Russia Bans El Al Flight Route to St. Petersburg Over Aeroflot Dispute
Russian authorities have prohibited El Al from operating a new route to St. Petersburg, citing retaliatory measures following the suspension of Tel Aviv-Moscow flights.
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Russian Spy Flees Japan After Exposure by The New York Times
A Russian military intelligence officer has fled Japan following a report by The New York Times that exposed his espionage activities conducted from an Aeroflot airline office in Tokyo.
NY Times Report: Japan Becomes Haven for Putin Amid Sanctions
A New York Times report details how Japan has become a haven for Putin, with spies, microchips, and Aeroflot circumventing Western sanctions. This suggests a loophole in the global effort to cut off critical technology to Moscow.
Russia Considers Selling Major Oil Ports to Cover Budget Deficit
Following the sale of a quarter of Aeroflot shares, Russia is reportedly considering selling its largest oil ports to address a growing budget deficit, exacerbated by military spending on the war.
Russia Announces Tender for 23.76% Stake in Aeroflot
Russia has initiated a tender to select an organizer for the sale of a 23.76% stake in its leading airline, Aeroflot, according to the RBC news agency.
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Russia-Ukraine Tensions Surge Amid Airspace Warnings and Drone Accusations
Diplomatic friction intensified after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of potential Russian airspace closures, prompting a sharp rebuke from Vladimir Putin. Simultaneously, Germany accused Moscow of launching a drone attack on Leipzig airport, drawing condemnation from NATO and EU allies.
Russia's Supreme Court Declares Hacker Groups 'Extremist Organizations'
Russia's Supreme Court has designated the hacker groups 'Cyber Partisans BY' and Silent Crow as 'extremist organizations' following a request from the Prosecutor General’s Office.
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Taliban Officials Hold First Talks with EU in Brussels on Migrant Returns
Taliban officials met with EU representatives in Brussels for the first time to discuss the return of Afghan migrants. The closed-door talks focused on the dignified return of Afghans, with some human rights activists decrying the EU visas issued for the Taliban delegation.
Kremlin to Sell Aeroflot Shares to Fund War Effort
For the first time since the invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin plans to sell a significant stake in a state-owned company, Aeroflot, to bolster Russia's budget, which faces a substantial deficit after four months of war.
Aeroflot Flight to Baku Re-routed Due to Bird Incident
An Aeroflot flight carrying passengers to Baku was re-routed after experiencing a bird incident, causing disruption to travel plans.
Russian Women Chase Plane on Runway After Missing Flight in Moscow
Two Russian passengers in Moscow missed their Aeroflot flight and proceeded to run onto the airport tarmac in high heels, chasing the taxiing aircraft.
NYT Reveals Russian Scheme to Acquire Japanese Tech for Weapons
The New York Times has uncovered a secret GRU unit, an Aeroflot cover job, and a cargo route through Sri Lanka, detailing how Russia obtains Japanese-made components for its weapons despite manufacturers' claims of no sensitive exports.
Former Swiss Migration Official Faces Abuse of Office Charges
A former head of the migration authority in Basel-Land, Switzerland, is facing charges of abuse of office and breach of official secrecy, with the verdict expected on Tuesday, following accusations of harassing foreigners.
Russia to sell Aeroflot shares to cover budget deficit
The Russian government plans to sell a significant stake in state-owned Aeroflot for the first time in a long while to replenish the federal budget, which recorded a 5.8 trillion ruble deficit in the first four months of the year.