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Olympic Facts and Figures

Sochi 2014 in figures

All you need to know about Sochi Olympics

© ITAR-TASS/ Artyom Korotayev

Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony on February 7 gathered more than 40 heads of state and government, as well as the leaders of international organizations. On the whole, the Olympic and Paralympic Games were attended by 60 foreign leaders.

The official opening ceremony of the XXII Winter Olympics was held on February 7. The Games will end on February 23. The XI Paralympics are due on March 7 through 16.

Participants

Taking part in the Olympic Games are 3,000 athletes and 3,000 delegation members from 88 countries. The Paralympics will gather 700 athletes and 700 official delegates from 40 countries.

The largest team, 230 athletes, arrived from the US. The smallest teams, one athlete in each, came from the Bermudas, the British Virgin Islands, Venezuela, East Timor and Zimbabwe.

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PFC CSKA’s Pjanic is world star, says Russian Premier League’s president

We are happy that such world stars play in the RPL, Alexander Alayev said

Decision taken on denazification, demilitarization of Ukraine — Putin

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

Surprise was ‘key factor for success’ in Ugledar — battle group East’s deputy chief

All those who took part in storming this stronghold will be nominated for state decorations

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

Soviet 'worker and peasant girl' statue for 1937 World's Fair marks 80th anniversary

Sculptor Vera Mukhina said her work was to express "a robust and overpowering drive" that characterized the Soviet Union

UN Secretary-General calls for end to suffering in Middle East on Oct 7 attack anniversary

Antonio Guterres said that Hamas "must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit hostages"

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

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

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

Russian tank crews helped seize last Ukrainian army positions in Ugledar — top brass

Ugledar was part of a network of large Ukrainian army strongholds in the south Donetsk frontline area

SCO, OSCE, CICA find no violations in Kazakhstan’s NPP vote

Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vasilenko drew attention to the fact that more than 200 foreign journalists took part in covering the voting process.

Israeli Air Force strikes Hamas command centers in Gaza Strip

One of the centers, according to IDF, was a school in the Deir al-Balah

Over 35,000 suspected cases of mpox detected in Africa since beginning of year — WHO

In the week of September 23-29, the number of infections rose by 4,098 and the number of deaths by 156

Ties between North Korea, China correspond to key interests of their peoples — Kim Jong Un

Continuation and development of friendship between the DPRK and China corresponds to the fundamental interests of both countries, leader of the DPRK Kim Jong Un said

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

The US will hold a presidential election on November 5

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

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

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

Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine to Sudzha totals 42.1 mcm

On the previous day, the pumping equaled 42.4 million cubic meters while pumping in October has averaged over 42 million cubic meters

RUSADA reports 27 cases of 'availability for testing' rule violations in September

Since the start of the year, RUSADA inspectors registered cases of violations of the ‘availability for testing’

Strike on Israel shows that Iran's missiles can penetrate tight air defenses — expert

If Israel's allies join its attacks on Iran, their facilities, too, will become legitimate targets of the Islamic republic's armed forces, said Professor Ruhollah Modabber

World’s most famous stealth aircraft

TASS is reviewing world's most famous stealth aircraft while Japan is about to become the fourth country in the world possessing one

Voting in NPP construction referendum ends in Kazakhstan

According to the latest statistics available from the Central Referendum Commission, the turnout amounted to 61.56%; about 7.5 million cast their ballots

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

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

Everything you need to know about Russia’s Su-35 multirole fighter jet

February 19 marks ten years since a prototype of Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet performed its debut flight

Russia says its drone destroyed Ukrainian fighters in Kursk Region

The effectiveness of the missile strike is confirmed by live-recording footage, according to the ministry

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

Most Kazakhstanis support nuclear power plant project in referendum – exit polls

According to the Institute of Public Politics, the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan enjoys the support of 72.3% of the participants

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"

Ukrainian servicemen loot apartments of Ugledar residents before fleeing — top brass

The ministry emphasized that the Ukrainian troops tried to literally knock people out of the town

Slovak prime minister calls for commemorating Soviet Marshal Ivan Konev

Marshal played a decisive role in organizing the operations carried out on section of the Soviet-German frontline in Slovakia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said

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"

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

Ukraine's losses: situation in Kursk Region

Russian troops started demining the territories of the Kursk Region

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

Polish mercenaries in Ukrainian ranks openly shoot civilians in Sudzha

Eyewitnesses confirm the large presence of Poles in the area

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

US intelligence agency faces difficulties in obtaining data on Hamas — newspaper

According to its sources, since the October 7 attack, the US President Joe Biden administration has continued to prioritize intelligence gathering on other foreign crises

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

Hezbollah reports attack on military base in Israel's Haifa

In the Lower Galilee, the town of Safed was targeted twice by rockets

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

Specialists are looking into the reasons for this

PREVIEW: Putin to celebrate his birthday in office

The Russian President turns 72

Russia’s National Wealth Fund reaches around $142.58 bln as of August 1

At the same time, the volume of liquid assets of the Fund as of August 1 amounted to 4.665 trillion rubles ($54.01 bln), an increase of about 61.8 bln rubles ($715.58 mln) in comparison with the previous month

Russia’s drone industry needs to crush enemy Ukraine — expert

"This year, the main goal of the Dronnitsa meeting is to search for ways to achieve systemic superiority over the enemy and create a consistent industry that will outstrip this enemy both in terms of quality and quantity," Alexander Lyubimov said

Israeli Air Force attacks Hamas command centers in central Gaza Strip — army

IDF said that Shuhada al-Aqsa hospital were used to plan and execute attacks

China needs strong Russia while Russia needs prosperous, stable China — Lavrov

"Our friendly and good-neighborly relations are not within an alliance, but they are superior in their effectiveness to military-political alliances that exercise the logic of confrontation," the Russian foreign minister said

Russia’s Ambassador to US Anatoly Antonov returns to Moscow

According to earlier reports, Antonov had concluded his tenure as the Russian Ambassador to the United States

Russian soldiers eliminated Ukrainian militants who shot civilians in Kursk region

During one of these clashes, fighter eliminated two Ukrainian soldiers in hand-to-hand combat

PFC CSKA’s Pjanic is world star, says Russian Premier League’s president

We are happy that such world stars play in the RPL, Alexander Alayev said

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicts up to 460 casualties on Ukrainian army over past day

Battlegroup Center units continued advancing deep into the enemy’s defenses

Winner of Miss Russia 2024 pageant vows to do her best to win Miss Universe title

Valentina Alekseeva told TASS that she is overwhelmed with happiness, joy and excitement for the future

PREVIEW: Nobel Week kicks off in Sweden with announcement of medicine laureate

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Orban says his country 'will not surrender' to Brussels, world powers, migrants

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Japan's new prime minister accuses China, Russia of 'violations of airspace'

Shigeru Ishiba voiced his belief that Japan is currently facing the most challenging security situation since the end of World War II

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

Friendly countries showing interest in Russian analog of Starlink — minister

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

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

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

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

Death toll from Israeli strike on Deir al-Balah in Gaza rises to 21

According to the Al Jazeera television channel, there were displaced persons there

Ka-52M attack Ukrainian military near Kursk Region’s border

Helicopters carried out strikes against Ukrainian manpower and armored vehicles

More than 5,400 cross into Syria from Lebanon in one day — Russian military

The Russian center has observed a worsening in the humanitarian situation in the southern provinces of Syria following Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Russian Marines evacuate 20 people from liberated Obukhovka in Kursk Region

The serviceman added that mainly elderly people remained in the village

Lavrov sees US trying to 'insert' itself into Afghan peace process

The foreign minister emphasized that Russia has been consistently pursuing "a line to assist in solving the numerous ongoing problems of Afghanistan, developing for this purpose both the Moscow Format and the mechanism of meetings of neighboring countries"

China ready to strengthen strategic coordination with North Korea — Xi Jinping

According to him, the friendship between China and the DPRK has stood the test of time

US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace 14 times in 24 hours

Russia’s Aerospace Forces carried out strikes on two confirmed locations of militants who came out of the Al-Tanf zone.

Su-34 destroys Kiev forces’ stronghold in Kursk border area — Russian Defense Ministry

Having received confirmation from intelligence about the destruction of personnel and a stronghold of the Ukrainian armed forces, the crew safely returned to the airfield of departure

Israel does not rule out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities – top defense official

According to CNN, the US has made it clear that it opposes attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure

Ukraine trains terrorists in Syria in coordination with US — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat noted that the Western coalition continues to carry out strikes in Syria, "effectively encouraging the Kiev regime to engage in similar terrorist activities in Russian regions, where civilians and civilian infrastructure are targeted with direct support from the West"

Air defenses down four Ukrainian drones over three Russian regions last night

Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Gusev wrote on his Telegram channel that, according to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage on the ground caused by the wreckage of downed UAVs

Dutch Defense Ministry confirms delivery of first F-16s to Ukraine

There is no hint as to how many fighter jets have already been provided

UN General Assembly adopts Russian resolution against glorification of Nazism

The document was supported by 120 countries, while ten abstained and 50 voted against it

North Korea once again launches garbage balloons at South Korea

This was the 25th such launch since the end of May

Georgia denies rumored plans for recognizing Abkhazia, South Ossetia

No recognition or similar anti-national issues are being considered, executive secretary of Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party Mamuka Mdinaradze said

Russian troops seize control of fortifications in DPR's Ugledar

The DPR head pointed out that Ugledar was important for the Ukrainian military because its high-rise buildings made it possible to set up observation posts and a system of repeaters

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"

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

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

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

The Russian forces liberated Ugledar on October 3

Kenya wants to develop nuclear energy cooperation with Russia — ambassador

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

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

Israeli army reports new attacks on Hezbollah facilities in Beirut

Israeli military targeted the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah's militant wing in Beirut, including intelligence-gathering means, command centers

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

He will fly back to Moscow in the next few hours

Kim Jong Un says North Korea to use nuclear weapons if attacked

In DPRK leader’s words, the threatening rhetoric by hostile countries will not stop North Korea’s military buildup

Trump thinks Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities

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

Mali, Russia reaffirm mutual commitment to combat terrorism — portal

Russia welcomed Mali's efforts in the fight against rebel movements and expressed strong support for these efforts

Ukraine attacks Belgorod Region with over 130 munitions over past day

26 munitions and four drones were fired at the settlements of Belomestnoye, Bessonovka, Zhuravlyovka, Krasny Khutor, Krutoi Log, Nizhny Olshanets and Orlovka

Iranian airports resume receiving, dispatching flights

Flights have been operating normally since 11:00 p.m. local time

Soviet, Russian cardiac surgeon Renat Akchurin dies at 78

Akchurin was an internationally recognized authority in the field of cardiovascular surgery, who created in Russia such branches of heart and vascular surgery as cardiac microvascular and hybrid cardiac surgery

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

Russian drone wipes out Ukrainian UAV operator crew, artillery piece in Sumy Region

The Russian Defense Ministry also posted footage showing the destruction of the targets

Air raid alert issued in four regions of Ukraine

The air raid sirens went off in the Dnepropetrovsk, Zhitomir, Kharkov and Cherkassk regions

Lebanon shells Israel’s northern regions, firing some 20 projectiles — army

According to the army press service, shortly before midnight, "about five projectiles" from Lebanon were fired toward Haifa and its environs

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"

Russia’s strike destroys four HIMARS launchers, 35 foreign personnel in Ukraine operation

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 310 casualties on the Ukrainian army in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Orban hopes to see right-wingers come to power in Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister recalled that by now the right-wing forces had won elections in the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic, as well as formed a government in Italy.

Pope Francis calls for dropping ideology of vendetta in Middle East

Pope added that this attack entailed what he described as "devastating hostilities" that have harmed the Palestinian population, which is in need for help

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

Trade turnover between US, Russia plummeting more than sevenfold — report

US authorities continue evaluating and analyzing the impact of sanctions and countersanctions on trade, the report indicates

Iranian authorities cancel flights until morning of October 7

"Due to operational restrictions, flights from the country's airports will be canceled from 9:00 p.m.

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