Body of Officer Killed in Palmyra Handed Over to Russia
Friday, 29 April 2016 07:42
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"It was a matter of honor for the Defense Ministry to return the body of First Lieutenant Alexander Prokhorenko, Hero of the Russian Federation, from the hands of terrorists," the Ministry said in a statement adding that the officer died while carrying out a military task in Syria.

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Gas Pipeline Explosion in Kaluga Region, Southwest of Moscow
Friday, 29 April 2016 05:14
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – An explosion occurred at a gas pipeline in Russia’s Kaluga region in the early hours of Friday.

"Open burning has been eliminated, according to preliminary information, no people were injured," the representative said.

An emergencies task force has been sent to the site, where a fire has erupted, ...

 
Pentagon Ignores John McCain, Demands More Russian RD-180 Engines
Thursday, 28 April 2016 22:14
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On Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter laid out a case for the Pentagon to continue purchasing Russian RD-180 rocket engines, arguing that the US has yet to properly test an operational and cost-efficient replacement to the Atlas V, built by US aeronautics vendor United Launch Alliance, and powered by the RD-180.

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Mission Creep: US Planes Spy on Russia, Complain About Being Intercepted
Thursday, 28 April 2016 22:01
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23:01 28.04.2016(updated 03:35 29.04.2016) Get short URL

Earlier this month, the USS Donald Cook, approaching Russian waters in the Baltic Sea, was buzzed by Russian aircraft. Pentagon officials decried the incident, accusing the Russian pilots of performing "unsafe" maneuvers.

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Mejlis wants blood. Blood of Tatars too
Monday, 25 April 2016 14:03
The US Ministry of Justice banned the Crimean Tatar People Mejlis, as being an extremist organization. Washington called on Moscow to cancel this “unfounded and illegal” order. What for does the West pile up so much lie around the Crimean-Tatar problem?...
 
Russia determined to intercept any drone violating its airspace
Friday, 22 April 2016 14:33
Russia's new radar will be able to detect not only ground, but also air targets. The new complex will stay on guard of both the state border and strategically important objects. The systems will monitor the movement of vehicles, people and small drones at a distance of 20 kilometers...
 
PAK DA: Invisible bomber to replace White Swan
Wednesday, 20 April 2016 18:13
In 1999, Russia announced the works to create a new strategic bomber to replace Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bomber aircraft (the White Swan, NATO reporting name Black Jack). The new plane was to be ready by 2010, but the plans did not materialize, due to shortfalls in the development of the engines...
 
Prime Minister Medvedev: No reforms at people's expense
Tuesday, 19 April 2016 17:28
On April 19, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev delivered a report at the State Duma about efforts of the Russian government to overcome consequences of the economic crisis in Russia. The Russian economy remains under the heavy influence of several negative factors. In 1990s, such conditions would have destroyed Russia...
 
New CCTV system will scan passengers’ faces on Moscow Metro
Tuesday, 19 April 2016 13:49

A smart CCTV system will be launched on the Moscow Metro by the end of the year. The announcement was made by the head of the underground rail network, Dmitry Pegov, in an interview with the Izvestiya newspaper on April 18.

"The new cameras will scan the face of each passenger as they enter the underground and will follow them on their journey,...

 
S-400 missile systems not to take part in Victory Day parade in Red Square
Tuesday, 19 April 2016 13:46

Russia’s newest S-400 surface-to-air missile systems will not be taking part in this year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, and that has always been the plan, according to a press release by the Almaz-Antey concern, which makes the missiles.

Earlier there were reports in the Russian media that S-400s would not be taking part ...

 
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