<p>Dmitry Rogozin, the director-general of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has suggested Russian names for the Kuril Islands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The islands are a subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan, with Moscow calling them a part of its Kuril chain and which Japan calls Northern Territories.</p>

<p>The conflict over the Kuril Islands has prevented Russia and Japan from reaching a peace treaty formally ending World War Two hostilities.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-says-japan-is-whipping-up-hysteria-in-kuril-islands-row-451707">Also read |&nbsp;Russia says Japan is whipping up ‘hysteria’ in Kuril Islands row</a></strong></p>

<p>During an interview with the state-owned radio broadcaster Sputnik, Rogozin said "Always, when states added territories they would give them their own names (... ) Why don't these islands have Russian names?"</p>

<p>"This would be much more logical than the names with which we now have been calling these islands and which destroy the Russian language," he added.</p>

<p>The proposal of renaming the islands comes ahead of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Tokyo which is being hosted by Japan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the Quad Summit, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.</p>

<p>While the Quad aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Russia is focusing on developing its relations with Beijing.</p>

<p>Following the example of the Western countries, Kishida had levied economic sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine and tried to justify the attack by calling it a "special military operation."&nbsp;<br />
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Dmitry Rogozin, the director-general of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has suggested Russian names for the Kuril Islands. The islands are a subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan, with Moscow calling them a part of its Kuril chain and which Japan calls Northern Territories.

Dmitry Rogozin, the director-general of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has suggested Russian names for the Kuril Islands. The islands are a subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan, with Moscow calling them a part of its Kuril chain and which Japan calls Northern Territories. The conflict over the Kuril Islands has prevented Russia and Japan from reaching a peace treaty formally ending World War Two hostilities. Also read | Russia says Japan is whipping up ‘hysteria’ in Kuril Islands row During an interview with the state-owned radio broadcaster Sputnik, Rogozin said "Always, when states added territories they would give them their own names (... ) Why don't these islands have Russian names?" "This would be much more logical than the names with which we now have been calling these islands and which destroy the Russian language," he added. The proposal of renaming the islands comes ahead of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Tokyo which is being hosted by Japan. In the Quad Summit, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. While the Quad aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Russia is focusing on developing its relations with Beijing. Following the example of the Western countries, Kishida had levied economic sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine and tried to justify the attack by calling it a "special military operation." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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<p>Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency, was quoted as saying on Wednesday (March 2) that Russia will treat any hacking of its satellites as a justification for war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid a war-like situation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a hacking group Anonymous claimed that they have shut down Russia's space agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Affiliated with Anonymous, the Network Battalion 65 or 'NB65' is believed to have hacked the space agency of Russia as they claimed to show the server information for Roscosmos on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Such hacking would mean that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be able to control spy satellites amid the ongoing invasion in Ukraine, which has killed more than 100 people, including children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Anonymous TV wrote: "Hacking group 'NB65', affiliated with #Anonymous has shut down the Control Center of the Russian Space Agency 'Roscosmos'. #Russia has no more control over their own Spy-Satelites."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, denying the reports and warning against such actions, the head of the Russian space agency called Anonymous 'scammers and petty swindlers'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Offlining the satellites of any country is actually a casus belli, a cause for war," Interfax quoted him as saying.</p>

<p>Rogozin also said his agency wanted British-based tech firm OneWeb to provide guarantees that its satellites are not going to be used against Russia, Interfax added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Without these, Rogozin said Russia will cancel the planned March 4 launch of 36 OneWeb satellites from the Baikonur cosmodrome, which Russia rents from Kazakhstan, without compensating OneWeb, the Russian news agency reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency, was quoted as saying on Wednesday (March 2) that Russia will treat any hacking of its satellites as a justification for war.

Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the Russian space agency, was quoted as saying on Wednesday (March 2) that Russia will treat any hacking of its satellites as a justification for war. Amid a war-like situation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a hacking group Anonymous claimed that they have shut down Russia's space agency. Affiliated with Anonymous, the Network Battalion 65 or 'NB65' is believed to have hacked the space agency of Russia as they claimed to show the server information for Roscosmos on Twitter. IN PICS | Ukraine unleashes Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drones on Russia: Is it a gamechanger? Such hacking would mean that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be able to control spy satellites amid the ongoing invasion in Ukraine, which has killed more than 100 people, including children. In a tweet, Anonymous TV wrote: "Hacking group 'NB65', affiliated with #Anonymous has shut down the Control Center of the Russian Space Agency 'Roscosmos'. #Russia has no more control over their own Spy-Satelites." Meanwhile, denying the reports and warning against such actions, the head of the Russian space agency called Anonymous 'scammers and petty swindlers'. IN PICS | Which assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin can be seized due to Ukraine invasion? The information of these scammers and petty swindlers is not true. All our space activity control centers are operating normally. https://t.co/MY0qzlLqCI — РОГОЗИН (@Rogozin) March 2, 2022 × "Offlining the satellites of any country is actually a casus belli, a cause for war," Interfax quoted him as saying. Rogozin also said his agency wanted British-based tech firm OneWeb to provide guarantees that its satellites are not going to be used against Russia, Interfax added. Without these, Rogozin said Russia will cancel the planned March 4 launch of 36 OneWeb satellites from the Baikonur cosmodrome, which Russia rents from Kazakhstan, without compensating OneWeb, the Russian news agency reported. WATCH | International Criminal Court prosecutor opens probe into Russia's invasion of Ukraine ×

'A casus belli': Amid Ukraine crisis, Russia space agency head says satellite hacking would justify war

<p class="MsoNormal">Tesla and SpaceX owner, Elon Musk, is known for his interest in space and establishing human life on other planets of the solar system. Keeping the same in mind, the head of Russia’s space command has invited Musk to sit down with him for tea and discuss space.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">In his first interview with a western media house, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin appreciated efforts of Elon Musk in the field of space.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"I like what your people are doing – people who spend their own money on things useful for overall society,"&nbsp;Rogozin said.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/elon-musk-blasts-jeff-bezos-says-filing-lawsuits-against-spacex-is-his-full-time-job-410263">Elon Musk blasts Jeff Bezos, says filing lawsuits against SpaceX is his full time job</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">He also said that as per him <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/elon-musk">Musk</a> "realizes many of the ideas and thoughts that we wanted to realize, but did not get to because, after the breakup of the Soviet Union, our space program halted for some time. We respect him as an organizer of the space industry, and as an inventor who is not afraid to take risks."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">It was not just appreciation, Rogozin went on to invite Musk to be a 'guest of my family' and discuss "exploring the universe, extraterrestrial life, and how we can use space to preserve life on Earth" over a cup of tea.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/smoke-detected-in-russian-module-on-international-space-station-report-411855">Smoke detected in Russian module on international space station: Report</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">He also shared a story about his interview and added "I already set the teakettle on heat", to which Musk replied, "Thanks! What is your favorite tea?"</p>

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<p>Rogozin quickly attacked a picture of his favourite tea and replied, "Let's start with my grandmother's favorite Indian tea!"<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">His recent appreciation for Musk is contrary to his thoughts about the American entrepreneur from a few years ago. Rogozin had earlier claimed that he was uninterested in knowing more about Musk’s reusable rocket technology and had declined to invite Musk for a chat. "He's a busy man, I'm a busy man, why should I invite him,"&nbsp;he had expressed.<o:p></o:p></p>


Tesla and SpaceX owner, Elon Musk, is known for his interest in space and establishing human life on other planets of the solar system. Keeping the same in mind, the head of Russia’s space command has invited Musk to sit down with him for tea and discuss space.

Tesla and SpaceX owner, Elon Musk, is known for his interest in space and establishing human life on other planets of the solar system. Keeping the same in mind, the head of Russia’s space command has invited Musk to sit down with him for tea and discuss space. In his first interview with a western media house, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin appreciated efforts of Elon Musk in the field of space. "I like what your people are doing – people who spend their own money on things useful for overall society," Rogozin said. Also read | Elon Musk blasts Jeff Bezos, says filing lawsuits against SpaceX is his full time job He also said that as per him Musk "realizes many of the ideas and thoughts that we wanted to realize, but did not get to because, after the breakup of the Soviet Union, our space program halted for some time. We respect him as an organizer of the space industry, and as an inventor who is not afraid to take risks." It was not just appreciation, Rogozin went on to invite Musk to be a 'guest of my family' and discuss "exploring the universe, extraterrestrial life, and how we can use space to preserve life on Earth" over a cup of tea. Also read | Smoke detected in Russian module on international space station: Report He also shared a story about his interview and added "I already set the teakettle on heat", to which Musk replied, "Thanks! What is your favorite tea?" Thanks! What is your favorite tea? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 7, 2021 × Rogozin quickly attacked a picture of his favourite tea and replied, "Let's start with my grandmother's favorite Indian tea!" His recent appreciation for Musk is contrary to his thoughts about the American entrepreneur from a few years ago. Rogozin had earlier claimed that he was uninterested in knowing more about Musk’s reusable rocket technology and had declined to invite Musk for a chat. "He's a busy man, I'm a busy man, why should I invite him," he had expressed.

Russian space agency chief invites Elon Musk for tea and space talks

<p>&nbsp;Russia, the Syrian regime&#39;s main backer, plans to help Damascus relaunch its energy industry which has been devastated by years of conflict, Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said.</p>

<p>&quot;We have signed a roadmap, not only in the field of electricity, but also oil and gas, covering the restoration of oil fields and the development of new deposits,&quot; Kovak was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies yesterday.</p>

<p>He did not name any Russian companies that may be involved.</p>

<p>As the main international backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad&#39;s regime, Russia has committed itself to aiding in the country&#39;s reconstruction.</p>

<p>Last week an agreement was signed on the &quot;rehabilitation, modernisation and construction of new energy facilities in Syria&quot; Russia&#39;s energy ministry said on its website.</p>

<p>&quot;We attach great importance to restoring the Syrian economy, especially the oil and gas sectors which will certainly contribute to the normalisation of the economic and social situation in the country,&quot; said Novak.</p>

<p>In December a Russian business and political delegation visited Damascus to discuss investment and reconstruction with Assad, including oil and gas projects but also electricity, phosphates, transport and trade.</p>

<p>&quot;Syria is a land of unlimited riches,&quot; Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who led the delegation, said at the time.</p>

<p>&quot;Russian companies have the moral right to develop large-scale economic projects here,&quot; Rogozin said then.</p>

<p>Russia intervened in the Syrian conflict in September 2015 in support of Assad.</p>

<p>In December last year, President Vladimir Putin ordered the partial retreat of Russian troops from Syria.</p>


'We have signed a roadmap, not only in the field of electricity but also oil and gas, covering the restoration of oil fields and the development of new deposits,' Alexander Novak

Russia, the Syrian regime's main backer, plans to help Damascus relaunch its energy industry which has been devastated by years of conflict, Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said. "We have signed a roadmap, not only in the field of electricity, but also oil and gas, covering the restoration of oil fields and the development of new deposits," Kovak was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies yesterday. He did not name any Russian companies that may be involved. As the main international backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia has committed itself to aiding in the country's reconstruction. Last week an agreement was signed on the "rehabilitation, modernisation and construction of new energy facilities in Syria" Russia's energy ministry said on its website. "We attach great importance to restoring the Syrian economy, especially the oil and gas sectors which will certainly contribute to the normalisation of the economic and social situation in the country," said Novak. In December a Russian business and political delegation visited Damascus to discuss investment and reconstruction with Assad, including oil and gas projects but also electricity, phosphates, transport and trade. "Syria is a land of unlimited riches," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who led the delegation, said at the time. "Russian companies have the moral right to develop large-scale economic projects here," Rogozin said then. Russia intervened in the Syrian conflict in September 2015 in support of Assad. In December last year, President Vladimir Putin ordered the partial retreat of Russian troops from Syria.

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