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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Second Summit Economic And Humanitarian Forum Russia Africa on July 27, 2023 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin is weighing whether to attend his first in-person meeting with Western leaders since his forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, a Kremlin source tells NBC News. In 2014, after Russia's annexation of Crimea, Putin was publicly shunned and sidelined during the G20 meeting in Australia. Next month's G20 summit is already set to be the most contentious in years and an important litmus test of many countries' true positions on Ukraine. "And some of the leaders, including President Biden, already decided to ignore President Putin and not take any picture with him."

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Putin, hasn't, Xi Jinping, Alexey Maslov, Maslov, Jonathan Eyal, Dmitry Peskov, Nirmala Sitharaman, Cyril Ramaphosa, Andrei Fedorov, Russia's, Putin's, Fedorov, Biden, Jamal Khashoggi, Modi, Eyal Organizations: Russia Africa, Summit ., Western, NBC News, Kremlin, Institute of, Studies, Moscow State University, Royal United Services Institute, International, ICC, United Nations, Washington Post, Mr Locations: Saint Petersburg, Russia, Ukraine, New Delhi, Russian, Belarus, China, Central, London, Crimea, Australia, Bali , Indonesia, France, Bali, Russia's, Johannesburg, Brazil, India, South Africa, Rome, United States, Saudi Arabia, Saudi

☆ Russia is evacuating a village that may be hit by falling rocket debris as it prepares for its first moon landing in almost 50 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

On Friday, Russia returns to lunar exploration with its first expected moon landing since 1976. But one village in Russia's Far East, which could be hit by falling rocket debris, is being evacuated. The village falls within the potential impact zone of the launch, making the evacuation necessary, he added. After a hiatus of nearly 50 years, Russia will launch its first lunar landing spacecraft on Friday. Scientists believe the south pole of the moon contains a lot of water ice, which astronauts could potentially mine for rocket fuel.

Persons: Alexei Maslov, Luna, Maslov, Yuri Borisov, Borisov Organizations: Residents, Service, Vostochny, Google, Reuters, Agence, Press, AFP Locations: Russia, Russia's Far, Wall, Silicon, Shakhtinsky, Russia's Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk region's Verkhnebureinskyi, Moscow, Agence France, India

☆ Russia to evacuate village for first lunar lander mission in half century
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Kirill Kudryavtsev/Pool/File PhotoAug 7 (Reuters) - Russia will evacuate a village in its far east on Aug. 11 as part of the launch of Russia's first lunar lander mission in nearly half a century, a local official said on Monday. The Luna-25 lunar lander, Russia's first since 1976, will be launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, some 3,450 miles (5,550 km) east of Moscow, according to Russia's Roscosmos space agency. Luna-25 will launch on a Soyuz-2 Fregat booster and will be the first lander to arrive on the South Pole of the moon, Roscosmos has said. The lander is expected to operate on the lunar surface for one year. Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Gerry DoyleOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Kirill Kudryavtsev, Luna, Russia's, Alexei Maslov, Roscosmos, Lidia Kelly, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Russian Soyuz, REUTERS, Vostochny, Thomson Locations: Russian, Lomonosov, cosmodrome, Uglegorsk, Blagoveshchensk, Amur, Russia, Moscow, Russia's Khabarovsk, Verkhnebureinskyi, Khabarovsk, Shakhtinskyi, Melbourne

☆ Angered by counteroffensive complaints, Ukraine's top general says the expected mission is 'not feasible at all' with just the weapons his army has now
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Kyiv's top general, doesn't want to hear complaints that it's moving too slow. The pace is grinding in some sectors of the front, but Kyiv's top general says he doesn't want to hear complaints it's going too slow. Kyiv's military is currently undergoing several offensive maneuvers along the front lines in the eastern and southern regions and has made small — but, at times, costly — territorial gains in the process. Armed with the right missiles, these aircraft could help support Ukraine's air defenses and inflict damage on Russian positions at range. "So we just need to continue to support Ukraine and ensure that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign independent nation in Europe."

Persons: Valerii, —, it's, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Zaluzhnyi, Sasha Maslov, Ukraine doesn't, Neskucne, Ercin Erturk, Biden, Pat Ryder, Mark Milley, there's, GENYA SAVILOV, wishlist, Jens Stoltenberg, We'll, Stoltenberg Organizations: Washington Post, Service, Ukraine, Ukraine's Armed Forces, Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, Washington, Getty, NATO, Ukraine's, Pentagon, Russia, Ukrainian Army, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images, Army Tactical Missile, Artillery, Street, Pentagon Press, Air Force, Joint Chiefs, Staff Locations: Ukraine, Russian, British, Russia, Storojove, Donetsk, ATACMS, Ukrainian, Avdiivka, AFP, Denmark, Netherlands, Europe, Lithuania

☆ State treason trial of Russian physicist begins in St. Petersburg
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 1 (Reuters) - The criminal trial of a prominent Russian physicist accused of state treason opened in St Petersburg on Thursday amid tight secrecy and concerns over the health of the elderly defendant. The case, marked as "top secret", is closed to the media and public, the St Petersburg court has said. Maslov was a professor and researcher at the Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, one of Russia's top scientific centres. Soon afterwards, Maslov was sent to Lefortovo prison in Moscow, a former KGB interrogation site, before being transferred to St. Petersburg to stand trial. Russia's parliament voted in April to increase the maximum penalty for treason to life imprisonment from 20 years.

Persons: Anatoly Maslov, Maslov, Lucy Papachristou, Gareth Jones Organizations: Kremlin, Reuters, Khristianovich, of Theoretical, Mechanics, Thomson Locations: Russian, St Petersburg, Siberian, Novosibirsk, Petersburg, Maslov, Moscow, St, hypersonics, China

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☆ Factbox: Who are the three Russian scientists accused of state treason?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Lucy Papachristou | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

May 18 (Reuters) - Three Russian scientists who have worked on hypersonic missile technology face "very serious accusations" of state treason, the Kremlin says. Maslov was detained early in the morning of June 28 last year in Novosibirsk, according to an interview that his sons Nikolai and Alexei gave to local media. He declined to tell them anything about the possible reasons for his arrest, and they learned from his lawyer that he was being charged with state treason. Kommersant newspaper reported that Maslov was accused of divulging state secrets related to hypersonics, but provided no further details. Born in Siberia, he studied in the aircraft engineering department at Novosibirsk State Technical University.

☆ Russian scientists criticize arrest of hypersonic researchers in open letter
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Katharina Krebs | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The arrest of three Russian scientists on suspicion of treason has been criticized by members of a Russian scientific institute, who warn the move has created a chilling effect in the community. The three Russian scientists, Anatoly Maslov, Alexander Shiplyuk and Valery Zvegintsev, were detained by the country’s security services in the past year, according to the open letter published this week by members of the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM). The letter appealed to Russian authorities to “protect Russian aerodynamic science,” and warned that staffers not understand how to “do their job” for fear of being accused. In these circumstances, it’s simply impossible for our institute to work,” the letter also said. On Tuesday, TASS also reported Zvegintsev, ITAM’s chief researcher, had been placed under house arrest, citing a statement published by the court.

☆ 3 scientists behind Putin's 'unstoppable' missiles were jailed for treason. Russian researchers say they are now living in fear.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Three Russian scientists involved in missile development have been arrested, according to reports. The scientists are accused of treason, a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison. The missiles they helped create are among the most prized weapons in the Russian military's arsenal. The arrest of Shiplyuk, director of the institute's Siberian branch, was reported by Russian state media last August, and Maslov, its chief researcher, last July. They say younger scientists are being deterred by the arrests from pursuing similar research.

In 2012, Maslov and Shiplyuk presented the results of an experiment on hypersonic missile design at a seminar in Tours, France. In 2016, all three were among the authors of a book chapter entitled "Hypersonic Short-Duration Facilities for Aerodynamic Research at ITAM, Russia". The cases showed that "any article or report can lead to accusations of high treason", the open letter said. It said such cases were having a chilling effect on young Russian scientists. Asked about the letter, Kremlin spokesman Peskov said: "We have indeed seen this appeal, but Russian special services are working on this.

☆ Carol Burnett's birthday special' is an elegant (and hilarious) event
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Hulton Archive/Getty Images Burnett peeks at a portrait of herself that was being painted by artist Dmitri Vails in 1963. CBS/Getty Images Burnett interacts with the audience of her new variety show, "The Carol Burnett Show," in 1967. CBS/Getty Images Burnett, left, and Cher perform a skit on "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" in 1972. CBS/Getty Images Burnett poses with her memoir "One More Time" at a book signing in Beverly Hills, California, in 1986. Will Hart/NBC/Getty Images Carol Burnett Square was unveiled in Los Angeles in front of her alma mater, Hollywood High School, in 2013.

☆ Band of Barbers, Judges and Security Guards Uses Soviet-Era Guns to Repel Russian Drones
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Matthew Luxmoore | Photographs Sasha Maslov For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

KYIV, Ukraine—A unit of Ukrainian volunteers took aim as the drone passed through the fog at the end of last year, emitting its trademark growl. One member pulled the trigger of his modified Soviet-era heavy machine gun. The drone—a Shahed-136 produced by Iran but launched by Russia—plummeted to the ground, the gun operator later recalled.

☆ Au trăit jumătate de secol împreună. Peste 50 de cupluri din Chişinău şi-au sărbătorit nunţile de aur şi de diamant
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-04 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

S-au îndrăgostit unul de altul, s-au căsătorit şi au trăit jumătate de secol împreună. Peste 50 de cupluri din Chişinău şi-au sărbătorit nunţile de aur şi de diamant. Primăria municipiului Chişinău a organizat un eveniment festiv în cinstea lor.Soţii Victor şi Valentina Rabii sunt împreună de mai bine de jumătate de secol. Noi ne-am căsătorit în Leningrad, 20 de ani am trăit în Murmansk şi am venit la Chişinău. ''Ne-am căsătorit în 13 martie, nimeni nu vroiau să se căsătorească în această zi.

Persons: Valentina Rabii, Eu, Valentina, Lidia, Valentin Maslov, Corina Ţepeş, Costi Burlacu, Constantin Moscovici Locations: Chişinău, Leningrad, Murmansk, Moldova, soţi, Municipiului Chişinău

☆ VIDEO, FOTO/ Liderul de la Tiraspol surprins în zona VIP a aeroportului de la Chișinău: A plecat la Moscova cu un avion privat
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-14 | by ( Jardan Cristian | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +2 min

Jurnal TV l-a surprins pe liderul de la Tiraspol, Vadim Krasnoselski în momentul în care intra în sala VIP a aeroportului din Chișinău. Însoțit de 2 agenți de pază, Krasnoselski a coborât dintr-un autoturism de culoare neagră, parcată la intrarea în zona VIP și a intrat nestingherit în sala de așteptare fără a da comentarii. Cei de la Jurnal spun că liderul de la Tiraspol este însoțit în vizita sa și de unul dintre patronii holdingului „Sheriff”. Un canal de telegram care prezintă informații despre regimul de la Tiraspol anunță că liderul regiunii a plecat la Moscova la bordul unui avion de lux. „Se spune că acolo (Moscova n. red), liderul de la Tiraspol are planificate 2 întâlniri importante.

Persons: Vadim Krasnoselski, Dmitri Kozak, Vadim Nicolaevici, Igor Maslov, Leonid Manakov, Vitalie, Andrei Rudenko Organizations: Sheriff, Euro Locations: Tiraspol, Chișinău, Moscova, Sheriff, Ucrainei, Rusia

☆ /FOTO/ Un deputat PAS a publicat imagini care ar reprezenta corespondența dintre Igor Dodon și Andrei Neguța. Alegerile prezindețiale, printre subiectele abordate
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-10 | by ( Sensmedia Srl | Loredana Buzdugan | Tatiana Bodorin | ) tv8.md time to read: +2 min

Deputatul Partidului Acțiune și Solidaritate (PAS), Dumitru Alaiba, a publicat marți, 10 noiembrie, câteva imagini, care, potrivit lui, ar demonstra corespondența dintre șeful statului Igor Dodon și ambasadorul R. Moldovei la Moscova, Andrei Neguța. Printre subiectele discutate de către Igor Dodon și Andrei Neguța se regăsesc alegerile prezidențiale din R. Moldova, subiectul otrăvirii opozantului rus, Aleksei Navalnîi, dar și Igor Maslov. Potrivit lui Dumitru Alaiba, în email mai sunt puși în copie șeful cabinetului lui Dodon, Nicolae Posturusu și consilierul lui Dodon, Victor Gaiciuc. Dodon citește notele elaborate de Neguța înainte ca acestea să fie remise oficial la MAEIE și le cenzurează cu text deschis”, afirmă deputatul. Solicitați să comenteze veridicitatea informațiilor, purtătoarea de cuvânt a lui Igor Dodon, Ludmila Muntean, a declarat pentru tv8: „Fabrica de fake-news a partidului PAS și a doamnei candidat Maia Sandu lucrează la maxime turații pe acest final de campanie.

Persons: Dumitru Alaiba, Igor Dodon, Moldovei, Andrei Neguța, Aleksei Navalnîi, Igor Maslov, Dodon, Nicolae Posturusu, Victor Gaiciuc, ., Ludmila Muntean, Maia Sandu, Le Organizations: Ministerul, Externe, Moldova, tv8, TV8 Locations: Moscova, Moldova, Kremlin, Federației Ruse

☆ Cine sunt „sursele” din R.Moldova ale generalului FSB Cernov, vizat în investigația „Dossier”-RISE
▼ + stars: | 2019-04-16 | by ( ) deschide.md time to read: +8 min

Investigația Centrului „Dossier” (Досье) și RISE Moldova cu privire la implicarea serviciilor speciale ruse în politica internă a R.Moldova a bulversat societatea. Igor a cerut urgent să aducem la cunoștința Moscovei această veste”, se menționa în scrisoarea lui Kașirin. Pentru „meritele deosebite” aduse în consolidarea prieteniei și colaborării dintre Rusia și R.Moldova, Tuleanțev a fost decorat de Federația Rusă cu Ordinul „Lomonosov”. O altă persoană care apare în investigația „Dossier”-RISE este cetățeanul rus Serghei Perfiliev, unul dintre „consultanții” lui Igor Dodon în cadrul scrutinului prezidențial. Detalii: Investigație „Dossier”-RISE // Moscova se implică în politica din R.Moldova prin PSRM și Dodon, alias „Kremlinovici”

Persons: Vladimir Cernov, Vasili Kașirin, Igor, Muntean, Vlad Plahotniuc, Kașirin, Igor Tuleanțev, Vladimir Putin, Tuleanțev, Lomonosov, . El, Moldovei, Mihail Garbuz, Mihail Formuzal, Dmitri Rogozin, Igor Beloborodov, Leonid Reşetnicov, Serghei Perfiliev, Igor Dodon, Valeriu, Bogdan Țîrdea, Valeriu Ostalep, Igor Maslov, Ostalep, Cernov, Securitate, preşedintelui Dodon, I . Dodon, Ştefan, Pascaru, Dodon ., Dodon, Ilan Şor, Igor Tuleanțev, Igor Maslov Organizations: Moldova, PCRM, Ligii Tineretului Rus, Uniunea, Găgăuziei, Partidului Regiunilor, SIS, Generale, NATO, Partidul, Евразийское агентство новостей – Eurasianews, Eurasia Inform, Mihail Garbuz, Mihail Formuzal, Leonid Reşetnicov Locations: Kremlin, Federației Ruse, Chișinău, R.Moldova, ruse, Republica Moldova, RM, Eurasia, Rusia, Federația Rusă, Bălți, Fălești, rus, Transnistria, Rusiei, Ţările, Tiraspol, SUA, Chişinău, Moscova, PSRM, Досье, Rusia

☆ Primul caz de COVID-19 într-o țară care până acum nu a raportat nicio infecție
▼ + stars: | 2012-05-06 | by ( ) news.yam.md time to read: 1 min

09:30Pozele obținute de Jurnal TV arată că ambasadorul Andrei Neguța și-ar fi coordonat acțiunile de la Moscova cu Igor Dodon. Acesta îi indică cum să-și redacteze notele pe care urma să le trimită la Ministerul de Externe de la Chișinău. Discuția îl vizează pe Igor Maslov, despre care s-a scris că ar fi coordonatorul de la Kremlin al lui Dodon. Deputatul PAS Dumitru Alaiba, care a ajuns și el în posesia fotografiilor, a scris pe blogul său că Dodon citește notele elaborate de Neguța înainte ca acest...

Persons: Andrei Neguța, Igor Dodon ., Igor Maslov, Dodon ., Dodon Organizations: Externe Locations: Moscova, Chișinău, Kremlin

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