Wildberries warehouse burns in St. Petersburg: fire covers 50,000 square metres, Emergencies Ministry deploys hundreds of rescuers
A large-scale fire has broken out in St Petersburg at the warehouse of one of Russia’s largest online retailers, Wildberries. The fire has covered about 50,000 square metres, and rescuers have already engaged hundreds of firefighters to fight the burning hangars. Although the cause of the fire is not yet known, videos of black smoke are being shared on social media. The loss of this logistics hub could have a significant impact on the company’s operations. Find out more about this emergency and its possible consequences!
Putin introduces the term “genocide of the Soviet people” into legislation: The Kremlin is preparing the ground for a new historical doctrine
Putin introduced the concept of the ‘genocide of the Soviet people’ into Russian law. The law provides for memorial events and the protection of “historical truth”. At the same time, control over “foreign agents” has been tightened.
Massive explosion near arsenal in Russia: state of emergency declared in Vladimir region
A massive explosion occurred near an arsenal in the Vladimir region of Russia, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency. Local residents began to evacuate, and impressive footage of the fire and smoke appeared on social media. The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that the explosion was caused by a security breach, but details of the incident remain unknown. The governor of the region reported on the work of rescuers, while the Telegram channel Baza reported several explosions and the involvement of fire brigades from other regions. The situation remains tense, and there is no official comment yet.
Controversial Cardinal Becciu insists on participating in the Conclave despite his sentence and exclusion from the Pope’s electoral circle
Cardinal Giovanni Andgelo Becciu. Photo: Reuters Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, a former influential figure in the Vatican and one of Pope Francis’ closest allies in 2013-2020, is once again in the spotlight. Despite the fact that he was deprived of the right to vote at the Conclave and sentenced to more than five years in […]
