Russia has regularly disrupted Global Positioning System (GPS) signals as part of its security practices in the past 12 years, a new report by non-profit Center for Advanced Defense (C4ADS) reveals, according to the BBC.
The report by the think tank documents almost 10,000 separate GPS spoofing incidents conducted by...
A proposed deal between Slovenian flag carrier Adria Airways and Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company for the purchase of 15 SSJ100 planes has fallen through, with both companies citing different reasons for the development, Rusaviainsider.com reports.
The carrier, owned by Germany-based private equity firm 4K Invest, issued a...
Russia’s crude oil production was down 0.4% month on month in March to 11.25mbpd, but production cuts missed a target set in a deal with OPEC and non-OPEC producers in December, Reuters reported.
The country’s production at the end of March was 190,000 barrels a day below October levels, Energy...
A $96 billion modernization of Russia’s highways, airports, railways, ports and other transport infrastructure until 2024 has been gaining steam, The Moscow Times reports.
The six-year comprehensive plan is geared toward improving the connectivity of Russia’s regions, as well as developing strategic routes including the Europe-Western China transport corridor...
The national gas company of Bulgaria, Bulgargaz, has agreed to buy 1.5 million megawatt hours of natural gas from Greece’s Public Gas Corporation (DEPA), the first time the state provider has bought gas outside its long-term contract with Russia’s Gazprom, Reuters reports.
Bulgargaz will pump the gas into its Chiren...
Sheremetyevo International Airport was officially awarded a 5-Star Terminal Rating from Skytrax, a prestigious award for airports and airlines acknowledging the top quality of passenger services. Terminal B received the 5-star rating at a special event in London on March 27, 2019.
“Skytrax 5-Stars is the pinnacle of recognition of...
News that Russian steel tycoon Alexey Mordashov agreed to buy a 42 percent stake in Russian food retailer Lenta at a premium to the market price, supported the company’s share price on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Lenta's GDRs were up 2.8 percent at $3.475 per receipt in London on Tuesday.
Lenta...
Alrosa, Russia’s state-owned diamond mining giant, raised $11.8-million in its first New York diamond auction of the year, as it seeks to increase its activity in the U.S., Investing News reports.
The company traditionally offered a range of special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats). Rebecca Foerster, president of Alrosa...
Russia’s rail freight transportation company Rustranscom (RTC) holding said on Monday it was planning to list its global depositary receipts (GDRs) on the London Stock Exchange, Reuters reported.
The move would mark the first initial public offering by a Russian firm since 2017. The company plans to apply for...
The Russia-Africa summit in Sochi, planned for October this year, is expected by Russian authorities to be a major event that will consolidate Moscow's presence on the continent in the political, economic, trade and military fields, Izvestya writes.
More than 50 African leaders have been invited to the event, a...
