Tag: Russian Navy

  • Russia says it is repelling attacks over Crimea, Belgorod regions

    Russia says it is repelling attacks over Crimea, Belgorod regions

    The Russian-installed head of Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea on Monday said air defence forces were fending off an aerial attack over the peninsula. Russian air defences also saw action in the region of Belgorod bordering Ukraine, over which seven Ukrainian drones were destroyed, the Russian defence ministry wrote on Telegram. Read our blog to see…

  • Niinistö’s Russia warning, Finland’s presidential election race and the dog-paw market: Finland in the world press

    Niinistö’s Russia warning, Finland’s presidential election race and the dog-paw market: Finland in the world press

    Finnish President Sauli Niinistö Warning European leaders and citizens against complacency about the risks of an escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine was covered in the article New York Times September 17th. This long interview with Niinistö offers insights from the president’s point of view and the development of the situation, including the…

  • 5 Russian rulers who CHANGED the course of Russian history

    5 Russian rulers who CHANGED the course of Russian history

    Without any of them, Russia could have been a completely different country. 1. Peter the Great (1689-1725) Portrait of Peter I of Russia, Maria Giovanna Clementi, 18th century. Christie’s / Public Domain Peter the Great took the throne in 1689 and immediately proceeded to transform all spheres of life in Russia. He introduced some of…

  • Russian sabotage in place to strand Norwegians in case of war, documentary claims

    From this evening, the audience will be able to watch a new documentary co-financed by DR that lifts the lid on ongoing Russian espionage in the Nordics. It reveals how the country’s military program uses ‘ghost boats’ to gain an overview of the region’s infrastructure, mapping gas pipelines, essential cables and offshore wind farms in…

  • Hersh claims Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 blown up on order of Biden

    Hersh claims Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 blown up on order of Biden

    WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Navy’s Diving and Salvage Center can be found in a location as obscure as its name-down what was once a country lane in rural Panama City, a now-booming resort city in the southwestern panhandle of Florida, 70 miles south of the Alabama border. The center’s complex is as nondescript as…

  • Putin supports the plan to expand the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million

    Putin supports the plan to expand the Russian armed forces to 1.5 million

    Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a defense minister’s proposal to strengthen the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from and address the problems it faces in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all of today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). This…

  • 5 Dutchmen who nobly served Russia

    5 Dutchmen who nobly served Russia

    As born sailors and shipbuilders, the Dutch made a huge contribution to the creation of the regular Russian navy. As captains they gave that honor on more than one occasion with their victories in battle. 1. Franz Timmerman Franz Timmerman. Adriaan Schoonebeek At the end of the 1680s, Tsar Peter I, who in the following…

  • 5 Scandinavians who nobly served Russia

    5 Scandinavians who nobly served Russia

    Among the citizens of the Nordic countries who served Russia, the Danes stood out the most. Even a sea bordering Russia was named after one of them. 1. Cornelius Cruys Cornelius Cruys. Public domain At the end of the 17th century, Tsar Peter the Great began building a navy and began to extensively engage foreign…

  • 5 Foreigners Who Helped Create the Russian Empire

    5 Foreigners Who Helped Create the Russian Empire

    In the early 18th century, Tsar Peter I (Peter the Great) crushed the mighty Sweden, making Russia one of the leading European powers. In this he also received help from foreign experts and professionals. 1. James Bruce Public domain “A most honest and learned man,” Sir Charles Whitworth, British Ambassador to Russia, said by James…

  • The NATO state is considering closing the Baltics to the Russian navy

    The NATO state is considering closing the Baltics to the Russian navy

    Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic…

  • NATO states are considering closing the Baltic Sea to the Russian navy

    NATO states are considering closing the Baltic Sea to the Russian navy

    Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic…

  • Historic and modern boats are displayed on the Day of the Russian Navy

    Ships from bygone eras sailed alongside the Navy’s modern fleet in the Neva River in St. Petersburg Russia celebrated its Navy Day on Sunday with annual parades across the country, including the main one in the city of St. Petersburg. This year’s event marked 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great, the 18th-century…

  • Russian rulers who fought bravely in battle

    Russian rulers who fought bravely in battle

    They could have hidden behind the backs of their warriors, but instead they always rushed into battle. Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich Leo Xao Grand Prince Svyatoslav Igorevich of Kyiv always preferred war over all other occupations and even government affairs. “Alexander (Macedonian) of our ancient history”, as the Russian historian Nikolai Karamzin characterized Svyatoslav, fought breathlessly…

  • 10 most luxurious snuff boxes used by the Russian tsars

    10 most luxurious snuff boxes used by the Russian tsars

    The best jewelers made boxes to store snuff for true works of art. When you take a closer look at them, you can learn a lot about their original owners, important historical events and even steamy love affairs. 1. A snuff box in Louis XVI style The Hermitage This exquisite masterpiece by Mikhail Perkhin, who…

  • Business Round-Up: Lego comes back on top as the most valuable brand

    Business Round-Up: Lego comes back on top as the most valuable brand

    With 38.7 billion kroner, Lego is now the most valuable Danish brand, according to Brand Finance. Up 13 percent from 2022, the iconic toy company has surpassed the shipping company Maersk, which is currently valued at DKK 31.1 billion. The 10 most valuable Danish brands in 2022 Each year, Brand Finance puts 5,000 of the…

  • Ukraine’s Interior Minister says Kyiv is in no danger but prepared

    Ukraine’s Interior Minister says Kyiv is in no danger but prepared

    Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky has said that even though there is no imminent risk of Russians marching on Kyiv, the capital would not let its guard down. Earlier, the supreme court of the Russian-backed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) sentenced to death two British and one Moroccan captured while fighting for Ukraine. Read about the…

  • Britain, Spain are worried about Russian threat

    Britain, Spain are worried about Russian threat

    Moscow’s increased activities in Africa could threaten NATO security, London and Madrid claim Russia’s growing presence on the African continent could pose a “worrying” threat to NATO’s southern flank, Spanish Defense Secretary Margarita Robles and British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told a joint news conference in Madrid on Wednesday. African nations such as Libya and…

  • 10 modern paintings from the life of Peter the Great

    10 modern paintings from the life of Peter the Great

    The year 2022 marks the 350th anniversary of the birth of the first Russian emperor. For this occasion, contemporary artists have painted some important scenes and intrigues from the life of the great Peter. 1. Ilya Zorkin. The beginning of autocracy, 2022 30paintings.ru The above painting depicts Peter surrounded by the patriarch, Streltsy and the…

  • Live: Russia warns attacks on Kyiv “will intensify”

    Live: Russia warns attacks on Kyiv “will intensify”

    Russia’s Defense Ministry warned on Friday that it would intensify attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in response to attacks on Russian soil, after accusing Ukraine of targeting Russian border towns. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 10:23: Ukraine says they exchanged captured soldiers…

  • Live: 5 dead in new Russian missile attacks on Kyiv

    Live: 5 dead in new Russian missile attacks on Kyiv

    The threat that Russia could potentially use tactical or low-yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine cannot be taken lightly, but the CIA has not seen much practical evidence to reinforce that concern, CIA chief William Burns said on Thursday. Burn’s comments underscored concerns that the largest attack on a European state since 1945 could escalate into…

  • igorHow many days of military glory Russia celebrates

    igorHow many days of military glory Russia celebrates

    Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the…

  • How many days of military glory Russia celebrates

    How many days of military glory Russia celebrates

    Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the…

  • How Sweden tried to snatch the Baltic Sea from Russia

    How Sweden tried to snatch the Baltic Sea from Russia

    The Swedes made the biggest naval victory in their history over the Russians, but that did not take them back to the great power club. During almost the entire 17th century, Sweden based itself on the glory of great power status. Its army and navy, considered among the strongest in Europe, won a series of…

  • International Round-Up: Divers search for remnants of Allied bombers in southern Denmark

    International Round-Up: Divers search for remnants of Allied bombers in southern Denmark

    Standing on the shores of Langeland – the rather large, long island, roughly six o’clock on the map of Denmark – you would have seen a rather heavy artillery operation during World War II. At least two Allied bombers were shot down, along with 15 U.S. Air Force personnel. Their remains have never been found…