The Russian leader’s emphasis on nuclear prowess has been seen as an attempt to deter Western military aid to Kyiv.
Tag: Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia)
Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17
The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said.
Volcano Erupts in Russia, Spewing Ash Into the Stratosphere
The eruption of Shiveluch, on a remote peninsula in eastern Russia, sent a giant cloud of debris into the sky and smothered villages in a thick layer of brown volcanic dust.
Plane Crashes in Russia With 28 People Aboard
The aircraft was flying a regional route in the far eastern peninsula of Kamchatka. There were not believed to be any survivors, Russian news agencies reported.
Hit Hard by Coronavirus, Russia Holds a Mostly Mask-Free Victory Parade
Tens of thousands turned out for the delayed annual celebration of Russia’s defeat of Nazi Germany but few, including veterans in their 80s and 90s, took precautions.