Tag: Russia
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Russia launches 1st ever floating nuclear power plant
The project, begun in 2006 but weighed down for years by the economic crisis, uses the same technology as the old Soviet atomic icebreakers, though it has two small KLT-40S naval propulsion reactors.
August 24, 2019 -
Russia to beef up western, eastern borders amid tensions
Russia will take measures this year in its western military district to improve the preparedness of the troops, including its coastal forces, the air defence forces and logistics, Shoigu said.
August 22, 2019 -
China warns of counter-measures if US puts missiles on its ‘doorstep’
The United States Study Centre document also warned, "This growing arsenal of accurate long-range missiles poses a major threat to almost all American, allied and partner bases, airstrips, ports and military installations in the Western Pacific.
August 20, 2019 -
US tests new missile after withdrawing from INF Treaty
The test took place at 2.30 pm at San Nicolas Island, California, the Xinhua news agency reported.
August 20, 2019 -
Chandrayaan-2 all set to land on lunar south polar region on September 7: ISRO
The spacecraft will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface.
August 18, 2019 -
Russia supports India on Kashmir
In its statement issued on Friday, the Russian foreign ministry hoped India and Pakistan would resolve their differences by political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis in accordance with the provisions of the Shimla Agreement and the Lahore declaration.
August 10, 2019 -
5 killed in mysterious rocket test in Russia, 3 hurt
Authorities had previously said that two people had died and six were injured in the blast, including three staff members who suffered serious burns.
August 10, 2019 -
Russia backs Centre’s Kashmir move, says changes within framework of Indian Constitution
The United States also on Friday said that there is no change in its policy on Kashmir and called on India and Pakistan to maintain calm and restraint.
August 10, 2019 -
US set to pull out of nuclear treaty with Russia, raises concerns of new arms race
The treaty was signed by former US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987. It banned missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 km.
August 2, 2019 -
Russia launches production of Su-57 stealth fighter jet
The Russian Air Force was expected to receive two Su-57s prototypes by the end of 2019 and two more aircraft in 2020.
July 31, 2019 -
Midnight knock
If the objective is to forestall a large number of nominations, it is as yet unclear as to what charges the establishment would bring against those arrested.
July 30, 2019 -
BRICS nations call for comprehensive global approach to combat terror
Foreign ministers of the five BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) concluded their one-day meeting late on Saturday night in the Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro, adopting a joint statement which also called for concerted efforts by all states to fight terrorism under UN auspices on a firm legal basis.
July 27, 2019 -
Ukraine votes for new Parliament
The newly-created party is favourite and surveys have reported up to 49 per cent intending to vote for it.
July 21, 2019 -
Include all sections of Afghan society in peace process, India tells major powers
“Any process should respect the constitutional legacy and political mandate and should not lead to any ungoverned spaces where terrorist and their proxies can relocate,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said at a media briefing.
July 18, 2019 -
‘Good relationship’: Donald Trump refuses to criticise Turkey over S-400 missile deal
"I've had a good relationship with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan," Trump further said.
July 17, 2019 -
India, Russia discuss joint production of space systems
Director General of Russia’s ROSCOSMOS and former Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin held detailed high-level talks with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on all aspects of the India-Russia space cooperation.
July 14, 2019 -
Talking Russian tea
Notably, Russia produces almost 1 million kg of tea, but consumes 163.20 million kg by importing it from countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and China.
July 14, 2019