Charlie Walker's book "On Thin Ice" recounts his 2022 trek across northern Siberia, coinciding with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He observes ordinary Russians' views on the conflict and faces increasing scrutiny from the FSB, leading to his detention and deportation from the country.
Siberian officials in Russia are advising businesses to adopt remote work and reduce energy consumption due to a spreading fuel crisis. Regions like Tomsk and Novosibirsk are recommending remote work for non-essential employees and urging citizens to limit vehicle use, as fuel shortages impact much of the country.
Russian air defense forces are continuously monitoring Siberia's airspace and are on full combat readiness following a drone alert in Omsk and Novosibirsk regions. An attack on an Omsk oil refinery is being assessed, with no employee injuries reported.
Ukrainian drones targeted a major oil refinery in Omsk, Siberia, nearly 2,500 km from Ukraine, marking a deep strike on Russian territory. The attack, confirmed by local officials, caused a fire and highlights Kyiv's enhanced drone capabilities ahead of a NATO summit.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have led to significant fuel shortages across Russia, impacting daily life and the economy. The crisis, visible even in Moscow, is straining public patience and affecting logistics and transportation.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, damaging a primary oil processing unit. The strike, confirmed by Ukrainian intelligence and the refinery's governor, marks the farthest drone penetration into Russian territory since the war began.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has no information on whether Russia and China will finalize agreements for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline at the upcoming Eastern Economic Forum, calling it a 'corporate process' with ongoing discussions.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov discussed Russia's retaliatory strikes on Ukraine's military facilities, the legal scrutiny of Vladimir Zelensky's legitimacy, the EU's confrontation with Russia, and ongoing corporate discussions for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.
A Viareggio, durante la commemorazione della strage ferroviaria del 2009 che causò 32 morti, è apparsa un'immagine satirica dell'ex ad di Fs Mauro Moretti, condannato per il disastro, vestito da carcerato. Presenti autorità locali e un migliaio di persone.
Cinque persone sono morte a Voronezh, in Russia, a causa di un attacco missilistico ucraino. L'attacco ha colpito un'impresa industriale, provocando un incendio. Zelensky ha rivendicato attacchi contro la logistica militare russa.
Cinque persone sono morte a Voronezh, Russia, a seguito di un attacco missilistico ucraino. L'Ucraina ha colpito anche la raffineria di Antipinsky in Siberia e la Crimea. Putin e Lukashenko discuteranno le minacce di Zelensky contro la Bielorussia.
Cinque persone sono morte a Voronezh, in Russia, a causa di un attacco missilistico ucraino. L'esercito ucraino ha anche colpito la raffineria di petrolio di Antipinsky in Siberia. La tensione sale con la Bielorussia, mentre Kiev rivendica attacchi su obiettivi militari e industriali russi.
Ancient DNA from Lake Baikal burial sites in Siberia reveals the earliest known traces of plague, dating back 5,500 years, among hunter-gatherers, pushing back the history of the disease and raising questions about its spread in prehistoric populations.
La campagna di bombardamenti ucraini contro il settore energetico russo ha colpito la Crimea occupata, causando la morte di cinque persone secondo le autorità filorusse. Gli attacchi hanno preso di mira la logistica militare, l'industria petrolifera e la difesa aerea.
Il presidente ucraino Zelensky avverte di un nuovo massiccio attacco russo imminente e rivendica raid in Siberia. Il ministro degli Esteri estone Tsahkna esorta l'Europa a non cedere al dialogo con Mosca, aumentando la pressione.
Ukraine has successfully attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen region, over 2,000km from its border, using newly developed long-range drones. President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation, highlighting the drones' capability to travel over 3,000km. Meanwhile, Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, killing five people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen Region, over 2,000 km from Ukraine. He also revealed the development of new long-range drones capable of operating over 3,000 km.
Twenty-four Filipinos detained in Irkutsk, Siberia, for nine months without charges are scheduled for release to Manila on Sunday. Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro will welcome the first batch, following President Marcos's direct appeal to Russian President Putin.
India is partnering with Russia's Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure critical mineral supplies for EVs and electronics. This collaboration, stemming from the India-Russia summit, seeks to develop processing technologies and produce rare-earth magnets, addressing India's import dependency and past supply disruptions.
India is partnering with Russian oil giant Rosneft to study Siberia's rare earth deposits. This collaboration aims to secure vital mineral supplies for electric vehicles and electronics, reducing India's import dependency and mitigating risks from past export disruptions.
Mongolia's permafrost is rapidly thawing due to climate change, impacting local ecosystems, herder livelihoods, and releasing greenhouse gases. This transformation offers crucial insights into global permafrost dynamics and future Arctic conditions.
DNA analysis of ancient teeth in Siberia reveals the earliest known plague outbreak, dating back 5,500 years. The Yersinia pestis bacteria infected hunter-gatherer communities, challenging previous theories about plague origins and its spread among settled farmers.
Laos seeks to join the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project to cut logistics costs and enhance energy security. The landlocked nation currently relies heavily on Thailand for fuel supplies and is exploring new energy sources and suppliers, including Russia and other Eurasian countries.
