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Kremlin replaces Russian space boss after tenure scarred by failed moonshot
The Kremlin dismissed the head of Russia's space agency on Thursday after a tenure of less than three years scarred by the spectacular failure of Russia's first mission to the moon in 47 years.
Kremlin Fires Boss of Russia's Space Agency
The Kremlin on Thursday removed the head of Russia's space agency after a tenure of less than three years that was scarred by the spectacular failure of Russia's first mission to the moon in 47 years.
Putin axes Yuri Borisov, head of Russia's space agency
Vladimir Putin has dismissed Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov, who led the Russian space agency for a turbulent 2.5-year stretch.
Putin Replaces Head of Russian Space Agency in Surprise Move
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the chief of Roscosmos and replaced him with another official in a surprise shake up at one of the world’s biggest space agencies.
Kremlin says space agency needs to develop 'dynamically' after firing its boss
The Kremlin said on Thursday that it had named a new head of Russia's space agency to ensure its ability to develop "dymanically" but rejected the suggestion that his fired predecessor had done anything wrong.
Putin sacks space agency chief after setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin sacked the head of the Roscosmos space agency on Thursday, the Kremlin said, citing the need to "develop" the corporation after suffering years of humiliating setbacks.
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Switzerland expands sanctions against Russia — Federal Council
The Federal Council decided to adopt most of the measures in the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia GENEVA, October 16. /TASS/. Switzerland added 61 companies into its sanction list ...
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Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council
Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council via videoconference.
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Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi discuss their close ties after Trump inauguration
The Kremlin said the pair discussed their prospective US government contacts during a video call that lasted more than one-and-a-half hours.
Putin says Russia is open to dialogue on Ukraine with Trump
Mr Putin has said repeatedly that he’s open to talks about a settlement to Russia’s nearly three-year-long war, even as he ...
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Russia claims there is no famine in Sudan as millions suffer from acute food shortages
''Let us emphasize right away that Sudan is not experiencing nor can experience a severe famine. Upon examining the FRC [Famine Reiew Committee] report we couldn't but think that the issue of ...