industry needs about 1 million specialists, says United Russia’s secretary

The struggle between countries for IT specialists is escalating, Andrey Turchak pointed out

West battlegroup’s mortars destroy Ukraine’s command posts, positions in Kupyansk district

Mortar crews received information about the location of enemy targets from the reconnaissance crews of unmanned systems troops in the 68th Sevastopol Motorized Rifle Division

EU to blacklist former Russian Olympic chief, chess federation head

EU sanctions imply a ban on trips to EU countries and the immobilization of assets in European banks

Over seven tons of drugs seized in Venezuela since New Year — interior minister

Diosdado Cabello recalled that in 2025 the country’s law enforcement structures took down numerous drug production operations and transit routes going through Venezuela from Colombia and Ecuador

Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov

"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added

IN BRIEF: What we know about Epstein files and reaction to them

Nikolay Novik, an expert at the Institute of World Military Economics and Strategy at the Higher School of Economics, said that the release marks the end of covering up for global elites, as the era of "backstage immunity" can be considered over

Russia, China set ambitious student exchange goal through end of decade — Russian minister

According to Valery Falkov, the number of applicants for student visas with Russian consular establishments in China has doubled in the past two years

Russia ready to expand anti-terrorist cooperation with Pakistan — diplomat

Maria Zakharova stressed that Russia had been calling for consolidating efforts of the entire world community against any forms and manifestations of terrorism

Macron calls for common borrowing tool for EU countries to 'defeat dollar hegemony'

The French president assured that the initiative he proposed would not apply to existing state debt

German-British startup announces successful test of hypersonic missile prototype

Serial production of the HS1 is planned to be launched by 2029

Saudi Arabia showing interest in Russian oil, gas production equipment

Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said that Moscow is in discussions with Riyadh regarding developing cooperation with the Institute of Oil and Gas Technology Initiatives

Russia open to dialogue on new treaties concerning global stability — Shoigu

The Russian Security Council secretary drew attention to Washington's policy in this area

Tribunal collects 700 testimonials from repatriated POWs about brutal torture in Ukraine

The tribunal will prepare a separate report to cover testimonies of prisoners of war

UK extends license for Lukoil's Bulgarian subsidiaries until August 13

The general license covers Lukoil Bulgaria, Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, Lukoil Aviation Bulgaria, and Lukoil Bunker Bulgaria

Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine

Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case

US ready to contribute to settlement in Ukraine by eliminating root causes — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister pointed out that the Russian and US sides shared a common stance that in the event of a conflict of interests, "it would be a crime to allow this to escalate into a heated confrontation, or any other confrontation"

EU, UK seek to suppress social media, while US wants to ensure freedom — Putin's envoy

According to Kirill Dmitriev, the Trump administration wants to give social media, truth, and Western world a chance

Russia’s UAZ plant releases Hunter all-terrain vehicle for special military operation

"The People's Front interacts with soldiers in all areas, so it understands their needs," Irina Kim said

Achieving special op goals to help build Eurasian security architecture — Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Minister added that Moscow prioritizes "promoting cooperation through multilateral associations involving Russia"

EU going to block Russian oil transportation together with G7 countries

The 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions will also include the ban on financial transactions for twenty more Russian regional banks, restrictions against payment systems and cryptocurrencies created by Russia, and certain foreign trade restrictions

Russian troops liberate Zaliznichnoye community in Zaporozhye Region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 420 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and three armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

EU wants power change in Hungary to secure Ukraine's membership — expert

Parliamentary elections in Hungary, which will determine the formation of a new government, are scheduled for April 12

Moscow to return all historically Russian lands to their 'rightful home' — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat stressed that linguistic, cultural and religious rights of those who remain under Kiev’s authority must be restored

Russia wrote off $20 bln of African nations’ debts, Putin says

It is highlighted that the mutual trade turnover is growing from year to year, which reached almost $18 bln as of the last year-end

Kiev’s attacks against CPC is cause for major concerns — Russian ambassador

Alexey Borodavkin said the situation had recently evened out and the consortium continued its operations

Lavrov highlights role of MFA staff involved in special military operation

The Russian foreign minister emphasized the role of a balanced and consistent foreign policy in the formation of a multipolar world

Venezuela resumes oil supplies to Israel — Bloomberg

The cargo is transported for Bazan Group, the top crude oil refiner in Israel

US integrating Russian tank protection technologies into Abrams tanks — Rostec

Bekkhan Ozdoyev added that the entire history of tank design is a history of evolution

Iran, Russia to sign two documents on Rasht — Astara railway construction

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a last-year meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that Iranian authorities had already purchased more than 100 kilometers of the 160-kilometer Rasht–Astara railroad section

Putin pays tribute to memory of Leningrad siege victims

On the way to the monument along the 300-meter alley from the Eternal Flame, the president traditionally laid flowers at one of the mass graves where his brother Viktor, who died in besieged Leningrad at a young age in the winter of 1942, rests

Top EU diplomat plans to propose list of concessions to demand from Russia

According to Kaja Kallas, everybody has to understand that the sides need Europe to have a peace deal

Russia, Ethiopia to explore construction of aluminum plant — ambassador

Evgeny Terekhin noted that the countries do not set rigid planned figures

French president calls on European leaders to resume dialogue with Russia

Emmanuel Macron sees the need "to arrange the resumption of European discussions with the Russians"

Hypersonic missile Tsirkon was used in special operation — Putin

The Tsirkon hypersonic missile was developed and is produced in the Reutov-based NPO Mashinostroyeniya

US seeks to advance its interests globally, not to divide zones of influence, says Lavrov

As the Russian foreign minister the US has declared that Washington has other concerns in the Western Hemisphere besides European security issues

Press review: EU turns to militarization and Japan PM Takaichi wins early election vote

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 9th

Trump demands half ownership of bridge between US, Canada

The US leader stressed that otherwise he will not allow this bridge to open

NASA spokesman sheds light on how ISS crew spends time leading up to launch

The launch was initially scheduled for February 11 but was put off for one day

IN BRIEF: What is known about current issues with Telegram’s operation in Russia

There have been more than 11,000 complaints from Russian users regarding Telegram’s operations over the past 24 hours, according to Downdetector’s data

Egyptian president receives Russian foreign intel chief

During the talks, the sides discussed recent developments in the region and in the world and agreed on the "necessity of strengthening Russian-Egyptian cooperation to prevent new spirals of escalation in the Middle East"

Russian Foreign Ministry, US Department of State maintain active contacts — diplomat

According to Alexander Gusarov, the contacts have never been on pause

Norway leads Olympic medal standings after four days

Germany and Sweden share second place

All guarantees discussed with Ukraine in Istanbul now null, void — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minster pointed to how these guarantees were formulated

Majority of Moldovan residents support integration with Russia — expert

Head of the Russian-Moldovan Friendship and Cooperation Center Dmitry Sorokin noted that there is a need to hold a referendum with two alternatives - becoming a part of Romania or Russia

Romanian authorities report drone fragments found on Black Sea beach

The metal debris was drifted ashore, local prosecutors have started an investigation

Russia’s advanced Su-35S fighter jet: premier performance over Syrian skies

Russia’s Su-35S aircraft, considered among the most dangerous fighter jets in the world today, have been redeployed to Syria

Russia expects West to explain who is to get 'security guarantees' in Ukraine — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister noted that "nowhere in the world, in no country between conflicting parties, be it the Arab-Israeli conflict or any other, there is anyone banning each other's languages"

Estonian intelligence chief says Russia has no plans to attack NATO countries

Kaupo Rosin added that Moscow "respects NATO and tries to avoid any open conflict"

US chips will be applied at data centers now under construction in Armenia — JD Vance

"These are chips that simply do not exist in most countries in the world," the US Vice President said

Press review: Epstein files hit UK government as Russia seeks role in Trump peace route

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 10th

Syrian government army being withdrawn from Kurdish-populated Hasakah city

According to the statement, units of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are leaving the city to return to their bases outside it

Zaporozhye plant's external power lines cut due to Ukrainian attack on Energodar

The main heating pipeline of Energodar has also been damaged in the attack

Iranian diplomat says Epstein saga may as well serve to promote Israeli interests

"These crimes have touched human lives across the world very deeply, and should in a certain sense be viewed as crimes against humanity," Esmail Baghaei added

Russia grants political asylum to Spanish national persecuted at home

Educator and IT specialist Enrique Arias Gil was accused of cyberattacks on behalf of Moscow

Putin holds phone call with South African president — Kremlin

Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa discussed issues related to the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of trade, economy and investment

Ukraine targets funeral procession in Zaporozhye Region: what we know

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik called the attack a despicable act by Satanists in the Ukrainian military

Russia opposes ties with Britain, Ireland, Canada given their political course — diplomat

Alexander Gusarov said that authorities of these countries resort to any attempts to eradicate different-thinking approaches regarding Russia

Putin, Lukashenko discuss current international issues over phone — Kremlin

The Russian President and his Belarusian counterpart held a telephone conversation

Lavrov talks US reluctance to follow through with peace proposals, security architecture

While Russia and the United States could have embraced broader cooperation following the summit in Anchorage, the opposite trend has been observed

Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian positions in Zaporozhye Region

The troops also destroyed a dug-out sheltering with Ukrainian military personnel

US attacks drug trafficking vessel in Pacific Ocean, two people dead — Pentagon

The vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific, the US Southern Command said

Naval Group, Thales to work on sovereign AI in France

According to the statement, the companies expect to quickly provide the solutions for the armed forces that "integrate the reliable, safe and sovereign AI," which will make it possible to expand their operational capabilities

Baku, Washington to cooperate on transit of critical minerals

The agreement envisages both public and private investments in infrastructure development

5 civilians killed, 9 wounded in Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporozhye Region during day

The head of the municipal area says the attacks targeted a bread delivery truck with a visible sign, a man on a bicycle

US intercepts tanker in Indian Ocean — Pentagon

The statement asserts that the tanker was operating in violation of the "quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean"

India started reducing Russian oil purchases — US Trade Representative

Russia continue to be the largest oil supplier to India despite West’s attempts to meddle in this cooperation, Russian Ambassador in New Delhi Denis Alipov told TASS earlier

Temporary failure of Leonardo system affects flight schedule

The Russian Ministry of Transport said that normal operation of the Leonardo booking system has been restored