Tag: Moscow

Gas explosion in Russia’s Cherkessk kills two, injures 11

Moscow, Oct 31 (IANS) Two people were killed and 11 others injured in a gas explosion at an apartment building in the Russian city of Cherkessk on Thursday, regional emergency services reported. The regional department of the emergencies ministry for the Karachay-Circassian Republic said in a Telegram post that three individuals had been rescued from […]

Russia declares six British diplomats persona non grata

Moscow, Sep 13 (IANS) In a move that will further strain the already fraught Russia-UK relationship, Moscow has revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats after the country’s counter-intelligence agency FSB accused them of involvement in espionage and subversive activities. The FSB, in a statement on Friday, said that it obtained “documents confirming London’s coordination […]

Russia launches counterterrorism operation in three regions for civilian safety

Moscow, Aug 10 (IANS) The National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) of Russia on Saturday initiated a counterterrorism operation (CTO) regime across Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions in response to recent security threats. The committee said that this measure was enacted on Saturday to protect citizens and prevent potential terrorist acts following an unprecedented attempt by Ukraine […]

Russia to extend ban on gasoline exports

Moscow, July 31 (IANS) The Russian government has decided to extend its ban on gasoline exports from August to October, local media reported on Wednesday, citing Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin. “In order to avoid any problems in these months, there will be no lifting of the (gasoline) export ban in August. It was […]

Russian Missile Forces conduct intensive exercises in Irkutsk region

Moscow, June 26 (IANS) The Russian Strategic Missile Forces are conducting planned exercises involving the Yars mobile ground-based missile systems in the Irkutsk region of southeastern Siberia, local media reported on Wednesday. “Service members of the Irkutsk missile unit are executing tasks and directives, including intensive manoeuvring actions along combat patrol routes,” RIA Novosti quoted […]