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Russia Today
19 hours ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Russia approves oil pipeline venture in African state
Russian lawmakers have approved an agreement with the Republic of the Congo to cooperate on the construction of an oil pipeline linking the Congolese port city of Pointe-Noire to the interior of the country. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Russian Federation Council's press service. The agreement, which outlines the creation of a joint venture, was presented by Andrey Klimov, deputy chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs. Under the terms of the deal, authorized entities from both countries will form a joint company, with a 90% Russian stake. 'This joint venture will sign a contract with a Russian authorized organization for the pipeline's construction. Under a concession agreement, that same organization will also be responsible for securing commercial financing for the joint venture to carry out the pipeline construction,' Klimov explained. According to Valery Andrianov, an associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, the project is of strategic importance. He told Izvestia outlet that the pipeline will enable the efficient transport of petroleum products from Pointe-Noire, Congo's main port and economic hub, to fuel-scarce inland areas. He noted that fuel shortages have led to price surges and mounting public dissatisfaction in the African nation. 'Therefore, the construction of a new highway will solve an important socio-economic problem,' Izvestia reported, citing Andrianov. Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso, in Moscow last month. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation across energy, trade, and infrastructure sectors. In an earlier interview with the African Initiative news agency, Nguesso said Congo was deepening energy cooperation with Russia and confirmed the pipeline as 'a major project.'
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- General
- Times of Oman
Royal Office Minister receives ambassador of Russia
Muscat: Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu'amani, Minister of the Royal Office received in his office today Oleg Vladimirovich Levin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Sultanate of Oman. The ambassador expressed his appreciation for the Sultanate of Oman's role in enhancing mutual cooperation. During the meeting, the two sides explored means of boosting bilateral relations in all spheres.
Russia Today
5 days ago
- General
- Russia Today
Russian senator brands Ukraine ‘terrorist enclave' after train sabotage
The bridge that collapsed onto a passenger train in Russia's Bryansk Region, leaving seven people dead, was the result of a Ukrainian 'terrorist' act of sabotage, Russian Senator Andrey Klishas has claimed. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, affecting a train traveling from Klimov to Moscow with 388 passengers on board. At least 66 more were reportedly injured. Russian Railways said a bridge pillar collapsed due to 'illegal interference with transport operations.' However, Bryansk Region Governor Alexandr Bogomaz later stated that the bridge had been damaged in an explosion. On Sunday morning, Andrey Klishas, a member of the Russian Federation Council, accused Ukraine of being behind the sabotage. In a post on Telegram, he said the bridge attack and train derailment demonstrated that 'Ukraine is being controlled by a terrorist group.' 'Ukraine has long lost the characteristics of a state and has turned into a terrorist enclave, without borders, legitimate authorities or laws,' he added. Klishas also called for the creation of a buffer zone on the Ukrainian border which would be 'extensive enough to prevent terrorists from entering our territory in the future.'He stressed that Ukraine should undergo 'total denazification, demilitarization, and state reconstitution.' In late May, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow intended to create a 'security buffer zone' along the border, after troops successfully routed an Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Region. He first floated the idea last year, which he said at the time was aimed at protecting civilians from Kiev's long-range strikes. Russia has on numerous occasions accused Ukraine of orchestrating various types of attacks targeting civilians, setting up sabotage incidents, and orchestrating plots to assassinate senior officials, media figures, and opinion leaders.
Times of Oman
13-05-2025
- Times of Oman
Omani citizens currently visiting Russia must obtain valid visa: Foreign Ministry
Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alerted Omani citizens that the visa exemption agreement with the Republic of Russia has not yet come into force. Citizens wishing to travel to Russia must obtain a visa in advance. The Ministry said in a statement :"The Ministry of Foreign is pleased to inform Omani citizens that the mutual visa exemption agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation will enter into force upon completion of the necessary procedures by both date for the implementation of this exemption will be announced through the official channels of the Ministry of Foreign ." " Until the official announcement is made, holders of ordinary passports wishing to travel to the Russian Federation are requested to obtain a visa in advance, " the statement added.
Times of Oman
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
UN body finds Russia responsible for downed MH17 flight
The United Nations' aviation council on Monday, ruled that Russia was responsible for downing of the Malaysian Airlines flight over Ukraine, which killed all of the nearly 300 people on board in 2014. This number included 196 Dutch citizens and 28 Australian citizens, their governments said in separate statements. The case was launched in 2022 by Australia and the Netherlands. What did the UN agency say about the downing of MH17? The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said the claims brought were "well founded in fact and in law." "The Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17," the agency said in a statement The council does not hold any regulatory powers but still sets global aviation standards which are widely followed by its member states. The ICAO said Monday's ruling was the first time in its history that it has weighed in on a dispute between two member states. "The decision is an important step towards establishing the truth and achieving justice and accountability for all victims of Flight MH17, and their families and loved ones," Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said in a statement. "This decision also sends a clear message to the international community: states cannot violate international law with impunity." Relatives of victims attend a commemoration ceremony at the National Monument MH17 in the Netherlands. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also welcomed the decision. "We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct, as required under international law," she said. The Netherlands and Australia want the ICAO Council to order Russia to enter into talks on possible reparations, Veldkamp said. What happened to the Flight MH17? Flight MH17 of the Malaysian Airlines departed from Amsterdam fro Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014 before being shot down over eastern Ukraine. This was at a time when fighting raged between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces. The plane was hit by a Russian-made BUK surface-to-air missile. All 298 passengers and crew who were on board were killed. Two-thirds were Dutch, with another 38 Australians and 30 Malaysians. Eight years after the incident, a Dutch court convicted two Russian men and a Ukrainian man, in absentia, of murder for their role in the attack. Moscow has refused to extradite its citizens, calling the ruling "scandalous."
