Day: December 1, 2021

Ukraine within the framework of the Artemis program will take part in the return of a person to the Moon The moon. This was stated by the head of the country's State Space Agency Vladimir Taftay in an interview with the Ukrinform agency, RIA Novosti reports. According to him, Kiev is a signer of the Artemis program. Taftay expressed confidence that Ukraine will take a direct part in the process of delivering a man to the moon. He stressed that the country has a powerful potential in this matter, proven by decades of development of rocket technology. In addition, the head of the space agency said that there are significant developments in Ukraine, in particular, concepts that can help in the construction of the Lunar Settlement and the creation of appropriate life support systems, oxygen supply, etc. Earlier, Taftay said that Ukraine and Canada has begun joint construction of a

The WTA has temporarily canceled its tournaments in China due to tennis player Peng Shuai Women's Tennis Association (WTA) President Steve Simon announced, that the organization is temporarily withdrawing from tournaments in China and Hong Kong. The message is available on the association's website. Simon said the decision was related to the case of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who made allegations of sexual harassment against a local politician, but then withdrew them. “If powerful people can suppress women's voices and sweep allegations of sexual assault under the rug, then the WTA's foundation of equality for women will suffer. I cannot allow this to happen with the WTA, “he said. The sex scandal erupted on November 3. Then Shuai brought charges against the former Vice Premier of China Zhang Gaoli, claiming that he forced her to have sexual intercourse ten years ago. After that, she stopped communicating. On November 18,

Russian rapper Oksimiron has released the third studio album “Beauty and Ugliness” Russian rapper Oksimiron (Oxxilon Fedorov, real name) the third studio album, entitled “Beauty and Ugliness”. The album appeared on music streaming services on Wednesday, December 1. The album includes 22 tracks. In November, Oksimiron released a series of singles and videos for them, which is why hip fans The hop artist decided that he should soon release a third studio album, the first in six years. The album was supposed to be released on November 12, but on this date Fedorov did not publish an album, but a mixtape “Time of Troubles”, consisting mainly of old songs.

Focus Online: Germany is going to restrict access to shops for unvaccinated and close bars Focus Online with reference to a draft decision prepared for negotiations. According to media reports, residents will only be able to visit pharmacies and supermarkets and meet in small companies – up to two people. The rule does not apply to children. Bars and clubs across the country will be closed. The plans to tighten the measures on December 2 will be discussed by the outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel, her successor Olaf Scholz and the authorities of the 16 federal states. According to Focus Online, schools in Germany will not be closed, but the mask regime will be strengthened. Football stadiums will only fill 30 percent with spectators, and cultural events will be banned from admitting more than 5 thousand people at a time. It is also planned to make 30 million vaccinations by

Jen Psaki: US contacts with Ukrainians and Russians about possible sanctions sanctions against Russia over Ukraine. RIA Novosti reports her words. According to Psaki, the American side is in contact with Russia and Ukraine on the situation on the border of these countries. She stressed that the United States is ready to use sanctions against Russia. “We are in direct contact with Ukrainians and Russians about what these tools might be,” she added. Psaki noted that the United States was clear about its “concerns about threatening rhetoric” from Russia and “about reports of an increase in the number of troops on the border. ” Earlier, US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said that Washington could impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia if Moscow takes any action aimed at destabilizing the situation in Ukraine. She also stressed that not only the United States, but all NATO members are ready to support