US European Command launches NATO international military exercises in Latvia

NATO military exercises with the participation of the United States started in Latvia at the Adazi training ground Shield 2021. US European Command is taking part in the event. This is reported by TASS. Motorized infantry of Latvia, the Armed Forces of Lithuania, the combat group of the expanded NATO presence in Latvia and fighters of the local militia are involved in the exercise. NATO soldiers practice live fire, test artillery, military equipment and aviation. Related materials 00:00 – March 22 “Relations we have nowhere worse. ”The United States and Russia are on the brink of a new Cold War. Why is this not considered important in America? 00: 02 – October 13 “Sanctions are for life” The US threatens Russia with new sanctions. Who makes these decisions and how? The place of the exercises – the Adazh training ground – is located not far from the capital city of

Korean boy group BTS wins Major American award main nomination

Korean group BTS wins Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards American Music Awards (AMA). The musicians were named the best artist of the year, according to the event website. The K-pop group also received awards in the categories “Best Duet or Group” and “Best Pop Song”. The single Butter won BTS's latest nomination. 18-year-old American Olivia Rodrigo was named Best New Artist. The collaboration of the year was recognized as the track Kiss Me More by performers Doja Cat and SZA. Ed Sheeran was named Pop Singer of the Year, and Taylor Swift was named Pop Singer of the Year. In July, it was reported that BTS was among the most popular singers in Russia. The K-pop group is ranked # 1 on Spotify's Most Listened Bands list.

The fleet historian agreed with the admiral's version of the death of the Kursk submarine

Fleet historian Cherkashin: Admiral Popov's version of the Kursk sinking is closest to the truth Captain of the first rank of the reserve, fleet historian Nikolai Cherkashin, in a conversation with Lenta.ru, agreed with the version of the ex-commander of the Northern Fleet, Admiral Vyacheslav Popov, regarding the death of the Kursk nuclear submarine. Earlier, Popov told RIA Novosti that the submarine died from a collision with a NATO submarine, and it was she who gave SOS signals that day, and not Kursk. “I think that Admiral Popov's version is closest to the truth , in any case, this is not a spontaneous explosion of the torpedo, which was in the first compartment. Torpedoes do not explode by themselves, especially since there were several stages of protection, there must be an external influence. I believe that there was an intentional or unintentional impact on the Kursk submarine, most likely by

Rusnano bonds collapse due to threat of default

Rusnano securities fell more than 10% due to the threat of default trading in Rusnano bonds after they were suspended on Friday, November 19, in response to an order from the Central Bank. Soon after the ban was lifted, all issues of securities of the state company collapsed, according to the data of the site. The issue with maturity on December 1, 2021, as of 10:30, lost 13 percent, the cost of the bond fell to 87 rubles. Issues maturing in December 2023 and March 2024 fall by almost 20 percent, and with maturities in March 2028 – by more than 10 percent. As a rule, such problems involve debt restructuring or default, but for a state-owned company (100 percent of the shares belong to the state) the situation has become unprecedented. Experts believe that the crisis in Rusnano will hit all state-owned companies, because their ratings included state guarantees.

In the United States, as a result of a car hitting the parade participants, five people died

More than 40 people were injured and five died when a car hit a crowd in the United States as a result of a run over participants in the Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This is reported by The Guardian with reference to the police department. A red SUV drove into the crowd at high speed. According to city police chief Dan Thompson, 11 adults and 12 children were taken to the hospital, many go to district clinics on their own. The names and ages of the victims were not disclosed. Earlier, Thompson said that the city police had managed to detain the suspect. He said that he could not yet say whether the incident was related to terrorism. “There are no other threats. Now the scene is safe, “the policeman concluded.

The crew of “Akademik Ioffe” detained in Denmark was transferred to another ship

The Russians detained in Denmark have been transferred to another ship and are sent to Kaliningrad another ship and heading to Kaliningrad. Information about this was published in the official Telegram channel of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia. “All members of the scientific expedition were transferred from the research vessel” Akademik Ioffe “to the board of” Akademik Nikolai Strakhov “and are sent to the port of Kaliningrad “, – it was said in the message. The arrest of the Russian ship” Akademik Ioffe “became known in the afternoon of November 4. Onboard there were 38 crew members and 23 researchers. The lawsuit, on the basis of which the ship was detained, was filed by the Canadian company One Ocean Expeditions Ltd. According to some reports, we are talking about a debt to the charterer. “Academic Ioffe” belongs to the Institute of Oceanology. P.P. Shirshov of the

The Federation Council spoke about the discussion of the law on foreign agents

Senator Klimov: the Federation Council is discussing tightening the law on foreign agents these norms. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to Senator Andrei Klimov. The head of the commission for the protection of Russian state sovereignty, Andrei Klimov, said that the commission is considering various proposals regarding legislation on foreign agents. He noted that the Federation Council plans to both toughen and expand these provisions, and complicate their application. Klimov also clarified that the appearance of new bills is not excluded.

Photo of a stewardess in a mini-skirt in the cockpit amazed netizens

A stewardess in a miniskirt threw her legs over the dashboard and delighted netizens A stewardess shared a photo in a mini-skirt from the cockpit plane and delighted netizens. The photo appeared on the Instagram account @cabincrewonline, which covers the leisure of the crew members. In the published frame, the girl is sitting in the commander's chair with her legs thrown over the dashboard. At the same time, she is wearing the airline's red uniform, consisting of a shirt, miniskirt and high-heeled shoes. Of the accessories on the stewardess – a wristwatch and a multicolor neckerchief. Account subscribers appreciated the appearance of the stewardess and began to compliment her in the comments. “God, you are so hot and sexy”, “These legs are worth a thousand shots,” “How beautiful you are,” “Just incredible legs,” “Amazing photo,” they wrote. Earlier in November An American flight attendant performed an acrobatic stunt on board

Families with one child in Moscow bought up apartments on a mortgage

Efimov: every second family mortgage loan falls on a family with one child For the period from July to September 2021, every second loan for housing, issued under the “Family Mortgage” program, was issued by spouses with one child. Moscow Deputy Mayor for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations Vladimir Efimov told Vedomosti newspaper about this. During this period, families with one child accounted for 52 percent of loans under the preferential program – 980 out of 1.9 thousand contracts. Parents of two children also bought apartments on mortgages – 644 loans or 33 percent of the total. Families with three children accounted for 235 loans, which corresponds to an indicator of 12 percent. 85 loans for housing (4 percent of the total) were issued by parents raising a child with a disability. According to the Deputy Mayor, this dynamics is explained by the fact that in July 2021

Borodina rebuffed haters criticizing her for vulgar photos

Ksenia Borodina rebuffed fans who scolded her for taking photos in candid images Russian blogger and TV presenter Ksenia Borodina rebuffed criticized her for posting candid images. The post appeared on her Instagram page. The 38-year-old celebrity regularly shares footage with fans in which she poses in lingerie or body-naked outfits. So, in one of the last posts, she appeared in front of a photographer in a lace bodysuit made of translucent fabric, which exposed her breasts, latex stockings and high-heeled sandals. Subscribers cursed the TV star in the comments, considering her new photos too vulgar. “Why post such candid photos on social networks”, “Defiant”, “All the same, you are the mother of two wonderful girls, you should not rush from one extreme to another,” “Modesty adorned you,” “Awful vulgarity,” “Too vulgar,” they were indignant they. Borodina, in turn, responded to criticism from commentators by posting a new picture in