Following the arrest and detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that the relations between Paris and Moscow have reached an all-time low.

Sergei Lavrov: Relations between Russia and France reaches all time low

#Gravitas As per reports, Russia has systematically attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, aiming to bring the nation to its knees by depriving its people of basic necessities such as electricity, heat, and water. As winter approaches, and temperatures lower, more than 75,000 households across 10 major cities in Ukraine are reportedly facing power outages. Watch WION to know more on the story.

Russia's Revenge Blitz: Ukraine Goes Dark

<p>Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions by Russia on Monday (Aug 26), confirmed the head of the country's Air Force.</p>

<p>In other news,&nbsp;Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has alleged that the US government had pressured his company to censor content related to COVID-19 at the peak of the global pandemic.</p>

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<p>In one of the biggest air attacks launched by Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine, at least seven people have been killed while dozens are wounded.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2021, senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain COVID-19 content, said Meta CEO.</p>

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<p>China's aggressive actions escalated tensions in the South China Sea as 40 Chinese vessels blocked Philippine supply ships from reaching a disputed shoal, hindering resupply efforts for Manila's largest coast guard ship, Philippine officials said Tuesday (Aug 27).</p>

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<p>The political deadlock in France is nowhere near to being resolved after President Emmanuel Macron ruled out naming a left-wing government on Monday (Aug 26). Citing threat to the "institutional stability" of the country, Macron said he would initiate fresh talks to find a new prime minister.</p>

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Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions by Russia on Monday (Aug 26), confirmed the head of the country's Air Force. In other news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has alleged that the US government had pressured his company to censor content related to COVID-19 at the peak of the global pandemic.

Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions by Russia on Monday (Aug 26), confirmed the head of the country's Air Force. In other news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has alleged that the US government had pressured his company to censor content related to COVID-19 at the peak of the global pandemic. Click on the links to read more... Russian launches 'biggest' air attack of war on Ukraine, 7 dead In one of the biggest air attacks launched by Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine, at least seven people have been killed while dozens are wounded. Zuckerberg reveals White House 'pressured' Meta to censor Covid-related posts In 2021, senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain COVID-19 content, said Meta CEO. Philippines accuses China of using 'excessive force' to block food delivery China's aggressive actions escalated tensions in the South China Sea as 40 Chinese vessels blocked Philippine supply ships from reaching a disputed shoal, hindering resupply efforts for Manila's largest coast guard ship, Philippine officials said Tuesday (Aug 27). Emmanuel Macron refuses to name left-wing government to lead France The political deadlock in France is nowhere near to being resolved after President Emmanuel Macron ruled out naming a left-wing government on Monday (Aug 26). Citing threat to the "institutional stability" of the country, Macron said he would initiate fresh talks to find a new prime minister. WATCH | US Elections 2024: Former US President Donald Trump hints at reconsidering debate ×

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:65,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1909}">Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president's remarks come after two consecutive nights of large-scale Russian bombardments across Ukraine, killing several people and battering&nbsp;energy infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:115,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1959}">"There has been a positive test of the first Ukrainian ballistic missile. I congratulate our defence industry on this. I can't share any more details about this missile," Zelensky said at the press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:165,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2009}">For a long time now, Ukraine has been trying to develop its own arms industry and boosting military production on its own territory, to become less dependent on Western military aid amid its ongoing war with Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:654,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2498}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:654,&quot;w&quot;:497,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2498}">Ukraine now controls 100 Russian settlements</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:699,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2543}">As Ukraine continues its offensive into Russia's Kursk region, Kyiv's top military commander Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukrainian troops control &nbsp;1,294 sq km (500 sq miles) of Russian territory and 100 settlements.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:749,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2593}">He added that about 594 Russian soldiers were also captured during&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kursk incursion.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:781,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2625}">Last week, Zelensky said Ukraine controlled over 1,250 sq km of Russian territory.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:817,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2661}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:817,&quot;w&quot;:642,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2661}">Zelensky to present&nbsp;US with plan on ending war with Russia</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:862,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2706}">The Ukrainian President, during the press conference in Kyiv, also said that he will present a roadmap&nbsp;on how he plans to end the war with Russia&nbsp;to presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as United States President Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:912,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2756}">Earlier in the day, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Washington's&nbsp; involvement in Kyiv's ongoing incursion into the Kursk region was "an obvious fact", Russian state media TASS reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:962,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2806}"><a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:962,&quot;w&quot;:638,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2806}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-ukrainian-drone-hits-russian-high-rise-building-resembling-911-attack-visuals-753370"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:962,&quot;w&quot;:638,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2806}">Also read:&nbsp;Ukrainian drone hits Russian high-rise building, resembling 9/11 attack visuals</strong></a></p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Aug 27), said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Aug 27), said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president's remarks come after two consecutive nights of large-scale Russian bombardments across Ukraine, killing several people and battering energy infrastructure. "There has been a positive test of the first Ukrainian ballistic missile. I congratulate our defence industry on this. I can't share any more details about this missile," Zelensky said at the press conference. For a long time now, Ukraine has been trying to develop its own arms industry and boosting military production on its own territory, to become less dependent on Western military aid amid its ongoing war with Russia. Watch | Ukraine says Russia attacked with over 200 missiles and drones × Notably, Ukraine has signed agreements with Western arms companies for the production of small arms and ammunition. Ukraine now controls 100 Russian settlements As Ukraine continues its offensive into Russia's Kursk region, Kyiv's top military commander Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukrainian troops control 1,294 sq km (500 sq miles) of Russian territory and 100 settlements. He added that about 594 Russian soldiers were also captured during the Kursk incursion. Last week, Zelensky said Ukraine controlled over 1,250 sq km of Russian territory. Zelensky to present US with plan on ending war with Russia The Ukrainian President, during the press conference in Kyiv, also said that he will present a roadmap on how he plans to end the war with Russia to presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as United States President Joe Biden. Earlier in the day, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Washington's involvement in Kyiv's ongoing incursion into the Kursk region was "an obvious fact", Russian state media TASS reported. Also read: Ukrainian drone hits Russian high-rise building, resembling 9/11 attack visuals However, the US said that they did not take part in the operation. Ryabkov said that it was no longer an accusation that the United States was involved but "an obvious fact. Washington's escalatory path is becoming more and more challenging." "The impression is that (US) colleagues have thrown away the remnants of common sense and believe that everything is permissible for them. Similar approaches are followed by their clientele in Kyiv." He warned that such actions could further lead to severe consequences. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

Ukraine test-fired first domestically-produced ballistic missile: President Zelensky

<p>China has called the&nbsp;United States imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities for aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine,&nbsp;"illegal and unilateral" and "not based on facts".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The comment from China comes ahead of White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's arrival in Beijing on Tuesday (Aug 27).</p>

<p>Sullivan is on a three-day visit to China and is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, the US imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities and individuals for supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The entities also included Chinese companies that, according to US officials, have helped Moscow in building up its military.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-400-entities-for-aiding-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-752914"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US imposes new sanctions on 400 entities for aiding Russian invasion of Ukraine</strong></a></p>

<p>China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, opposed the sanctions at a briefing in Beijing after the latest rounds of meetings with officials from &nbsp;Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa.</p>

<p>"A particular country uses the crisis … to shift blame in an attempt to fabricate the so-called China responsibility theory and threatens countries that have normal economic and trade ties with Russia with illegal and unilateral sanctions," Li said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Li did not name the US, China's commerce ministry, on Sunday, said that it strongly opposes the sanctions and the foreign ministry has expressed similar opposition to previous curbs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Chinese firms rebrand themselves as American to evade sanctions</strong></p>

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<p>"These words and deeds are totally for their selfish interests and are not based on facts, the international community will never accept them," Li added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US has&nbsp;repeatedly&nbsp;warned China over its support for Russia's defence industrial base and&nbsp;issued many sanctions against it.&nbsp;</p>

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China has called the United States imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities for aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, "illegal and unilateral" and "not based on facts".

China has called the United States imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities for aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, "illegal and unilateral" and "not based on facts". The comment from China comes ahead of White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's arrival in Beijing on Tuesday (Aug 27). Sullivan is on a three-day visit to China and is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Last week, the US imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities and individuals for supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The entities also included Chinese companies that, according to US officials, have helped Moscow in building up its military. Also read: US imposes new sanctions on 400 entities for aiding Russian invasion of Ukraine China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, opposed the sanctions at a briefing in Beijing after the latest rounds of meetings with officials from Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa. "A particular country uses the crisis … to shift blame in an attempt to fabricate the so-called China responsibility theory and threatens countries that have normal economic and trade ties with Russia with illegal and unilateral sanctions," Li said. Although Li did not name the US, China's commerce ministry, on Sunday, said that it strongly opposes the sanctions and the foreign ministry has expressed similar opposition to previous curbs. Watch | Chinese firms rebrand themselves as American to evade sanctions × "These words and deeds are totally for their selfish interests and are not based on facts, the international community will never accept them," Li added. The US has repeatedly warned China over its support for Russia's defence industrial base and issued many sanctions against it. (With inputs from agencies)

'Illegal and unilateral': China on US sanctions over Russia-Ukraine war

Russia launched about 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine Monday, killing seven people and striking energy facilities nationwide, Kyiv said. Power and water supply outages were reported in many areas. Watch in for more details!

Russia Missiles Attack: Putin's Kursk revenge to force Zelensky into peace talks?

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Aug 27) talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. PM Modi said the talks focused on&nbsp;strengthening "special and privileged strategic partnership."</p>

<p>"Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict," PM Modi wrote on X.</p>

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<p>Modi's call with Putin comes a day after he received a phone call from US President Joe Biden. A statement by the White House revealed that Biden&nbsp;commended Modi's "historic visits" to Poland and Ukraine as well as his message of peace.</p>

<p>"The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in decades, and for his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector," the statement read.</p>

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<p>A statement released by the Indian side said the two leaders held discussions on various issues of global and regional importance.</p>

<p>"While discussing the situation in Ukraine, the Prime Minister briefed President Biden on his recent visit to Ukraine. He reiterated India's consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy and expressed full support for early return of peace and stability," the statement read.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;PM Modi appreciates President Biden's commitment to India-US partnership</strong></p>

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<p>PM Modi visited Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23), the first by any Indian leader to date. The visit came after Modi visited Russia in July, drawing heavy criticism from Ukraine as well as Western leaders.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Aug 27) talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Aug 27) talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. PM Modi said the talks focused on strengthening "special and privileged strategic partnership." "Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict," PM Modi wrote on X. Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early,… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2024 × Modi's call with Putin comes a day after he received a phone call from US President Joe Biden. A statement by the White House revealed that Biden commended Modi's "historic visits" to Poland and Ukraine as well as his message of peace. "The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in decades, and for his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector," the statement read. Also read: PM Modi speaks with President Biden, discusses Ukraine, Bangladesh, and global security A statement released by the Indian side said the two leaders held discussions on various issues of global and regional importance. "While discussing the situation in Ukraine, the Prime Minister briefed President Biden on his recent visit to Ukraine. He reiterated India's consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy and expressed full support for early return of peace and stability," the statement read. Watch: PM Modi appreciates President Biden's commitment to India-US partnership × PM Modi visited Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23), the first by any Indian leader to date. The visit came after Modi visited Russia in July, drawing heavy criticism from Ukraine as well as Western leaders. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi speaks to Putin days after visiting Ukraine, reiterates commitment to peace

Russia launched about 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine Monday, killing seven people and striking energy facilities nationwide, Kyiv said. Power and water supply outages were reported in many areas.

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As Ukraine's Kursk incursion continues Moscow has renewed its strategy against Kyiv. Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least three people injured several and damaged energy infrastructure. Watch in for more details!

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#Gravitas As per reports, on early Monday morning, Russia launched a massive missile barrage across Ukraine, killing at least three people, and severely straining the country’s energy grid. The latest attack comes in the backdrop of a Russian advance towards the strategic city of Pokrovsk leaving many to ponder whether Ukraine's attempt to seize Russian territory in Kursk backfired. Has it left eastern Ukraine exposed to Russian advances and will the repercussions of this gamble be far-reaching?

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Ukrainian President Zelensky proposes India for hosting second peace summit, Modi expresses readiness for active role in peace efforts. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian President Zelensky proposes holding next Peace Summit in India

Authorities in at least six regions of the country said blasts had been heard in their territories. The governor of the central Dnipropetrovsk region, Sergiy Lysak, said Russian forces had attacked "en masse.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian strikes kills 3, damage infrastructure

A member of the Reuters news agency was missing and two others were wounded in a Russian strike on a hotel in the east Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, the agency said on Sunday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Reuters says team member missing after Russian strike on hotel in Ukraine

Ukraine's air force shared videos purporting to show at least two strategic bridges blown up over the Seim River in Russia's southern Kursk border region, which Ukrainian troops invaded in a daring assault more than two weeks ago.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine shares satellite images showing attacks inside Russia

Now, we turn our attention to the latest in the U.S. Sanctions on Russia. Russia's MMC Norilsk Nickel Pjsc has warned that challenges with cross-border payments hit its bottom line. This came just before the U.S. Imposed sanctions on the firm's copper unit...And other affiliates that supply services to the miner on Friday.

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The latest updates that are coming in from the battlefields of Kursk. The Ukraine surprise incursion of the Russian territory is now in its third week but what's been leading the narrative is an information a war that's been unleashed from both sides. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Ukraine change the course of war?

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 115 prisoners of war from each side, both countries confirmed, with the United Arab Emirates acting as an intermediary. Watch to know more!

Russia and Ukraine swap 230 prisoners of war, UAE mediates

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<p>Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole. Russia's nuclear power agency, Rosatom, was appointed the infrastructure operator of the Northern Sea Route, a Europe-Asia sea route that passes almost entirely through the frozen Arctic, large parts of which are within Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The respective countries would have rights over living and non-living resources in their EEZ, which is typically the stretch that extends 200 nautical miles from their shores. Rosatom considers the development of the Arctic infrastructure and shipping as one of its key tasks.&nbsp;<br />
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Titled 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', the expedition aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy', involved participants from countries where the Russian nuclear power agency Rosatom is deploying nuclear technologies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This includes Mongolia, Hungary, India, China, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and others. Fifteen experts, delegates selected at the World Youth Festival, joined the team on the voyage to the North Pole.</p>

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<p>The voyagers brought over their respective national flags to the top of the planet. When the team went on the icy shores, the captain of the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, Ruslan Sasov addressed them within the framework of the northernmost lecture course organised by Rosatom jointly with Znanie Russian Society.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition is going as planned. Representatives of 15 countries made the shortest round-the-world trip at the pole," the captain said.</p>

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<p>Rosatom's anniversary Arctic expedition "Icebreaker of Knowledge" is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the nuclear icebreaker fleet. The present Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet includes seven icebreakers: the lead universal nuclear icebreaker Arktika, the first serial universal nuclear icebreaker Sibir, the second serial universal nuclear icebreaker Ural, the nuclear icebreakers Yamal, 50 Let Pobedy, Taimyr, and Vaigach.</p>


Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole.

Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole. Russia's nuclear power agency, Rosatom, was appointed the infrastructure operator of the Northern Sea Route, a Europe-Asia sea route that passes almost entirely through the frozen Arctic, large parts of which are within Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The respective countries would have rights over living and non-living resources in their EEZ, which is typically the stretch that extends 200 nautical miles from their shores. Rosatom considers the development of the Arctic infrastructure and shipping as one of its key tasks. Titled 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', the expedition aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy', involved participants from countries where the Russian nuclear power agency Rosatom is deploying nuclear technologies. This includes Mongolia, Hungary, India, China, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and others. Fifteen experts, delegates selected at the World Youth Festival, joined the team on the voyage to the North Pole. Also read: Scientists warn of `Mercury bomb` in Arctic as melting permafrost threatens environment The voyagers brought over their respective national flags to the top of the planet. When the team went on the icy shores, the captain of the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, Ruslan Sasov addressed them within the framework of the northernmost lecture course organised by Rosatom jointly with Znanie Russian Society. "Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition is going as planned. Representatives of 15 countries made the shortest round-the-world trip at the pole," the captain said. Also read: First case of Walrus dying from bird flu recorded on Arctic island: Researcher Rosatom's anniversary Arctic expedition "Icebreaker of Knowledge" is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the nuclear icebreaker fleet. The present Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet includes seven icebreakers: the lead universal nuclear icebreaker Arktika, the first serial universal nuclear icebreaker Sibir, the second serial universal nuclear icebreaker Ural, the nuclear icebreakers Yamal, 50 Let Pobedy, Taimyr, and Vaigach.

Russia's nuclear icebreaker undertakes international expedition to North Pole

Today NASA will make a very important decision regarding the fate of Boeing's problematic Starliner spacecraft. There's a lot of speculation growing and concerns about this and to get us an astronaut's perspective of overstaying in space, WION's principal correspondents spoke to Russian cosmonaut Sergey Vladimirovich Korsakov who has stayed in space for longer than 6 months.

Russian Cosmonaut Sergey Vladimirovich Korsakov speaks to WION

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