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Articles with tag "Far East"

Russian Widows, Mothers of Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Join Victory Day March in Chita

Local media described the march as a first for the annual celebrations marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

8 Trapped After Permafrost Thaw Triggers Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East

The CEO of the mining company that operates the site said the accident was likely caused by the thawing of a “lens” — a localized underground pocket...
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After 80 Years, Russia and Japan Still Can’t Agree on Who These Islands Belong To

Tokyo is “patiently urging” Moscow to come back to the negotiating table, but Kremlin officials appear uninterested.
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Russia Grounds Siberian Airline Following Fatal Crash

Angara was one of the few airlines maintaining flights to isolated Siberian settlements where rail and road connections are limited or nonexistent.
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Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Shakes Kamchatka Peninsula

The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of possible hazardous waves along coastlines but later said the threat had passed.
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Far East Regions Move to Tighten Restrictions on Alcohol Sales

Amur, Kamchatka, Magadan and Sakha are set to join a growing number of regions where authorities are undertaking restrictive steps to curb the consumption...
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Russia’s State Shipbuilding Giant to Slash 70% of Workforce at Key Far East Shipyard

Tthe Khabarovsk Shipbuilding Plant, one of the largest shipyards in the country’s Far East, has grappled with a lack of production orders.
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In Photos: The Aftermath of the Historic Earthquake in Russia's Far East

Russia's Far East regions have been rattled by the magnitude 8.8 earthquake, one of the strongest ever recorded.
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Huge Earthquake Off Far East Russia Sparks Pacific Tsunami Warnings

The magnitude 8.8 quake that struck off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula was one of the 10 largest ever recorded globally.
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Russian Pacific Fleet Stages Major 'July Storm' Defense Drills

The July Storm exercises, which run through July 27, span multiple Russian naval theaters including the Pacific, Arctic, Baltic and Caspian regions.
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Tsunami Alert Lifted After Powerful Quakes Off Russian Coast

Kamchatka's governor warned of possible aftershocks, which are usual during seismic events and can trigger further earthquakes.
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Five Killed in Helicopter Crash in Russia’s Far East

The helicopter went missing on Monday while returning from repairs in the village of Chumikan to its base in Magadan via Okhotsk.
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Rangers Kill 11 Brown Bears Lured by Food Waste in Russia’s Far East

Authorities said the bears had been regularly foraging for food at a village landfill, forcing locals to lock themselves and their pets indoors each night...
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Kamchatka Tour Firms Say Surprise Military Drills Costing Industry Over $600K

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the naval drills in the Pacific Ocean would run from June 16 to June 30.
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In Photos: Wildfires Tear Across Russia's Far East

States of emergency have been declared in the republic of Buryatia and the Zabaikalsky region as wildfires blaze across the regions.
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3 Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Rage in Russia’s Far East 

The Zabaikalsky region currently accounts for more than 87% of the total area engulfed by wildfires across Russia.
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Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region Restricts Travel Amid Widespread Wildfires

Residents must now obtain advance authorization from local officials to travel outside their communities, except when using regional or federal highways...
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Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands

Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation for foreign military and civilian ships around the southern Kuril Islands from April 16 to...
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Far East Court Rules to Keep Anti-Putin Shaman in High-Security Psychiatric Facility

Alexander Gabyshev was arrested in 2019, months after announcing he would travel to Moscow by foot to “exorcize” Vladimir Putin.
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Russia Bans Japanese NGO Amid Dispute Over Kuril Islands

The Prosecutor General’s Office claimed Japan’s Northern Territories Issue Association advocates for Tokyo’s claim over the Kuril Islands.
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