As usual, the Russian authorities say that „there were no casualties or damage, no fire occurred“.
At the same time, Russian Telegram channels posted photos and videos taken by local residents showing the strikes at the plant.
Archiv: Moskau / Moscow (city)
Ukrainian drone targets Moscow oil refinery
Video shows the moment Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Moscow region on Sept. 1, in what appeared to be one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia yet.
Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack climbs to 133 – investigators
The death toll in the attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow Region has grown to 133, Russia’s Investigative Committee said on Saturday. Emergency services continue to dig through the rubble of the building, which was partially destroyed in a massive fire sparked by the attackers.
The tally had previously stood at 115 and is feared to grow even further, given the scale of destruction inflicted on the concert hall. Over 150 people were wounded in the attack.
Regierungserklärung von Scholz: „Russland ist nicht so stark, wie man denkt“
Dem SPD-Fraktionschef Rolf Mützenich warf Merz wegen seiner These vom Einfrieren des Krieges indirekt Feigheit vor: „Friedfertigkeit kann das Gegenteil von Frieden bewirken.“ Mit Blick auf Kremlchef Wladimir Putin ergänzte er: „Einem solchen skrupellosen Kriegsverbrecher kann man nicht mit Feigheit begegnen, sondern nur mit Klarheit und Entschlossenheit.“
Russlands Krieg gegen Ukraine: Scholz begründet Nein zu „Taurus“-Lieferung
Der „Taurus“ ist einer der modernsten Flugkörper der Luftwaffe. Die Präzisionswaffen können Ziele in 500 Kilometern Entfernung treffen. In diesem Radius liegt von der russisch-ukrainischen Grenze aus gesehen Moskau.
Germany’s Scholz rules out Taurus long-range missiles delivery to Ukraine
German-made Taurus cruise missiles can hit targets up to 500 kilometres away with great precision. Unlike Germany, the UK and France have already delivered long-range systems to Ukraine.
However, adjustments necessary to restrict Taurus’ “very far-reaching” range would require German soldiers to operate in Ukraine, which has so far been excluded as an option, and would, in any case, require an official parliamentary vote, Scholz said.
Hamas representatives in Moscow to hold talks with Russian diplomats
(Oct 26, 2023)
„I can say and confirm that representatives of the relevant Palestinian movement (Hamas) are on a visit to Moscow. As for contacts, we will inform you (about their results) additionally,“ Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said at a news conference in Moscow.
Hamas says leadership visited Russia, met Sergey Lavrov
March 14, 2023
The Palestinian armed group Hamas said on Tuesday that it sent a high-level delegation to Russia and held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
In an interview published on Hamas’ website, Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau, said party leaders visited Russia and met Lavrov and that the visit was a reflection of Hamas’ weight among major global powers.
Hamas team lands in Russia ahead of meeting with top officials
(4 May 2022)
The delegation is made up of Hamas officials based outside of Gaza.
Hamas has seen its ties with Russia improve in recent years. Last month, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh held a rare phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Russia Destroys Drones Near Moscow, as Attacks Far From the Front Line Intensify
(Aug. 9, 2023)
It was the 12th time in the past three weeks that Russian officials had reported intercepting such aerial attacks in the heart of the capital.
Drohnen auf Moskau als „politische Kampagne“
Sie verglich die vergleichsweise geringen Schäden in Moskau mit dem beispiellosen Terroranschlag auf das World Trade Center in New York 2001. Dort habe es viele Opfer gegeben, sagte Sacharowa. „Aber die Methode ist doch die gleiche“, behauptete sie im YouTube-Kanal SolovievLive.
Es handle sich um „extremistische und faschistische Methoden“, sagte Sacharowa. Peskow wies Sacharowas Vergleich allerdings zurück, im Kreml werde da keine „Analogie“ zu dem Flugzeuganschlag am 11. September 2001 in New York gesehen.
Angriff auf Moskauer Geschäftsviertel: Schweigen nach den Drohnenattacken
Mit den Anschlägen des 11. September 2001 lassen sich diese Drohnenangriffe nicht vergleichen, stellte der Präsidentensprecher fest – und das meldeten russische Nachrichtenagenturen umgehend per Eilmeldung. Aber der Krieg gegen die Ukraine ist über die Drohnenangriffe in Moskau angekommen.
Der erste fand am 3. Mai statt: Zwei Flugkörper explodierten direkt über dem Kreml – bis heute ist es ein Anschlag mit vielen Fragezeichen zur Urheberschaft.
++ Ukraine hofft auf Langstreckenraketen ++
Die Ukraine hofft nach Angaben von Botschafter Makeiev auf Langstreckenraketen und Marschflugkörper aus Deutschland.
Erneut Drohnenangriffe auf Moskau
Bereits am Sonntag hatte Russland eigenen Angaben zufolge ukrainische Drohnen abgeschossen, die zwei Bürotürme im Moskauer Geschäftsviertel beschädigt hatten. Moskau liegt rund 500 Kilometer von der Grenze Russlands zur Ukraine entfernt.
Germany hands over new military aid package to Ukraine
Germany has handed over a new aid package to the Ukrainian army, which includes vehicles, drones and ammunition, the German government press service said.
Ukraine again reported bringing war deep into Russia with attacks on Moscow and border region
Photos and video showed that a drone had ripped off part of the facade of a modern skyscraper, IQ-Quarter, located 7.2 kms (4.5 miles) from the Kremlin. When the drone hit, sparks, flames and smoke spewed from the building, with debris falling on the sidewalk and street. Windows were blown out, and metal window frames were mangled. A security guard was injured, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency officials. Russia’s Ria-Novosti news agency reported the building’s tenants included several government agencies.
Russia says military coordination with Israel in Syria will continue as usual
(27 February 2022)
Russia is a main player backing the Syrian government in a grinding civil war, while Israel has waged a years-long campaign of airstrikes aimed at pro-Iranian fighters located there and at preventing the transfer of Iranian-supplied weaponry.
“Our military officials discuss the practical issues of this substantively on a daily basis. This mechanism has proven to be useful and will continue to work,” the Russian embassy said in a statement to The Times of Israel.
‚Israel, Russia to coordinate in air, sea, and electromagnetic arena‘
(October 27, 2015)
In Russia, Eisenkot met with his Russian counterpart, General Valery Vasilevich Gerasimov – the first time chiefs of staff from Russia and Israel held a direct meeting in Moscow. Eisenkot also participated in part of the meeting held between Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Afterward, the two sides agreed to set up a joint working group led by the deputy chiefs of staff from each country.
Wagner agrees to end ‘insurrection’ – Lukashenko
Evgeny Prigozhin agreed to halt his march on Moscow and avert “a bloodbath,“ the Belarusian president said
Russian helicopters battle Wagner mercenaries rolling toward Moscow
Fighters from Yevgeny Prigozhin‘s private Wagner militia were in control of Rostov-on-Don, a city of more than a million people close to the border with Ukraine, and were rapidly advancing northwards through western Russia.
A Reuters journalist saw army helicopters open fire at an armed Wagner column that was advancing past the city of Voronezh with troop carriers and at least one tank on a flatbed truck.
Video: Russian army helicopters open fire on Wagner military convoy near Voronezh
A truck transporting a military vehicle of Wagner private mercenary group drives along M-4 highway, which links the capital Moscow with Russia’s southern cities, near Voronezh, Russia, on June 24, 2023 in this still image taken from video.
Putin to have bilateral meeting with South African president later on Saturday — Kremlin
„Judging by the schedule, after visiting Kiev [South African President Cyril] Ramaphosa will be the first to come here, President of the Union of the Comoros Azali Assoumani will be here, as well as Senegalese President Macky Sall, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuly. There will also be representatives of Congo and Uganda. This will be the African delegation that visited Kiev on the previous year, holding a meeting with [Ukrainian President Vladimir] Zelensky,“ Peskov added.
Why South Africa‘s Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
(16.06.2023)
The delegation from South Africa, Egypt, Senegal, Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros, Zambia, and Uganda is meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
But the timing of the visit seems off. It comes just as Kyiv is launching its much-vaunted counter-offensive.
Moscow attacked by drones – mayor
The mayor, citing data from the city medical services, said that no residents of the buildings hit by the aircraft were seriously hurt. He added that two people requested medical assistance at the scene, but no one had to be taken to the hospital.
Umstrittenes Positionspapier Xis – Putin: Chinas „Friedensplan“ Basis für Lösung
Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin hat das international skeptisch aufgenommene Ukraine-Papier Chinas gelobt.
„Wir finden, dass viele der Positionen des von China vorgebrachten Friedensplans mit den russischen Ansätzen übereinstimmen.“
Wladimir Putin
Das Papier könne „als Grundlage für eine friedliche Lösung genommen werden können, sobald der Westen und Kiew dazu bereit sind“, sagte Putin am Dienstag im Kreml nach Verhandlungen mit Chinas Staats- und Parteichef Xi Jinping.
Xi-Putin meeting sends important signal to promote peace talks: Global Times editorial
During the meeting with President Putin, President Xi emphasized that „the more difficulties there are, the greater the need to keep space for peace. The more acute the problem is, the more important it is not to give up efforts for dialogue. China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine issue.“ This was positively responded by President Putin, who stated that Russia has carefully studied China‘s position paper on the political settlement of the Ukraine issue and is open to talks for peace. Previously, the Ukrainian side also made positive comments on China‘s stance. Obviously, China‘s persistent peace efforts have produced results, increasing the hope and motivation of the international community‘s peace forces. This is very precious.
A Chinese summary of the Xi-Putin meeting doesn’t suggest any breakthroughs.
Talks in Moscow on Monday between President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir V. Putin covered their plans to strengthen bilateral relations and also the war in Ukraine, according to an official Chinese summary of the meeting that gave no sign that any breakthrough had been reached over the fighting.
Phone call ‘scheduled’ between Xi Jinping and Zelensky
“Let’s reinforce the fact that China has to date had an informal policy of neutrality in this war,” Mr Shmigel told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
“It has not directly provided a military support to Russia. There are still open lines of communication between Ukraine and China.”
China: the ten thousand li path to a bipolar world begins with the first steps, or what can Ukraine expect from Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow?
The last but not least. The announcement of the so-called “China‘s 12-point peace plan for Ukraine” is another step by China in which it tries to be on the same level, at least, diplomatically, as the United States.
This is an attempt to really turn into a powerful world player capable of solving crises of a truly planetary scale. This is another step towards the formation of a new pole of power, at least in the imagination of the Chinese themselves.
The harsh negative reaction of the US and EU to China‘s efforts to reach a new mediation level has been palpable. The Western partners of our country are clearly not interested in this.
It is within this framework that the visit of the leader of the People‘s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, to Moscow, should be viewed.
Russia becomes China’s top oil supplier in Jan-Feb; energy acts as ‘ballast stone’ of bilateral trade
It is not the first time for Russia to top China‘s oil supplier list. In 2022, Russia shipped the most crude oil to China on a monthly basis in May and November. In terms of the whole year of 2022, Russia exported a total of 86.25 million tons of oil to China, ranking second after Saudi Arabia‘s 87.49 million tons, according to customs data.
Russia is also China‘s main source of natural gas and coal imports, and the „ballast stone“ role of energy in bilateral trade has been further highlighted, Chinese newspaper the Economic Daily reported on Monday, citing Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.
Why China is so important for the Russian economy
The Chinese currency, the yuan, has become a major player in Russia’s foreign trade, according to data from the country’s central bank. The share of renminbi in Russia’s import settlements jumped to 23% by the end of last year from only 4% in January 2022. The yuan’s share in export settlements also surged from 0.5% to 16%. At the same time, the two countries have been slashing the share of the US dollar and euro in their bilateral trade.
Russia, China contribute to strengthening multipolar world, says Putin
Putin and Xi Jinping will hold their basic talks on March 21 with the participation of delegations from both countries.
Xi’s visit warmly welcomed by Russia, ‘brings hope of peace for Ukraine crisis’
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday to kick off his three-day state visit, with the warm hospitality of the Russian side expressed through the high-standard welcoming ceremony arranged for the Chinese president upon his arrival. Experts from both China and Russia said the visit will be symbolic and have global significance, as it will not only greatly promote the development of bilateral ties, but also bring hope and confidence for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis.
Upon his arrival, Xi said in a written statement at Moscow‘s Vnukovo airport, „It gives me great pleasure to once again set foot on the soil of Russia, our friendly neighbor, and pay a state visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.“
Xi Jinping could visit Vladimir Putin next week, earlier than expected
The Chinese foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Kremlin said it had nothing to announce yet. Ukraine’s president’s office did not immediately respond.
Xi Jinping plans to talk with Zelenskyy after visit to Moscow – media
„Chinese leader Xi Jinping plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war, likely after he visits Moscow next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to people familiar with the matter,“ the edition said on Monday.
As expected, the conversation with Zelenskyy will be held virtually.
Syria says 5 killed, 15 wounded in Israeli strike on Damascus residential are
(today)
As a rule, Israel’s military does not comment on specific strikes in Syria, but has admitted to conducting hundreds of sorties against Iran-backed groups attempting to gain a foothold in the country over the last decade.
Despite being concerned that supporting Ukraine by providing military support would lead to Russia interfering against its MABAM, Israel continues to have aerial supremacy over Syria, carrying out over 30 strikes against Iranian targets in the country with no opposition by Moscow
(29. Dec 2022)
In rare move, Netanyahu to bring army chiefs to meet Putin in Moscow
(September 21, 2015)
IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot and Military Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Herzl Halevi will accompany Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a lightning trip to Moscow on Monday, in a clear signal that regional arms transfers and Russia’s troop deployments in Syria will be the main focus of the discussions.
‚Israel, Russia to coordinate in air, sea, and electromagnetic arena‘
(October 27, 2015)
In Russia, Eisenkot met with his Russian counterpart, General Valery Vasilevich Gerasimov – the first time chiefs of staff from Russia and Israel held a direct meeting in Moscow. Eisenkot also participated in part of the meeting held between Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Afterward, the two sides agreed to set up a joint working group led by the deputy chiefs of staff from each country.