<p>A Russian military court sentenced on Thursday a man to 24 years in prison for the attempted arson of a military recruitment office, state media reported.</p>

<p>Russia has seen a spate of arson attacks on draft offices since it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.</p>

<p>Authorities have prosecuted harshly those caught attempting to throw Molotov cocktails at military offices, meting out several years-long sentences to alleged perpetrators.</p>

<p>The second western military district court sentenced crane operator Sergei Andreyev to 24 years in a prison colony on "treason" and "terrorism" charges after he twice attempted to set fire to an enlistment office in Moscow in autumn 2023, the state-run TASS news agency reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-escalates-attack-on-ukraine-hits-kyiv-with-major-drone-and-missile-strikes-775831"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Russia escalates attack on Ukraine, hits Kyiv with major drone and missile strikes</strong></a></p>

<p>The first time the device did not explode and on the second occasion, it did, but caused no significant damage or casualties, the independent Sota Vision outlet reported, citing case materials.</p>

<p>The 24-year sentence is one of the longest handed down for such an offence.</p>

<p>Prosecutors accused him of working on behalf of Ukrainian secret services.</p>

<p>Investigators had found pyrotechnic components at his house when he was arrested in November 2023.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Targets Eight Regions Of Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Russian courts have opened hundreds of criminal cases against those who prosecutors say oppose the Ukraine conflict and are accused of working with Kyiv's army or undermining the military offensive.</p>

<p>Earlier on Thursday, the same court sentenced a 43-year-old woman to eight years in prison for social media posts calling for President Vladimir Putin to be killed and reporting on alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine.</p>

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A Russian military court sentenced on Thursday a man to 24 years in prison for the attempted arson of a military recruitment office, state media reported. Russia has seen a spate of arson attacks on draft offices since it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.

A Russian military court sentenced on Thursday a man to 24 years in prison for the attempted arson of a military recruitment office, state media reported. Russia has seen a spate of arson attacks on draft offices since it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Authorities have prosecuted harshly those caught attempting to throw Molotov cocktails at military offices, meting out several years-long sentences to alleged perpetrators. The second western military district court sentenced crane operator Sergei Andreyev to 24 years in a prison colony on "treason" and "terrorism" charges after he twice attempted to set fire to an enlistment office in Moscow in autumn 2023, the state-run TASS news agency reported. Also read: Russia escalates attack on Ukraine, hits Kyiv with major drone and missile strikes The first time the device did not explode and on the second occasion, it did, but caused no significant damage or casualties, the independent Sota Vision outlet reported, citing case materials. The 24-year sentence is one of the longest handed down for such an offence. Prosecutors accused him of working on behalf of Ukrainian secret services. Investigators had found pyrotechnic components at his house when he was arrested in November 2023. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Targets Eight Regions Of Ukraine × Andreyev's lawyers had asked for the "treason" and "terrorism" charges to be changed to "arson", which carries a lesser sentence. Russian courts have opened hundreds of criminal cases against those who prosecutors say oppose the Ukraine conflict and are accused of working with Kyiv's army or undermining the military offensive. Earlier on Thursday, the same court sentenced a 43-year-old woman to eight years in prison for social media posts calling for President Vladimir Putin to be killed and reporting on alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>A video has gone viral on social media platforms capturing the vile moment a sewage pipe blasted and a fountain of filthy water rose - as high as a 10-story tower block - in Moscow.</p>

<p>In the stomach-churning video, a tower of murky water is seen rising from a pipe in the neighbourhood of what looks like a construction site in the Novaya Moskva district. Soon the water rained down on nearby cars and buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to some Moscow-based Telegram channels, dirty water rose at such a height because of the extreme pressure by which the water was forced through a gas pipeline.</p>

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<p>Speaking about the blast, The Watch Out, Moscow channel said, "Regional Gazprom told us that this is how air is purged for a new section of the gas pipeline. The situation is normal and is under the control of specialists." It was reported that the clean-up crews reached the site and contained the sewage.</p>

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<p>The fountain of sewage rose 180 feet in the air and seconds later, splashed waste water on several cars and pedestrians close to it.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to the video</strong></h2>

<p>The video was shared on social media by former adviser to Ukraine's interior ministry Anton Gerashchenko who called it "a s**tshow, literally!".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, one user on X said, "I see Moscow's newest fountain attraction which represents everything about them."</p>

<p>"The s**it in Moscow is apparently under very high pressure," commented another.</p>

<p>"The most accurate representation of Russian society and civilization since Tolstoy's<strong>&nbsp;</strong>War and Peace," wrote a third user.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Drills Demonstrate Full Nuclear Triad Readiness</strong></p>

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<p>The video has more than 3.7 million views currently, more than 43,000 likes and nearly 10,000 reposts.</p>

<p>"Imagine that it all fall down, transported by wind, smell... beurk!!!" wrote another user while sympathising with those who cleaned it up.</p>

<p>"And the technicians are in the trenches at the&nbsp;frontline," said another user.</p>

<p>"This is one of those moments where I really, really hope&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;did&nbsp;do it," said a user on X.</p>

<p>"Is this the thermal heating system being purged. In our apartment in Craiova the heating is pressurised in October and the water that come out is rusty coloured like this," wrote another user.</p>

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A video has gone viral on social media platforms capturing the vile moment a sewage pipe blasted and a fountain of filthy water rose - as high as a 10-story tower block - in Moscow.

A video has gone viral on social media platforms capturing the vile moment a sewage pipe blasted and a fountain of filthy water rose - as high as a 10-story tower block - in Moscow. In the stomach-churning video, a tower of murky water is seen rising from a pipe in the neighbourhood of what looks like a construction site in the Novaya Moskva district. Soon the water rained down on nearby cars and buildings. According to some Moscow-based Telegram channels, dirty water rose at such a height because of the extreme pressure by which the water was forced through a gas pipeline. Also Read: Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine? Speaking about the blast, The Watch Out, Moscow channel said, "Regional Gazprom told us that this is how air is purged for a new section of the gas pipeline. The situation is normal and is under the control of specialists." It was reported that the clean-up crews reached the site and contained the sewage. Moscow Telegram channels report that the sewage system in Moscow broke down. A "fountain" the height of a residential building is seen in one of Moscow's districts. A sh*t show, literally. pic.twitter.com/n8K30uAnJz — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) October 28, 2024 × The fountain of sewage rose 180 feet in the air and seconds later, splashed waste water on several cars and pedestrians close to it. Here's how netizens reacted to the video The video was shared on social media by former adviser to Ukraine's interior ministry Anton Gerashchenko who called it "a s**tshow, literally!". Meanwhile, one user on X said, "I see Moscow's newest fountain attraction which represents everything about them." "The s**it in Moscow is apparently under very high pressure," commented another. "The most accurate representation of Russian society and civilization since Tolstoy's War and Peace," wrote a third user. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Drills Demonstrate Full Nuclear Triad Readiness The video has more than 3.7 million views currently, more than 43,000 likes and nearly 10,000 reposts. "Imagine that it all fall down, transported by wind, smell... beurk!!!" wrote another user while sympathising with those who cleaned it up. "And the technicians are in the trenches at the frontline," said another user. "This is one of those moments where I really, really hope Ukraine did do it," said a user on X. "Is this the thermal heating system being purged. In our apartment in Craiova the heating is pressurised in October and the water that come out is rusty coloured like this," wrote another user. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Sewage pipe bursts in Moscow, shoots tower block-sized 'fountain of poop'

<p>South Korea on Tuesday (Oct 22)&nbsp;threatened to consider sending offensive weapons to Ukraine amid reports that troops from the North have been rushed to aid Russia’s war efforts. Seoul is worried that the deepening military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang may end up boosting North Korea’s weapons technologies, including nuclear and missile programmes.</p>

<p>South Korea’s top officials earlier condemned the North’s alleged move to send soldiers to Russia in the National Security Council meeting. Terming it “a grave security threat”, Seoul alleged Pyongyang was forcing its youth to serve as Russian mercenaries for an unjustifiable war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>The officials in a statement said Seoul would take phased countermeasures, based on the level of cooperation North Korean and Russian militaries exhibit in coming days.</p>

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<p>A senior South Korean presidential official was quoted as saying by news agencies that Seoul was considering sending both defensive and offensive weapons to Ukraine, apart from taking diplomatic and economic actions.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is S Korea&nbsp;worried?</strong></h2>

<p>Seoul is concerned that Moscow&nbsp;may offer high-tech technologies to Pyongyang to help it perfect its nuclear missiles, in exchange for support in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Of all, the biggest concern is Pyongyang’s potential acquisition of a space-based surveillance system&nbsp;that would pose a serious security threat to South Korea.</p>

<p>Seoul’s intelligence agency last week confirmed that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia this month.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had claimed that his government had intelligence that 10,000 North Korean soldiers were being prepared to join invading Russian forces.</p>

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<p>However, both North Korea and Russia have rubbished these reports.</p>

<p>Russia’s United Nations Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia dismissed the claims on Monday (Oct 21), accusing the West of “circulating scaremongering with Iranian, Chinese and Korean bogeymen, each one of which is more absurd than the one before.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


South Korea on Tuesday (Oct 22) threatened to consider sending offensive weapons to Ukraine amid reports that troops from the North have been rushed to aid Russia’s war efforts.

South Korea on Tuesday (Oct 22) threatened to consider sending offensive weapons to Ukraine amid reports that troops from the North have been rushed to aid Russia’s war efforts. Seoul is worried that the deepening military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang may end up boosting North Korea’s weapons technologies, including nuclear and missile programmes. South Korea’s top officials earlier condemned the North’s alleged move to send soldiers to Russia in the National Security Council meeting. Terming it “a grave security threat”, Seoul alleged Pyongyang was forcing its youth to serve as Russian mercenaries for an unjustifiable war in Ukraine. The officials in a statement said Seoul would take phased countermeasures, based on the level of cooperation North Korean and Russian militaries exhibit in coming days. Also read: North Korea amends constitution, declares South Korea a 'hostile' state A senior South Korean presidential official was quoted as saying by news agencies that Seoul was considering sending both defensive and offensive weapons to Ukraine, apart from taking diplomatic and economic actions. Why is S Korea worried? Seoul is concerned that Moscow may offer high-tech technologies to Pyongyang to help it perfect its nuclear missiles, in exchange for support in Ukraine. Of all, the biggest concern is Pyongyang’s potential acquisition of a space-based surveillance system that would pose a serious security threat to South Korea. Seoul’s intelligence agency last week confirmed that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia this month. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had claimed that his government had intelligence that 10,000 North Korean soldiers were being prepared to join invading Russian forces. Also read: North Korea to send 12,000 troops to fight alongside Russia in its war against Ukraine: Seoul However, both North Korea and Russia have rubbished these reports. Russia’s United Nations Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia dismissed the claims on Monday (Oct 21), accusing the West of “circulating scaremongering with Iranian, Chinese and Korean bogeymen, each one of which is more absurd than the one before.” (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea to send ‘offensive’ weapons to Ukraine after North ‘dispatches’ troops to Russia

US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Kyiv Wednesday in a call with President Volodymr Zelensky, ahead of a meeting with European leaders in Berlin to discuss Ukraine, the White House said. On a call with Ukrainian President Biden stressed on his efforts to surge security assistance to Kyiv over the remainder of his term in office. Watch in for more details!

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Ukraine is under increasing pressure as Russian forces intensify their assaults on the battlefield. Amid heavy fighting, Ukrainian troops are struggling to hold key positions, facing significant challenges as the conflict escalates in several regions.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Is Facing Russian Heat On Battlefield

Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament, cautioned that Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using Western-supplied missiles could escalate into a “global war with nuclear weapons.” He warned that Moscow would respond with more powerful weaponry if the West approves such attacks.

Russia-Ukraine: Could The Conflict Escalate Into A Nuclear War? Putin’s Ally Warns It Might

Media reports show the first scheduled discussions between the international monetary fund (IMF) and Russia since the beginning of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have been postponed indefinitely. This is due to opposition from governments within the European union.

IMF halts Russia review after EU nations criticise plan

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, during his visit to Kyiv said that the delivery of Iranian missiles to Russia has shifted the debate on Ukraine's use of Western-provided long-range missiles against targets within Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine to use long-range missiles in Russia?

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.</p>

<p>Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia</strong></p>

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<p>"It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added.</p>

<p>"If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-acknowleges-russias-counter-offensive-in-kursk-but-invasion-going-to-plan-758153"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan'</strong></a></p>

<p>Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia. Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive. "This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia × "It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added. "If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face." Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not". Also read: Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan' Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

West allowing Kyiv to use long-range arms would put NATO at 'war with Russia': Putin

On September 10, Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks against Russia, hitting the Moscow area, igniting fires in high-rise buildings, and forcing the shutdown of major airports near the capital. A woman was killed in the attack, according to Kremlin officials.

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<p><strong>Russia-Ukraine War:</strong>&nbsp;Hours after the European Union claimed on Monday (Sep 9) that Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, citing intelligence reports from allies, the Kremlin has responded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moscow did not issue a denial when asked about the allegations and instead preferred to comment on the growing relationship with Tehran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have seen this report, it is not every time that this kind of information is true,"&nbsp;Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.</p>

<p>"Iran is our important partner, we are developing our trade and economic relations, we are developing our cooperation and dialogue in all possible areas, including the most sensitive areas."</p>

<h2><strong>What did the EU say?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The European Union said it was considering fresh sanctions on Tehran if it was confirmed that Russia received the said weapons for its war against Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are aware of the credible information provided by allies on the delivery of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia," EU spokesman Peter Stano said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are looking further into it with our member states and if confirmed, this delivery would represent a substantive material escalation in Iran's support for Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine."</p>

<p>Notably, Iran has provided Russia with hundreds of drones since the war began over two years ago. However,&nbsp;the supply of ballistic missiles represents a deeper level of involvement in the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-transfers-ballistic-missiles-to-russia-amid-war-with-ukraine-756862"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Iran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia amid war with Ukraine</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>USA's allegations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Prior to the EU, it was the US that claimed Iran had transferred the projectiles to President Vladimir Putin's military.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Any transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a dramatic escalation in Iran’s support for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and lead to the killing of more Ukrainian civilians,” National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said in a statement.</p>

<p>“This partnership threatens European security and illustrates how Iran’s destabilising influence reaches beyond the Middle East and around the world.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-putin-italys-meloni-says-india-can-help-resolve-russia-ukraine-crisis-756753"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;After Putin, Italy’s Meloni says India can help resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict</strong></a></p>

<p>Facing suffocating Western sanctions, Moscow has turned towards North Korea and Iran for weapons supplies to keep the war going against Ukraine. While Kim Jong Un has sent ammunition and missiles, Iran has helped the Kremlin in building a drone-manufacturing factory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has so far refrained from providing Russians with weaponry but has increased sales of machine tools,&nbsp;microelectronics and technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia-Ukraine War: Hours after the European Union claimed on Monday (Sep 9) that Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, citing intelligence reports from allies, the Kremlin has responded.

Russia-Ukraine War: Hours after the European Union claimed on Monday (Sep 9) that Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, citing intelligence reports from allies, the Kremlin has responded. Moscow did not issue a denial when asked about the allegations and instead preferred to comment on the growing relationship with Tehran. "We have seen this report, it is not every time that this kind of information is true," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Iran is our important partner, we are developing our trade and economic relations, we are developing our cooperation and dialogue in all possible areas, including the most sensitive areas." What did the EU say? The European Union said it was considering fresh sanctions on Tehran if it was confirmed that Russia received the said weapons for its war against Ukraine. "We are aware of the credible information provided by allies on the delivery of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia," EU spokesman Peter Stano said. "We are looking further into it with our member states and if confirmed, this delivery would represent a substantive material escalation in Iran's support for Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine." Notably, Iran has provided Russia with hundreds of drones since the war began over two years ago. However, the supply of ballistic missiles represents a deeper level of involvement in the conflict. Watch | Iran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia amid war with Ukraine × USA's allegations Prior to the EU, it was the US that claimed Iran had transferred the projectiles to President Vladimir Putin's military. “Any transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a dramatic escalation in Iran’s support for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and lead to the killing of more Ukrainian civilians,” National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said in a statement. “This partnership threatens European security and illustrates how Iran’s destabilising influence reaches beyond the Middle East and around the world.” Also read | After Putin, Italy’s Meloni says India can help resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict Facing suffocating Western sanctions, Moscow has turned towards North Korea and Iran for weapons supplies to keep the war going against Ukraine. While Kim Jong Un has sent ammunition and missiles, Iran has helped the Kremlin in building a drone-manufacturing factory. China has so far refrained from providing Russians with weaponry but has increased sales of machine tools, microelectronics and technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine War: Iran supplied missiles to Russia? After US, EU allegations, Moscow issues statement

<p>As the United States announced sanctions against Russian state-funded media RT for trying to influence the American&nbsp;people ahead of presidential&nbsp;elections in November, the Russian foreign affairs ministry said that they would take retaliatory measures, warning that they would make "everyone shudder".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (Sep 5) stated that Washington's actions against state broadcaster RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and her deputy Elizaveta Brodskaia were "an information campaign" ahead of the US presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, "When the authorities resort to such primitive ways of influencing their voters, this is the decline of liberal democracies."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There will be a response," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US indicts two RT employees&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday, two other RT employees Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva were indicted by the US for trying to influence the 2024 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two employees were accused of channelling $10 million to a Tennessee-based company that used social media influence to "create and distribute content to US audiences with hidden Russian government messaging”.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-impose-sanctions-on-russia-over-manipulating-us-public-opinion-ahead-of-elections-755947"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Biden govt to impose sanctions on Russia over manipulating US public opinion ahead of election</strong></a></p>

<p>Zakharova earlier told state news agency Ria Novosti, "It is an obvious operation, an information campaign…that was long prepared and that is needed ahead of the last stage of the electoral cycle", adding that the response will be harsh and will make "everyone shudder".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We warn that attempts to expel Russian journalists from the territory of the United States, create unacceptable conditions for their work or any other forms of obstruction of their activities, including with the use of visa tools, will become the basis for taking symmetrical and/or asymmetric retaliatory measures against the American media,” she said.</p>

<h2><strong>US announces cash reward for providing information</strong></h2>

<p>The US State Department announced that it was taking action against several employees of Russian state-owned media agencies and designated them as "foreign missions".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Justice Department sanctions top editors of Russia's RT news</strong></p>

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<p>It stressed that they were adding media company Rossiya Segodnya and its subsidiaries RIA Novosti, RT, TV-Novosti, Ruptly, and Sputnik to its list of foreign missions.</p>

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As the United States announced sanctions against Russian state-funded media RT for trying to influence the American people ahead of presidential elections in November, the Russian foreign affairs ministry said that they would take retaliatory measures, warning that they would make "everyone shudder".

As the United States announced sanctions against Russian state-funded media RT for trying to influence the American people ahead of presidential elections in November, the Russian foreign affairs ministry said that they would take retaliatory measures, warning that they would make "everyone shudder". Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (Sep 5) stated that Washington's actions against state broadcaster RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and her deputy Elizaveta Brodskaia were "an information campaign" ahead of the US presidential elections. Russia's ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, "When the authorities resort to such primitive ways of influencing their voters, this is the decline of liberal democracies." "There will be a response," she added. US indicts two RT employees Earlier on Wednesday, two other RT employees Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva were indicted by the US for trying to influence the 2024 elections. The two employees were accused of channelling $10 million to a Tennessee-based company that used social media influence to "create and distribute content to US audiences with hidden Russian government messaging”. Also read: Biden govt to impose sanctions on Russia over manipulating US public opinion ahead of election Zakharova earlier told state news agency Ria Novosti, "It is an obvious operation, an information campaign…that was long prepared and that is needed ahead of the last stage of the electoral cycle", adding that the response will be harsh and will make "everyone shudder". “We warn that attempts to expel Russian journalists from the territory of the United States, create unacceptable conditions for their work or any other forms of obstruction of their activities, including with the use of visa tools, will become the basis for taking symmetrical and/or asymmetric retaliatory measures against the American media,” she said. US announces cash reward for providing information The US State Department announced that it was taking action against several employees of Russian state-owned media agencies and designated them as "foreign missions". Watch | US Justice Department sanctions top editors of Russia's RT news × The US also announced a cash reward for those providing information to the American government about foreign election interference. It stressed that they were adding media company Rossiya Segodnya and its subsidiaries RIA Novosti, RT, TV-Novosti, Ruptly, and Sputnik to its list of foreign missions. (With inputs from agencies)

'Will make everyone shudder': Russia warns US for imposing sanctions on state-funded RT News

Gravitas As we edge closer to anticipated ceasefire talks in November, Ukraine seems locked in a desperate race to seize territory and Russia is reacting. As per reports Ukraine, has struck deep inside Russian territory, nearly 1500 kilometres from its border. Meanwhile, Russia has captured more territories in Eastern Ukraine. The question remains: are these offensives genuine military strategies, or are they calculated moves to gain leverage at the negotiating table?

Russia-Ukraine war: Will Ukraine hit Moscow with American weapons? | Gravitas

<p>Russian forces said Tuesday they had captured the key hub of New York in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow -- under pressure by a Kyiv counterattack on its territory -- presses on with its offensive.</p>

<p>The defence ministry said its troops had captured "one of the largest settlements of the Toretsk agglomeration and the strategically important logistics hub (of) Novgorodskoye", referring to the town in Ukraine's Donetsk region by its former name.</p>

<p>The capture of the town, which had a population of around 10,000 before Moscow launched its offensive, is the latest in a string of Russian advances in the region.</p>

<p>On Monday, Russia said it had captured the town of Zalizne, close to New York.</p>

<p>Donetsk was one of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claimed to have annexed in 2022, despite not having full control over any of them.</p>

<p>The region has seen the most intense combat of the two-and-a-half-year conflict.</p>

<p>Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line there, facing manpower and ammunition shortages after months of attritional fighting.</p>

<p>Ukraine launched a border incursion into Russia's western Kursk region two weeks ago, a move it hoped could relieve pressure in other parts of the battlefield.</p>

<p>But the Russian advance in Donetsk has continued.</p>

<p>New York first found itself on the front line in 2014, when Moscow-backed separatists in the east tried to breakaway from Kyiv, triggering an armed conflict.</p>

<p>The origin of the town's name is a mystery, with theories including possible American connections among its founders.</p>

<p>It was renamed "Novgorodskoye" -- New City -- by Soviet authorities in 1951 for ideological reasons, before Ukrainian lawmakers voted to switch it back to New York in 2021.</p>

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Russian forces said Tuesday they had captured the key hub of New York in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow -- under pressure by a Kyiv counterattack on its territory -- presses on with its offensive.

Russian forces said Tuesday they had captured the key hub of New York in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow -- under pressure by a Kyiv counterattack on its territory -- presses on with its offensive. The defence ministry said its troops had captured "one of the largest settlements of the Toretsk agglomeration and the strategically important logistics hub (of) Novgorodskoye", referring to the town in Ukraine's Donetsk region by its former name. The capture of the town, which had a population of around 10,000 before Moscow launched its offensive, is the latest in a string of Russian advances in the region. On Monday, Russia said it had captured the town of Zalizne, close to New York. Donetsk was one of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claimed to have annexed in 2022, despite not having full control over any of them. The region has seen the most intense combat of the two-and-a-half-year conflict. Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line there, facing manpower and ammunition shortages after months of attritional fighting. Ukraine launched a border incursion into Russia's western Kursk region two weeks ago, a move it hoped could relieve pressure in other parts of the battlefield. But the Russian advance in Donetsk has continued. New York first found itself on the front line in 2014, when Moscow-backed separatists in the east tried to breakaway from Kyiv, triggering an armed conflict. The origin of the town's name is a mystery, with theories including possible American connections among its founders. It was renamed "Novgorodskoye" -- New City -- by Soviet authorities in 1951 for ideological reasons, before Ukrainian lawmakers voted to switch it back to New York in 2021. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia claims its forces captured key hub of New York in east Ukraine

<p>As many as 140 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's Volgograd region on Monday (Jul 28),&nbsp;the country’s state-owned railway company said.</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;reports, the train, travelling at 65 kmph, collided with a truck that drove into a railroad crossing at 12:35 local time. Nine passenger cars were derailed as authorities attempted to get a clear picture of the impact of the accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The train was travelling from Kazan in&nbsp;Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea when the accident took place near the&nbsp;Kotelnikovo station about 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The emergency ministry had already pressed paramedics on the scene, adding that as many as 342 emergency workers were involved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"About 140 people received cuts and bruises," Russian Railways said, adding that 15 people, including three children, had been taken to hospital for treatment.</p>

<p>The driver of the truck was reportedly thrown about 15 metres (50 feet) by the impact. He was in grave condition, according to the Mash Telegram channel, which published a video showing the battered remains of the cabin of the truck and a man who it said was the driver with blood on his face.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As many as 140 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's Volgograd region on Monday (Jul 28), the country’s state-owned railway company said.

As many as 140 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's Volgograd region on Monday (Jul 28), the country’s state-owned railway company said. According to reports, the train, travelling at 65 kmph, collided with a truck that drove into a railroad crossing at 12:35 local time. Nine passenger cars were derailed as authorities attempted to get a clear picture of the impact of the accident. The train was travelling from Kazan in Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea when the accident took place near the Kotelnikovo station about 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow. ❗️Train Derails In Russia's Volgograd, Multiple Injuries A truck driver drove onto a crossing and collided with a train travelling between Kazan and Adler, according to Russian Railways. Eight carriages derailed, and authorities are now working to clarify the number of… pic.twitter.com/aL2uG24NAY — RT_India (@RT_India_news) July 29, 2024 × Aquest és l'individu que ha fet volcar avui un tren amb 812 passatgers a VOLGOGRAD quan ha xocat el convoy amb el camió que portava. ️ÉS diu ASLANBEK U, de 43 ANYS, havia estat guàrdia de seguretat. Té una lesió craniocerebral i cames trencades. Se l'està investigant. pic.twitter.com/Cg7WgsKuTZ — JosepBastardas ☭ (@josepbastardas) July 29, 2024 × The emergency ministry had already pressed paramedics on the scene, adding that as many as 342 emergency workers were involved. "About 140 people received cuts and bruises," Russian Railways said, adding that 15 people, including three children, had been taken to hospital for treatment. The driver of the truck was reportedly thrown about 15 metres (50 feet) by the impact. He was in grave condition, according to the Mash Telegram channel, which published a video showing the battered remains of the cabin of the truck and a man who it said was the driver with blood on his face. (With inputs from agencies)

Passenger train derails in Russia's Volgograd, injuring at least 140

Beijing and Moscow have hit out at claims from the United States that growing cooperation between China and Russia in the Arctic could threaten regional stability. Watch in for more details!

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Are the broadening sanctions on Russia finally hurting their ability to trade? Since the U.S. Expanded the criteria for imposing sanctions in June,... Several big Russian commodities exporters have complained that trading with China is now a gamble due to the increased freezing or delaying of direct payments made in Yuan. Take a look at this report for more.

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As tensions between Russia and the West reach a bit of a fever pitch the Black Sea has become a focal point of geopolitical brinkmanship with NATO's increased presence in these Waters and also Russia's aggressive postering countries are now on the edge of a potential conflict that can have catastrophic consequences. Watch in for more details!

Moscow dares NATO over black sea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in India after Vienna tour on Tuesday from Moscow on a two-day visit to Austria during which the two nations will explore ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges.

PM Narendra Modi returns after two-state visit; says 'visit to Austria historic, productive'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin stocks are already yielding results. The first big developments has come out after their meeting - Russia is going to discharge Indian working in Russian Army.

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PM Modi in Russia: Russia to discharge Indians working in Russian Army, Moscow to facilitate return

India secured a major diplomatic victory. Russia has agreed to discharge all Indian nationals working in its army. This matter was addressed by PM Modi during his recent interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many Indians found themselves conscripted into the Russian Army to fight against Ukraine.

PM Modi's Russia visit: Moscow agrees to release Indian serving in Russian Army

Headlines of the hour: - French election ends in deadlock - France: Protesters clash with riot polic - Netanayahu's 'non-negotiable' demand list - Calls grow for Biden to quit President race - New UK govt threatens Tata Steel Plan - US: Wildfire burns 11,000 acres in Utah - Moscow prepares to welcome PM Modi

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Moscow for a two-day visit of Russia. He will be taking part in the 22nd India-Russia annual summit. This is PM Modi's first bilateral visit since being sworn in for the third time.

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Headlines of the hour: - French election ends in deadlock - France: Protesters clash with riot polic - Netanayahu's 'non-negotiable' demand list - Calls grow for Biden to quit President race - US: Wildfire burns 11,000 acres in Utah - Moscow prepares to welcome PM Modi

US: Wildfire burns 11,000 acres in Utah | Moscow prepares to welcome PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day Russia visit from 8th to 9th July 2024 that will see Russian President Putin hosting a private dinner for the Indian leader. The PM will also visit Rosatom Pavilion at the exhibition venue in Moscow. Watch in for more details!

India-Russia to review bilateral ties: PM Modi's first visit to Russia after its invasion of Ukraine

PM Modi's Russia visit to focus on India's exports, trade & defence

Moscow and the surrounding region is sweltering as temperatures soared to levels unseen in over a century, with the state weather monitor warning of dangerously hot evenings...

Moscow: Temperatures soar to a sweltering 33°C

<p>Russia in a sarcastic jibe reacting to the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin did not set an alarm or get up in the middle of his sleep to watch the altercation.</p>

<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will not comment on internal US politics and that it had more important things to focus on.</p>

<p>Putin has alleged disinterestedness in the outcome of the US presidential election scheduled to be held in the month of November.</p>

<p>"Well, look, I don’t think you expect the president of Russia might set an alarm clock, wake up before morning and watch the debates in the United States of America?" Peskov told reporters when asked if Putin had tuned in.</p>

<p>"We have a lot of issues that are really important for our country, which are relevant for us. These are the issues that our president is dealing with. Debates in the United States are not part of the main issues on the agenda."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-debate-trump-won-but-how-badly-did-biden-lose-735954">US presidential debate: Trump won but how badly did Biden lose?</a></p>

<h2><strong>US presidential debate</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden clashed with his Republican White House predecessor Donald Trump in the first presidential debate ahead of the November presidential elections. Biden repeatedly struggled to finish his allotted time and had to be reminded by the moderators that he had time to speak.</p>

<p>Trump accused Biden of getting funded by China and called him a "Manchurian candidate" in his ruthless attack during the debate held on Thursday (June 27) at CNN's headquarters in Atlanta.</p>

<p>During the debate, Trump said, “We now have the largest deficit in the history of our country. We have the largest deficit with China. He gets paid by China. He’s a Manchurian candidate. He gets money from China."</p>

<p>“China is going to own us if you keep allowing them to do what they’re doing to us as a country. They are killing us as a country, Joe, and you can’t let that happen. You’re destroying our country,” Trump said to Biden.</p>

<p>He called the military policies of Biden “insane", claiming that leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un do not fear or respect Biden. “They have nothing going with this gentleman and he’s going to drive us into World War III,” said Trump.</p>

<p>A flash poll by CNN following the altercation showed Trump leading against Biden with 67 per cent of debate watchers in Trump's favour. Only 33 per cent believed that Biden won the debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia in a sarcastic jibe reacting to the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin did not set an alarm or get up in the middle of his sleep to watch the altercation.

Russia in a sarcastic jibe reacting to the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin did not set an alarm or get up in the middle of his sleep to watch the altercation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will not comment on internal US politics and that it had more important things to focus on. Putin has alleged disinterestedness in the outcome of the US presidential election scheduled to be held in the month of November. "Well, look, I don’t think you expect the president of Russia might set an alarm clock, wake up before morning and watch the debates in the United States of America?" Peskov told reporters when asked if Putin had tuned in. "We have a lot of issues that are really important for our country, which are relevant for us. These are the issues that our president is dealing with. Debates in the United States are not part of the main issues on the agenda." Also read: US presidential debate: Trump won but how badly did Biden lose? US presidential debate US President Joe Biden clashed with his Republican White House predecessor Donald Trump in the first presidential debate ahead of the November presidential elections. Biden repeatedly struggled to finish his allotted time and had to be reminded by the moderators that he had time to speak. Trump accused Biden of getting funded by China and called him a "Manchurian candidate" in his ruthless attack during the debate held on Thursday (June 27) at CNN's headquarters in Atlanta. During the debate, Trump said, “We now have the largest deficit in the history of our country. We have the largest deficit with China. He gets paid by China. He’s a Manchurian candidate. He gets money from China." “China is going to own us if you keep allowing them to do what they’re doing to us as a country. They are killing us as a country, Joe, and you can’t let that happen. You’re destroying our country,” Trump said to Biden. He called the military policies of Biden “insane", claiming that leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un do not fear or respect Biden. “They have nothing going with this gentleman and he’s going to drive us into World War III,” said Trump. A flash poll by CNN following the altercation showed Trump leading against Biden with 67 per cent of debate watchers in Trump's favour. Only 33 per cent believed that Biden won the debate. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's sarcastic jibe at Biden-Trump debate; 'Putin didn't set his alarm'

Russia has again raised dangers of further escalation of the situation in Ukraine due to the continued supply of weapons to Kyiv. the Russian defense minister Andre Bosov spoke to his American counterpart Lloyd Austin over the phone on Tuesday. The latest interaction comes on the back of the Kremlin warning the United States of consequences.

Kremlin warned US of 'consequences' after Crimea strike

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