The United Nations warned Friday that restored Russian strikes on Ukraine's battered energy facilities could bring severe hardship and set off further mass displacement. If they were to target the energy sector again, this might be a tipping point, said Matthias Schmale, the UN's humanitarian organizer in Ukraine. Such attacks, he added, coul
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At least three Russian oil refineries could face closures next year as declining exports, high crude oil costs and soaring interest rates lead to mounting financial losses, Reuters reported Friday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

The Tuapse refinery, a large but “relatively unsophisticated” facility owned by the state-backed oil g

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President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke over the phone on Friday, Moscow and Berlin revealed, coming at a moment of fantastic unpredictability about the West's ongoing support of Ukraine.Scholz stated Sunday he was interested in talking with the Kremlin leader about possible solutions to end the war in Ukraine, which is nearing
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Russian interference with satellite systems in Europe has actually interrupted tv broadcasting, including a children's channel, numerous times since spring, Dutch media reported Friday, pointing out internal investigations by companies impacted by the disruptions.Five satellites run by French business Eutelsat and one by Luxembourg's SES were briefly h
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Ukrainian authorities revealed Friday the arrest of an army officer implicated of leaking categorized information about military operations to Russia.The SBU security service stated the male, a lieutenant colonel, had been recruited by Russia before its 2022 invasion and was activated this year to divulge prepare for Ukrainian Defense Forces'
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British fighter jets were sent to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying near to U.K. airspace, the Defense Ministry said Friday.Two Royal Air Force Typhoon jets from Lossiemouth, Scotland, watched the Russian Bear-F airplane as it flew over the North Sea on Thursday, according to the ministry. At no time did the airplane get in U.K.British fighter jets were sent to intercept a Russian reconnaissance airplane flying close to U.K. airspace, the Defense Ministry stated Friday.Two Royal Air Force Typhoon jets from Lossiemouth, Scotland, watched the Russian Bear-F aircraft as it flew over the North Sea on Thursday, according to the ministry. At no time did the airplane get in U.K. sovereign airspace, the ministry stated. The Typhoons were supported by a Voyager refueling airplane during the operation. Our adversaries must be in no doubt about our steadfast determination and formidable ability to protect the UK, stated Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard. The Royal Navy and RAF have as soon as again demonstrated their readiness to safeguard our nation at a minute's notification. In a different occurrence, the Royal Navy tracked Russian military vessels going through the English Channel earlier this week.Britain's Defense Ministry kept in mind that the events mark the 2nd time in three months that Russian ships and aircraft have been discovered near the U.K. within days of each other.A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are dealing with unmatched challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an undesirable company, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at threat of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjustified labeling as a foreign agent. These actions are direct efforts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities declare our work rejects the choices of the Russian management. We see things in a different way: we strive to supply accurate, impartial reporting on Russia.We, the reporters of The Moscow Times, decline to be silenced. To continue our work, we need your help.Your assistance, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us regular monthly starting from just$ 2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a substantial impact.By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.Continue Not prepared to support today? Remind me later.Remind me next monthThank you! Your pointer is set.We will send you one pointer e-mail a month from now. For information on the personal data we collect and how it is utilized, please see our Privacy Policy.
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