Russia to build 50 data-collection stations in three dozen countries

Russia to build 50 data-collection stations in three dozen countries

Special to WorldTribune.com By Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com A senior Russian official has confirmed that Moscow plans an ambitious network of global data-collection stations in 36 countries in sync with its Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. Sergei Ivanov, Vladimir Putin’s Presidential Administrative Chief made the plan public on April 23 in Moscow. “We will continue […]

Russia sent ships to evacuate its citizens from Syria ahead of U.S. strike

Russia sent ships to evacuate its citizens from Syria ahead of U.S. strike

Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — Russia decided to evacuate non-essential staffers ahead of any U.S. air campaign against Syria. Russia has never disclosed the extent of its community in Syria. Diplomats said those working for the Syrian military and government could exceed 12,000. Russian officials said the military had been ordered to sent ships and […]

Russia delivers advanced cruise missiles to Syria

Russia delivers advanced cruise missiles to Syria

Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — Russia, despite appeals from Israel and the U.S., has begun delivery of an advanced cruise missile to Syria. Russia’s Interfax news agency reported that Moscow has delivered the first P-800 Yakhont missiles to the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Interfax, quoting Russian military sources, said Yakhont was supplied to […]