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
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China refused to host tournaments over sex scandal with tennis player
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,
Oksimiron released the third album
Russian rapper Oksimiron released the third studio album “Beauty and Ugliness” Russian rapper Oksimiron (Oxxxymiron, real name – Miron Fedorov) 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.
The UN assessed the words of Lukashenka on the recognition of Crimea as Russian
UN Deputy Representative Hack about Lukashenko's words about Crimea: we define an approach based on resolutions relevant resolutions in the General Assembly. This was stated by the Deputy Representative of the UN Secretary General Farhan Khak, TASS reports Khak, answering the question whether Minsk should notify the international organization about the position on Crimea declared by This or that issue remains with the countries represented in the General Assembly, due to subsequent resolutions. Earlier, Lukashenko said that de facto and de jure Crimea belongs to Russia. He expressed a desire to visit the peninsula. “My visit to Crimea, to which I have every right, under whose protectorate, leadership, and whoever is Crimea. This is my Crimea. We have a definite agreement with Putin that we will stay in Crimea, ”the Belarusian leader said.
The chief infectious disease specialist of the United States announced an easier spread of the omicron strain
Chief US infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci: the omicron strain of coronavirus can be transmitted more easily the coronavirus strain can spread more easily. His words are reported by RIA Novosti. “The molecular profile of the mutations suggests that it can be transmitted more easily,” Fauci said. In addition, it is assumed that the new strain may partially escape protection from vaccines. “But we do not know for sure … We need to be prepared,” he concluded. Earlier it became known that the omicron-strain of the coronavirus has reached the United States. The first case of the disease was recorded in the country in the state of California. The sick patient came from South Africa and was fully vaccinated. The newest strain COVID-19 B.1.1.529 was identified in South Africa and was assigned the Greek letter omicron (O). WHO experts have recognized this mutation as a matter of concern. It can
In the US state of Georgia, an unidentified person in a car opened fire on people
In the USA, as a result of a shootout in Georgia, four people were killed, a policeman was killed opened fire on people, at least four people were killed. This was reported by the WGN9 TV channel. According to Clayton County Police Chief Kevin Roberts, local law enforcement officers received three calls reporting a shooting from a passing car. The police arrived at the scene and found the bodies of two women and an injured boy. When the police tried to help the child, they opened fire on them. The police shot the suspect, one of the officers was killed. The police rescued a 12-year-old boy who was wounded in the head. Roberts said that the child's condition is critical, but stable. Earlier in the United States, a 15-year-old teenager opened fire at a school in Oxford, Michigan and killed three students and injured six more. As a police spokesman
In Ukraine, a pensioner spoke about poverty and burst into tears
The pensioner spoke about the poverty of Ukrainians and burst into tears on air about the poverty of compatriots. RIA Novosti reports. “There is not enough money for food. I can’t watch when you go to the store and see how a person cannot buy a loaf of bread or milk, “she said. In July, the Verkhovna Rada from the Opposition Platform – For Life, Ilya Kiva announced the onset of the “era of hunger and poverty.” He noted that 1.1 million people are experiencing hunger in Ukraine. “The era of poverty is over, the era of hunger and poverty has begun. We are the most malnourished country in Europe, “he said. Earlier, the Vice-Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Olena Kondratyuk, said about massive poverty among Ukrainians. “According to many international organizations, the poverty level in Ukraine has risen to 50 percent, and about 19 million Ukrainians are below the
Zelensky accused of violating the constitution of Ukraine
Ukrainian radicals on the Maidan accused Zelensky of a coup and violating the constitution Supporters of Ukrainian radical organizations in Kiev against President Zelensky … This was reported by RIA Novosti. Materials on the topic 00:01 – 15 September Radical cleansing. Ukraine decided to get rid of nationalists. Why does the country no longer need the main force of the Maidan? 00: 02 – October 7 “The crisis will come by spring” Zelensky gets rid of political competitors. Why doesn't this help him to retain power? The protesters point out that the current actions of the authorities should be regarded as “a coup d'etat and violation of the constitution.” Significant police forces have been pulled up to the square. The atmosphere at the rally is calm. Earlier, representatives of the Ukrainian radical party “National Corps” (banned in Russia) decided to celebrate the “Day of the provocateur.” Activists promised to go
Messi's father mocked those who criticized the decision to give his son the Golden Ball
Player Lionel Messi's father criticizes his son's Golden Ball: blah blah … Continue Jorge Messi, father of PSG striker and Argentina national team Lionel Messi, on Instagram responded to the presentation of the Golden Ball to his son at the end of 2021. Messi Sr. published a photo of his son with a trophy. “Blah blah blah … Continue,” he signed the picture, thereby responding to his son's critics. The Golden Ball award ceremony for the best footballer of the year was held on November 29 in Paris. In the trophy dispute, Messi beat Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski, who came second in the vote. Messi now has seven awards. Part of the football community was unhappy with the decision of the organizers of the award. So, the ex-footballer of the Russian national team Dmitry Bulykin called the presentation of the Golden Ball to Messi unfair, and the former player of
The earliest date for the detection of the omicron strain has become known
South Africa has named November 8 as the earliest date for the detection of the omicron The earliest date for the detection of the omicron strain in South Africa has become known. This was reported by experts from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, writes RIA Novosti. “The new strain B.1.1.529 was named a variant of concern. The earliest detection in South Africa – November 8 in the province of Gautenge, “- written in the report of experts. Earlier it was reported that at least 23 countries in the world announced the registration of cases of infection with a new variant of coronavirus infection. The newest strain COVID-19 B.1.1.529 was identified in South Africa and assigned the Greek letter omicron (O). WHO experts urged people from risk groups, including people over 60 years old, as well as people with concomitant diseases, to refrain from traveling.