Two innocent gay Russian tourists? How embarrassment may be Putin’s downfall September 18, 2018 Much has been written about the RT interview with the likely Salisbury murderers, Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, in which the pair put forward their bizarre account of travelling to the cathedral city (twice) for the joy of seeing the famous spire. The consensus around this absurdist piece of theatre seems to be that President [...]
Two innocent gay Russian tourists? How embarrassment may be Putin’s downfall September 18, 2018 Much has been written about the RT interview with the likely Salisbury murderers, Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, in which the pair put forward their bizarre account of travelling to the cathedral city (twice) for the joy of seeing the famous spire. The consensus around this absurdist piece of theatre seems to be that President [...]
Government tests new robot fleet to battle chemical attacks September 17, 2018 The government is testing a new fleet of robots and drones, designed for use in hazardous environments in the UK and on foreign battlefields. A £3m research effort, named Project Minerva, includes producing drones designed to climb stairs and robots weighing less than a bar of soap, which are designed to reduce the risk to [...]
Government tests new robot fleet to battle chemical attacks September 17, 2018 The government is testing a new fleet of robots and drones, designed for use in hazardous environments in the UK and on foreign battlefields. A £3m research effort, named Project Minerva, includes producing drones designed to climb stairs and robots weighing less than a bar of soap, which are designed to reduce the risk to [...]
Russia would consider UK request to interview Novichok suspects September 14, 2018 The Kremlin today said it will consider any request made by the UK to question two Russian men allegedly behind the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. "Without doubt if such a request is made it will be looked at by the Russian side in strict accordance with Russian law,” said Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson. [...]
Russia would consider UK request to interview Novichok suspects September 14, 2018 The Kremlin today said it will consider any request made by the UK to question two Russian men allegedly behind the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. "Without doubt if such a request is made it will be looked at by the Russian side in strict accordance with Russian law,” said Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson. [...]
Ukraine and Russia to go head-to-head in public trial over $3bn loan dispute September 14, 2018 Ukraine and Russia are set to go head-to-head in a full public trial over a $3bn loan dispute set against the backdrop of a tense sovereignty battle between the two countries. The Law Debenture Trust, representing Russia, has sued Ukraine for its failure to repay the loan made to Ukraine through Eurobonds in 2013. Ukraine has defaulted [...]
Ukraine and Russia to go head-to-head in public trial over $3bn loan dispute September 14, 2018 Ukraine and Russia are set to go head-to-head in a full public trial over a $3bn loan dispute set against the backdrop of a tense sovereignty battle between the two countries. The Law Debenture Trust, representing Russia, has sued Ukraine for its failure to repay the loan made to Ukraine through Eurobonds in 2013. Ukraine has defaulted [...]
Trump signs order to allow sanctions for US election meddling September 12, 2018 President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to allow sanctions for US election meddling. Read more: JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon claims he could beat Trump in an election The order is intended to protect the United States from interference in elections by setting out a process to punish foreign governments or individuals that attempt [...]
Trump signs order to allow sanctions for US election meddling September 12, 2018 President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to allow sanctions for US election meddling. Read more: JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon claims he could beat Trump in an election The order is intended to protect the United States from interference in elections by setting out a process to punish foreign governments or individuals that attempt [...]