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Articles with tag "Far East"
battling blazes
Far East Russia’s Sakha Declares Wildfire Emergency
Wildfires in the region have so far engulfed a total area of around 830 square kilometers — roughly the size of Berlin or New York.
classified case
Russian Woman Who Filmed Troops Sentenced to 12 Years for Treason
The young woman was accused of sharing footage of Russian soldiers and military equipment heading toward Ukraine with Kyiv.
2 Min read
24-hour shutdown
Russia Aborts Spacecraft Launch for Second Day in a Row
The Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket was due to be launched for the first time from Vostochny, a spaceport in Far East Russia’s Amur region.
2 Min read
rockfall
Russian Mining Accident Traps 13 as Kremlin Pledges Full Rescue Effort
Thirteen miners are believed to be under the rubble of the Pioneer mine in the Amur region, one of Russia's largest gold mines in terms of processing capacity...
1 Min read
remote areas
Parts of Far East Russia Report 100% Voter Turnout on First Day of Election
Early voting began in difficult-to-reach areas across 37 Russian regions, as well as parts of occupied Ukraine, in late February.
1 Min read
far-flung region
In First, Putin Visits Far East Russia’s Chukotka
Residents were filmed watching Putin’s motorcade in temperatures of minus 30 degrees Celsius.
1 Min read
high tides
Far East Russia Issues Tsunami Warning After Earthquake Strikes Japan
Authorities in Vladivostok said they expect waves to reach 30 centimeters by Monday evening and urged fishing vessels to return to shore.
2 Min read
Kamchatka
Volcano in Russia's Far East Spews Huge Ash Plume Into Atmosphere
The Klyuchevskaya volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes, began erupting in late June
1 Min read
Feature
Sakhalin Region Aims to Chart Russia's Climate Neutrality Course With Carbon Quotas
The Far East region has emerged as a testing ground for mechanisms that could pave the way for a carbon-neutral economy — first locally and eventually...
6 Min read
divisive conflict
Newspaper in Russia’s Jewish Region Stirs Outrage for Pro-Palestine Message
Nabat's editor-in-chief said the publication has started receiving threats for its “principled position against the imperialist aggression of the Israeli...
1 Min read
state of emergency
Powerful Storm Pummels Russia’s Far East
More than 5,000 residents were left without electricity following heavy rains and flooding in Far East Russia's Sakhalin region.
1 Min read
deepening ties
N. Korea's Kim Wraps Up Russia Trip With 'Heartfelt Thanks' to Putin
Kim Jong Un's tour of Russia's Far East sparked concerns in the West that Pyongyang could provide Moscow with weapons for its war in Ukraine.
2 Min read
'potential for cooperation'
North Korea’s Kim Tours Russian Fighter Jet Plant
The Gagarin plant, which is under U.S. sanctions, gave the North Korean leader a tour of Su-35 and Su-57 fighter jet assembly workshops.
2 Min read
'absolute secrecy'
N. Korea’s Kim Arrives in Russia for Putin Talks
Experts say Moscow likely seeks artillery shells and antitank missiles from North Korea, which in return could ask for food aid and advanced technology...
2 Min read
hardware relocation
Russia Moves Missile Systems From Island Chain Claimed by Japan – Reports
A University of Tokyo lecturer said the systems may have been redeployed to Russia’s borders with Ukraine “in preparation for a potential attack.”...
2 Min read
under water
Intense Rainfall Brings Floods to Russia's Far East Primorye Region
The Primorye region has been struck by flooding throughout the month of August, prompting an outcry from locals over official relief efforts.
1 Min read
inclement weather
Flash Floods Cause Major Power Outage in Far East Russia
A total of 70,000 out of the 600,000 residents of Vladivostok were left without electricity over an eight-hour period, said local authorities.
1 Min read
extreme weather
Flood-Hit Region in Russia's Far East Declares Emergency to Expand Disaster Relief
Primorye region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako promised higher payouts to families whose homes were damaged by tropical storm Khanun.
1 Min read
guilty plea
Former Gubernatorial Candidate in Russia's Far East Jailed on Fraud Charges
Andrei Ishchenko was found guilty of defrauding investors of 387 million rubles ($3.8 million) as CEO of the construction company Avrora-Stroy.
1 Min read
inclement weather
Flooding in Russia's Far East Triggers Evacuations
At least three people are believed to have drowned after heavy rains brought by tropical storm Khanun pummeled Russia’s Primorye region late last week...
1 Min read
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