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Coronavirus pandemic

Turkey identifies 15 cases of new ‘British’ coronavirus strain

They entered Turkey from the UK

ANKARA, January 2. /TASS/. At least 15 cases of the new coronavirus variant that was earlier detected in the United Kingdom have been detected in Turkey, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.

"We carried out research to identify that 15 people who entered our country from the UK have the mutated strain of coronavirus. We temporarily suspend entries to Turkey from the UK," he wrote on Twitter.

On December 14, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock reported that scientiests had identified a new strain of coronavirus. According to him, faster spread of COVID-19 in southeast England can be explained by the emergence of this new variant. On December 19, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that preliminary data suggests that the mutation can be 70% more infectious, however, there is no evidence to claim that its lethality is higher as well. Alarmed by the news, some countries suspended air travel with the UK.

Centenarian from Russia’s North Caucasus becomes world’s oldest paramotor passenger at 104

Aslan Gaboyev jointly with Igor Potapkin set a world record that was certified by Guinness World Records officials

Biden says he cannot be sure that all-out war in Mideast will be prevented

US President added that provided that Iran has "proxies as irrational as Hezbollah and the Houthis, it’s a hard thing to determine"

In case of deep strikes Russia to respond with more powerful weapons — Duma speaker

According to Vyacheslav Volodin, it is crucial for the parliaments of the United States and European countries to "understand and realize what can happen"

Russia demands that Ukraine’s claims in coastal state rights case be dismissed

Ambassador Gennady Kuzmin noted that the hearings on Kiev’s case against Moscow held at the PCA were successful for the Russian side

Tehran to give tougher response if Israel takes more hostile steps — Iranian envoy

"If Israel takes more action, we will give a tougher response," Kazem Jalali pointed out

Press review: BRICS challenges existing security concepts and Europe's economy in trouble

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 13th

Israeli Air Force destroys Hezbollah fuel depot on southern outskirts of Beirut

A series of powerful explosions occurred in the city during the night hours

West destroying Russian projectiles over Ukraine would involve US in war — Pentagon

Washington believes that Kiev can defend itself, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said

Israeli PM says shame on Macron for urging arms embargo against his country

Israel will defeat all its adversaries even without Western assistance, Benjamin Netanyahu said

Russia responds to US nuclear force adjustments, weapons flow to Ukraine — US expert

James W. Carden emphasized that decisions taken by several consecutive US administrations have only aggravated the situation in the field of nuclear deterrence

Americans question aid to hurricane victims in comparison with support to Ukraine

According to Newsweek, the US Congress allocated about $176 billion for US agencies to provide weapons and other support to Ukraine, while primary funding for domestic disaster relief programs amounted to roughly $20 billion each year

Israeli army calls on one Beirut neighborhood to evacuate as soon as possible

The satellite images released by the IDF highlighted residential blocks allegedly being used by Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement as military facilities

Ukrainian General Staff says situation remains tense in two DPR areas

Retired Ukrainian General Sergey Krivonos said earlier that only a miracle can save Ukraine after its recent failures on the frontline

Press review: Russia urges Israel to see reason and NATO at wits end on how to help Kiev

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 4th

US carries out strikes on 15 targets in Yemen — CENTCOM

"These targets included Houthi offensive military capabilities," the US Central Command said

Russia offers safe haven for people trying to escape Western liberal ideals

Under the document, such foreign nationals will have the right to apply for temporary residence in Russia "outside the quota approved by the Russian government and without providing documents confirming their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history and basic laws"

Conflict US escalating with Russia may 'destroy the entire world' — Tucker Carlson

"In a year, no one could be alive if we continue sleep-walking into a wider war with Russia," the reporter emphasized

Trump thinks Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities

In his opinion, the United States should be prepared for this scenario

More than 200,000 Russians migrated from Gmail to Xmail in September

During the last week, Xmail service users created accounts and transferred data by 25% more than a week earlier, the company noted

Annual inflation in Russia down to 8.57% from September 24 to 30 — Economy Ministry

Weekly consumer inflation stood at 0.19%, according to the price review

Elysee Palace condemns Netanyahu's statement on Macron's ‘shameful’ proposal — AFP

Leader of France expressed the opinion that stopping the supply of weapons to Israel for the fighting in Gaza is a priority on the path to a political settlement of the conflict

Legislators ask Azerbaijan’s top diplomat to reconsider relations with US — agency

Lawmakers proposed to terminate the 1997 Joint Declaration on Future Military and Defense Cooperation and the Agreement on the Acquisition of Equipment and Mutual Services

Iranian missiles managed to pierce Israel’s air defenses in some areas — WSJ

Tehran's attack failed to deal a more or less serious blow to Israel’s defense capabilities, the newspaper wrote

Russia delivers 29 strikes at Ukrainian military, energy sites over week

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 3,000 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility in the borderline Kursk area and the Kharkov Region over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

Russia's warning has been heard in most Western capitals — intelligence chief

Sergey Naryshkin pointed out that speculations about the possibility of crossing Russia's red lines on the issue of strikes with long-range Western weapons was a great delusion

About 20 Israeli servicemen killed or wounded on Lebanese border — Hezbollah

According to the the Shia organization’s official spokesman, Shia militiamen planted explosive devices along the enemy’s planned route and later blew them up from a distance

Hezbollah’s Executive Council head Hashem Safieddine killed by Israeli strike — report

The strike, which took place on Friday, also killed several other ranking Hezbollah members and officers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps

Decision taken on denazification, demilitarization of Ukraine — Putin

Justice and truth are on Russia’s side, President Vladimir Putin said

Russia does not exclude Europe from Eurasia’s security dialogue — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat drew attention to the fact that "the degradation of the military and political situation caused by the course of the collective West towards undermining the sovereign development of the continent's leading powers cannot in itself be acceptable to responsible Eurasian states"

Russian army takes operational control of all roads to DPR's Kurakhovo — official

Denis Pushilin added that Ugledar was the only major town in the South Donetsk direction, as its location on elevated terrain allowed the enemy to observe the surrounding area for dozens of kilometers

Bombs with power of 13 kilos of trotyle found in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria

An active accomplice of bandits was detained in the search operation and gave confessing testimony

Russian government backing over 500 construction projects in Crimea — Deputy PM

Marat Khusnullin highlighted the construction of four ramps to the sea coast from the Tavrida federal highway, as well as a comprehensive upgrade of treatment facilities

US fans flames in Middle East by not condemning Israeli actions — Lavrov

"When Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon in the early hours of October 1, the United States administration did not condemn in any way this act of aggression against a sovereign state," the top Russian diplomat noted

Dutch citizen remanded in custody in Moscow on charges of assaulting police officer

Harry Johannes van Wurden should be taken into custody for two months, until December 3

Friendly countries showing interest in Russian analog of Starlink — minister

Maksut Shadaev expressed hope that the constellation would have the huge export potential

Russian frigate takes part in navy festival in South Africa

The warship Neustrashimy has arrived in South Africa on an invitation to attend the SA Navy Festival

Court sentences Kazan school shooter Galyaviyev to life imprisonment

On March 11, 2021, Ilnaz Galyaviev, a graduate of Public School №·175 in Kazan, went on a shooting spree at his former school

Russia’s National Wealth Fund exceeds $130 bln as of October 1 — ministry

As of October 1, the amount of liquid assets of the NWF amounted to 5.255 trillion rubles ($54.9 bln), having increased by around 400 bln rubles compared with the same period in the previous month

Ukrainian snipers in Ugledar worked under NATO techniques — sniper

It is reported that in practice, the specifics of the Western principle of snipers’ operation do not stand out any particularly and do not make this category of fighters any special

Russian Language Popularization Council wins ministers' backing

Antonov concludes his tenure as Russian ambassador to United States — embassy

He will fly back to Moscow in the next few hours

Three layers of Russian air defense at Hmeymim air base in Syria

Beefing up the Russian SAM element in Syria with a cutting-edge S-400 Triumph (SA-21 Growler) long-range SAM system has considerably improved the air defense coverage of the key facility

BRICS countries back idea of common bank - Nabiulina

The ministers met on the eve of the fourth BRICS summit

Putin open for meeting with Biden, but no talks on this issue as of yet — Kremlin

"There have been no talks on this issue and as of today, at this moment, there are no prerequisites for it," Dmitry Peskov said

Crew Dragon to return to Earth on October 8 — Roscosmos

The Crew-8 mission has been working on the ISS since March 2024

Russia's Pantsir to have no problems with shooting down F-16 fighter jet — Rostec

Earlier this year, the manufacturers said that the Pantsir system successfully coped with the destruction of both ATACMS ballistic missiles and Storm Shadow cruise missiles in the special operation

Germany not coming to UNSC meetings on Nord Streams, despite invitation

"They prefer not to appear because of the continuing investigation," Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya added

Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories

The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine

Russian troops liberate Nelepovka community in Donbass region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 560 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Government involvement in Nord Stream blasts undeniable, says Russian envoy

Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya stressed that "it’s the basic desire of the masterminds and perpetrators of the crime to cover up their tracks and mislead investigators"

Rossiya airline to restart flights to Havana in October

The airline is also flying from Moscow to Cuba’s Varadero resort

Missile engine blast at testing site in northern Russia kills two

A rise of the radiation level was registered

Ukraine admits worsening of situation for its troops near Selidovo in DPR

According to spokesman for Ukraine’s 15th Kara-Dag brigade of operational assignment at the National Guard of Ukraine Vitaly Milovidov, the Russian military has intensified the suppression of Ukrainian firing positions

NASA astronaut Dyson views her flight with Russian cosmonauts as privilege

"It has been an honor to represent NASA, living and working aboard our magnificent International Space Station for the past six months," Dyson said

Trump says US will go to hell if he loses presidential election

The US will hold a presidential election on November 5

Russia’s liberating Ugledar allows for encirclement of Kurakhovo — expert

The Russian forces liberated Ugledar on October 3

Russian troops liberate two communities in Donbass, Kharkov Region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 95 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility in the Kharkov Region over the past day, the ministry reported

Biden doubts US presidential election will be peaceful

US leader added that Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, had dodged the question of whether he will accept any outcome of the vote

American Abrams tanks vulnerable even to Soviet-era weapons, says expert

US President Joe Biden announced on January 25 that Washington would hand over 31 M1 Abrams tanks to the Kiev regime

Energodar where Zaporozhye nuke plant is located experiences disruption to power supply

Specialists are looking into the reasons for this

Diplomat slams CERN’s decision to suspend cooperation with Russian researchers

According to Maria Zakharova, the West continues to pursue a policy aimed at inflicting "a strategic defeat" on Russia, in particular by increasing pressure in the field of fundamental science

Russian Defense Ministry announces liberation of Zhelannoye Vtoroye in Donetsk area

Ukraine lost up to 755 troops from operations of the battlegroup South over the past day

Possible permission to strike deep inside Russia paves way to nuclear conflict — diplomat

In Antonov’s opinion, Russia needs to do its best to avert a nuclear war, as there can be no winners in this kind of a standoff

Russia invites UN secretary-general to attend BRICS summit in Kazan

According to the statement, the UN expects that important agreements will be reached at the summit and that it will "give the necessary forward momentum to ensure that the goals set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" are implemented

Hezbollah says it won’t let Israel get entrenched in southern Lebanon — report

"Our forces are ready for any ground offensive," Mahmoud Kamati, a member of Hezbollah’s political council, said

Biden’s administration pushes world towards nuclear catastrophe — Russian ambassador

Anatoly Antonov also said he had tried to explain the essence of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposed amendments to the Russian nuclear doctrine to officials in the White House and the Department of State

Press review: Israeli reprisal against Iran looms and Iraq bets on Russia amid US exit

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 3rd

Ukrainian losses: situation in Kursk Region

The Russian troops are systematically liberating the Kursk Region, clearing it of Ukrainian servicemen, Akhmat Special Forces Commander Major General Apty Alaudinov said

Israel vows response to Iranian missile attack when, where it thinks fit — army spokesman

Daniel Hagari refused to comment on how "serious" or "significant" Israel’s response might be as he promised to issue a timely warning to civilians if the army moves to prepare to strike back

EU’s economic course is 'cold war' — Orban

"The economic cold war is very dangerous for Hungary because it hits us in the first instance, our export-oriented economy," the Hungarian prime minister said

Russian Defense Ministry announces liberation of Ugledar in Donetsk People’s Republic

According to the statement, the result was achieved due to "decisive actions by units of the battlegroup East"

Iran-Russia treaty on comprehensive cooperation ready for signing — ambassador

According to Kazem Jalali, the document was pre-approved by the presidents of both countries

If US moves to resume nuclear tests, Moscow will respond in kind — Russian diplomat

Ryabkov said Russia withdrew the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty in November 2023 because it "ran out of patience"

Iskander crew wipes out up to 80 Ukrainian troops, 12 armored vehicles in Sumy Region

According to the report, "Battlegroup North service members conducting reconnaissance operations discovered the gathering point of a company tactical group from one of the mechanized battalions of the 47th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces"

If Poles 'try to lay hands' on western Ukraine, Minsk will support Ukrainians — Lukashenko

The Belarusian president is certain that Poland pursues its own selfish interests in Ukraine

Gazprom to start construction of high pressure gas pipeline in 2025

Deputy CEO Oleg Aksyutin also noted prospects of implementing the technology of pipelines drying with the use of ultra-high frequencies

Romanian military claims Russian drone fragments found on their territory

According to the military, the area where the fragments were found is unpopulated and, therefore, there was no damage

Baby kangaroo kidnapped from Russia’s Yaroslavl zoo found alive in Moscow Region

Earlier, a suspect in the theft of three kangaroos from zoos in the Yaroslavl and Kaluga regions was detained

Ukraine's losses: situation in Kursk Region

Russian troops started demining the territories of the Kursk Region

Decision not to summon Skripals to court violates Russia’s right — Russian Embassy in UK

The statement was published as a response to the position of former Justice of the UK Supreme Court Anthony Hughes who was chairing the inquiry into the death of the British woman Dawn Sturgess

If Israel, US go to war with Iran, serious global crisis to follow — Turkish expert

Abdullah Agar said that Israel has received clear reasons for a strike on Iran together with the US, which until now "supported Israel only in the context of the principles and concepts of defense"

Stoltenberg could face life imprisonment for his crimes — lawyer

"We are talking about very serious charges," Philippe Vanlangendonck pointed out

Iran ready to respond to any aggression from Israel — deputy foreign minister

Iran's recent missile strike on Israel was dubbed Operation True Promise 2, similar to True Promise 1, an Iranian attack on the Jewish state in April 2024

Iran attacked Mossad headquarters, two Israeli airbases, says chief of General Staff

Iran also attacked radars of anti-missile systems and clusters of Israeli tanks

Russia rolls out first flight prototype of state-of-the art Okhotnik heavy strike drone

The drone’s serial deliveries to the troops are due to begin from 2024

West’s ‘Ukraine project’ deals mortal blow to global security — Russian diplomat

"It is obvious to us that the enemy will be defeated and victory will be Russia's," Anatoly Antonov said

Centenarian from Russia’s North Caucasus becomes world’s oldest paramotor passenger at 104

Aslan Gaboyev jointly with Igor Potapkin set a world record that was certified by Guinness World Records officials

Russian warplanes deliver strikes on four militant hideouts in Syria

"In the provinces of Homs and Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Aerospace Forces delivered strikes on four hideouts, used by militants who left the Al-Tanf zone," Ignasyuk said

Japan set to continue course toward peace agreement with Russia, new PM says

At the same time, Shigeru Ishiba stressed, Japan will continue with its sanctions pressure on Russia and support to Ukraine

Syria applied for BRICS membership, country’s ambassador to Russia says

We have sent written requests to join the organization, Bashar Jaafari said

BRICS countries may present instruments for mutual settlements at summit in Kazan

The key principles in designing the new financial system are decentralization of international interaction and the use of digital technologies, Andrey Mikhailishin said

Russian heavy strike drone Okhotnik makes first flight

The first flight lasted for over 20 minutes

Liberation of Ugledar shows that Western arms supplies to Kiev have no effect — diplomat

US administration officials refrain from commenting on the liberation of Ugledar "because it is impossible for them to admit the failure of their plan to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia," Anatoly Antonov said

Uganda gives US ambassador three days to leave country

According to Ugandan Armed Forces Commander Muhoozi Kainerugaba, William Popp engaged in activities that are inconsistent with his diplomatic status

Europe's military potential inferior to Russia's — Stoltenberg

Jens Stoltenberg complained that the European countries now had too few weapons, equipment and soldiers in a state of high readiness for a potential conflict

Russia puts number of Ukrainian casualties in Kursk area over past day at over 400

Enemy losses also included a tank and 15 armored combat vehicles, five artillery mounts

Ukrainian forces try to slow Russian advance near liberated Ugledar — analyst

On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of Ugledar from the Ukrainian military

Russia’s export duty on wheat to be $13.95 per metric ton from October 9

The export duty rate for wheat and meslin is calculated based on an indicative price of $213.4 per metric ton, for barley - at a price of $184.5 per metric ton, and for corn - $222.3 per metric ton

Capture of Ugledar to let Russian army successfully operate in Zaporozhye Region — expert

Ugledar is an important logistical hub in the DPR

Kenya wants to develop nuclear energy cooperation with Russia — ambassador

Peter Muthuku also said that countries can develop a sector of solar energy

Moscow may expand list of countries citizens of which can move to Russia easier — MFA

Russia approved a list of foreign states and territories that promote destructive neoliberal ideologies contradicting traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's consular department Alexey Klimov noted