Russian Planes Travel Almost Record Distance to Recover Expelled Diplomats
20 Apr 2022, 12:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A Russian Ilyushin Il-96-300 flew for 15,163 km (9,421 miles) last week, in stages, to recover expelled diplomats from Spain and Greece
Russian Gold King’s Megayacht Trapped in Fiji as the U.S. Is Trying to Seize It
20 Apr 2022, 07:53 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Amadea, the Lurssen megayacht that tried to flee to safety, is now in limbo in Fiji, where local and U.S. authorities are trying to impound it
No Google Maps Change to Expose Russian Military Bases, Google Says
19 Apr 2022, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant says the change that was announced by the Ukrainian military didn’t actually happen; no images have been unblurred
Here’s Russian Warship Moskva Right Before Sinking in the Black Sea
19 Apr 2022, 05:42 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Footage and photos after the Neptune missile attack have emerged online, and they seem to confirm Kyiv’s version of events: Moskva was downed by enemy fire
Google Maps Allows the Internet to Inspect Russian Military Bases, Secret Sites Unblurred
18 Apr 2022, 19:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has quietly exposed the location of Russia’s secret military sites, with the data revealing naval facilities, missile launch pads, and other key location
$85 Million Ragnar Superyacht Is on the Move Again, After It Was Denied Fuel in Port
16 Apr 2022, 05:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The superyacht explorer Ragnar was stuck in Norway for five full weeks as local suppliers refused to fuel it, and is now headed to Malta
100 Modernized T-72 Tanks Reportedly Vanish, as “Thieves” Just Drive Off With Them
15 Apr 2022, 11:29 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Polish media is reporting that the tanks were held in warehouses in Lublin, close to the border with Ukraine. An investigation is in no rush
Russian Warship Moskva Sinks After Being Hit by 2 Cruise Missiles
15 Apr 2022, 05:47 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Russia’s defense ministry confirms that the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet has sunk as it was being towed to port, but acknowledges no attack
The World’s Largest Superyacht, $600 Million Dilbar, Officially Seized at Shipyard
15 Apr 2022, 04:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / After a month-long investigation, German authorities have established a link between Dilbar and Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, and impounded the vessel
61 Years Ago, Yuri Gagarin Became the First Human to Reach Outer Space
13 Apr 2022, 00:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Today is the International Day of Human Spaceflight. On April 12, Yuri Gagarin went beyond our skies and became the first man to reach outer space
Russian Karter Wins FIA Championship Race Under Italian Flag, Celebrates With Nazi Salute
12 Apr 2022, 06:21 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The FIA is investigating the unsportsman-like gesture, and karting team Ward Racing has already ended the collaboration. Severiukhin says it’s a misunderstandin
Former F1 Driver Nikita Mazepin Takes Another Hit as Italy Seizes $114M in Real Estate
12 Apr 2022, 04:51 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Mazepin and his father, Uralkali owner Dmitry Mazepin, were included on the international sanctions list, and Italian authorities seized their villa
Poor Roman Abramovich Has to Borrow Money for Running Costs on His Superyachts and Jets
9 Apr 2022, 05:51 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / How the mighty have fallen: the billionaire is feeling the pinch of the sanctions, turns to wealthy friends for financial help
14 Mega- and Superyachts Seized in The Netherlands Over Possible Russian Ties
7 Apr 2022, 08:19 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Dutch authorities decide to hold vessels while they investigate whether the direct beneficiaries are on the current international sanction lists
Russian Car Sales Take a Nose Dive, Leading Automaker Sales Slump 64% in March
6 Apr 2022, 17:18 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / According to Associated European Business (AEB) new auto sales in Russia amounted to 55,129, the the number sold in February
Starlink Terminals May Pose a Risk to Their Users in Ukraine, Experts Warn
29 Mar 2022, 14:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The users of Starlink Terminals that were generously offered by Elon Musk should tread carefully with the antennae, experts warn. They may be traced
2023 Renault Arkana Comes From Russia to Europe With Love and Thick Camouflage
29 Mar 2022, 10:34 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Renault is working on a facelift of the Arkana for Russia, yet due to the current world events, it might never see the light of day
VW Delay ID.5 Launch by a Month Due to Supply Bottlenecks Caused by Russia-Ukraine War
25 Mar 2022, 14:05 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / In a letter to partners and dealerships, Volkswagen AG said they will delay the launch of the anticipated Volkswagen ID.5 by a month
Daimler Truck AG Says Russia-Ukraine War Has Limited Impact on Price Increases in 2022
24 Mar 2022, 15:35 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Daimler Truck AG finance chief, Jochen Goetz said Ukraine and Russia only account for 1% of the manufacturer’s sales, and will have limited effect
Renault Group Suspends Industrial Operations in Russia As of Today, Adjusts Outlook
23 Mar 2022, 21:57 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / After a meeting of its board of directors, the Renault Group has decided to suspend its industrial activities in Russia as of today. Here is what we know