Russian troops dig 7-kilometer trenches on coast of Crimea

On the coast from Evpatoria to the village of Zaozernoye, Russian troops dug a line of trenches, 7 kilometers 800 meters long. This is evidenced by satellite images that are at the disposal of Krym.Realii and the Radio Liberty project Schemes. Back in early March 2023, the length of the structures was a little more … Read more

The chief conductor of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow resigned due to the war in Ukraine

Principal Conductor and Musical Director Bolshoi Theater of Russia Tugan Sokhievwho at the same time is the musical director of the French National Orchestra of the Capitole of Toulouse, left both posts. Sokhiev explained his decision by the fact that in connection with what is happening in Ukraine, he is forced to make an “impossible” … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukrainians “not to panic” because of Russia’s aggression

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky recorded a video message in which he urged Ukrainians “not to panic” because of Russian aggression, and also said that the authorities were trying to achieve peace through diplomacy. “We have a strong, courageous army ready for anything, and this is not news … We rely, first of all, only … Read more

Lavrov demands a quick response from the West on “security guarantees”

Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow “has run out of patience” in anticipation of the West’s response to the Kremlin’s demands for “security guarantees”, in connection with which Russia is waiting for a written response within a week. Lavrov said this at his annual foreign policy press conference on … Read more

“We need to be prepared for the defeat of diplomacy” – Stoltenberg after the meeting of the NATO foreign ministers

NATO is ready to listen to Russia, but does not intend to compromise on the right of each country to choose its foreign policy. NATO Secretary General announced this Jens Stoltenberg following the meeting of NATO foreign ministers on 7 January He described the talks as an opportunity for Russia to demonstrate “a serious attitude … Read more

British warship collides with Russian sub – Defense

While on patrol in the North Atlantic, a British warship HMS Northumberland hit a Russian submarine. This was reported by the UK Department of Defense. The Royal Navy’s HMS Northumberland was tracking the Russian sub in late 2020 when the frigate’s towed sonar – a long cable with hydrophones that runs underwater behind the ship … Read more

Zelensky signs decree on sanctions against TV channels of Medvedchuk’s associates

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky signed a decree which introduced the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of December 28 on sanctions against TV channels “The first independent” and UkrLive associates of the people’s deputy from “HLE” by Viktor Medvedchuk. Sanctions for a period of five years have been imposed against Mediaholding Novosti … Read more

Putin said about the threat of solving the issue of Crimea “by armed means”

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that Western countries supported “Crimean platform”to resolve the issue of Crimea by armed means. He spoke about this at big press conference in Moscow. “And then, under the cover of new weapons systems [могут] push the radicals to resolve issues in the Donbass by armed means and, by the way, … Read more

The United States expressed readiness for a dialogue with Moscow on security guarantees for Russia

The United States is ready to negotiate with Russia on security issues, but the White House is making it clear that the Kremlin must first stop building up its military presence on the border with Ukraine. This was stated by the White House following the telephone conversation of the American President’s National Security Advisor on … Read more

Boris Johnson told Zelensky what he talked about with Putin

Prime Minister of Great Britain Boris Johnson during a telephone conversation with the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky told him what he talked about with the Russian president Vladimir Putin in the context of the situation in Ukraine and at its borders. It is reported by press service Downing Street. “He (Johnson – KR) repeated … Read more