A large fire occurred at the Cheryomushkinsky bread factory, one of Moscow’s key producers. The incident affected an enterprise that holds a significant share of the capital’s market and ranks among the largest in the country.
Sky-blue Kazakh flags were displayed across central Moscow ahead of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit. One of the landmarks, the Ostankino Tower, was illuminated in the colors of Kazakhstan’s national flag.
The U.S. President will make a decision on a potential strike against Iran within two weeks. Moscow considers this a mistake and warns of the risk of escalating the conflict.
The Presidents of Kazakhstan and China spoke before the concert at the Kremlin Palace. Xi Jinping’s visit to Kazakhstan is expected in June.
Kyiv prepares a "diplomatic demonstration" against the backdrop of Russia’s planned military celebration of Victory Day's 80th anniversary.
In a Moscow bathhouse, security forces forced Kyrgyz citizens face down and beat them. Bishkek responds with official protest.
Russian air defense forces repelled a massive drone attack on Moscow and the Moscow Region. According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, 69 drones were shot down during the attack, which was aimed at the capital. The attack is part of the growing threat related to the use of drones in modern conflicts.
For the first time since 2020, China has resumed passenger rail service with Russia. A new train running on the Beijing–Moscow route via Ulaanbaatar is currently undergoing testing on Russian railways.
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has claimed that Kyiv is preparing terrorist attacks against Russian diplomatic missions in Europe in an effort to derail potential negotiations with Moscow. European capitals are reportedly increasingly concerned over Ukraine’s reluctance to reach agreements if they require major concessions.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that European nations are being sidelined from key Ukraine negotiations and will have to learn about their outcomes from the media.
Donald Trump has announced that Vladimir Putin invited him to Moscow, and in response, he suggested that Putin might visit Washington. If Trump’s trip to Russia happens, it will be his fourth visit. But before that, he had three unsuccessful attempts to build his own skyscraper in Moscow.
Uzbek airline Qanot Sharq has announced the temporary cancellation of several flights to Russia. In an official statement published on Instagram, the airline cited "operational necessity" as the reason for the suspension.
Turkmenistan Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Moscow. The service will be paused for one month, starting December 30, 2024.
A plane carrying 79 passengers overshot the runway while landing on the Taymyr Peninsula in Norilsk. No injuries were reported. The aircraft has been temporarily grounded, and a backup plane has been dispatched for the return flight to Moscow.
Relatives of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad purchased 19 apartments in Moscow’s prestigious Moscow City business district between 2013 and 2019. The total cost of these properties is estimated at $40 million. The acquisitions may indicate preparations for potential emigration or efforts to safeguard assets amid Syria’s ongoing instability.
A video claiming to show Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma arriving in Moscow after being granted political asylum has surfaced online. However, keen-eyed viewers and journalists have identified the footage as being from 2013.
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