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NASA paid priests to prepare for meeting with aliens
It is not so important when exactly we will find life outside the Earth, and whether we will find it at all, a much more pressing and complex question is how do we respond to it? No matter what scenario the first contact with the inhabitants of other planets unfolds, the very fact of their existence can shake our worldview. To better understand this issue, NASA has resorted to the services of clergymen of different religions.
Five nuclear-armed countries confirm commitment to the Non-proliferation Treaty and non-targeting - statement
Five nuclear powers - China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, France - have issued a statement of commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and mutual non-targeting of missiles.
Russian Foreign Ministry: statement of the leaders of the nuclear five should reduce international tensions
Moscow expects that the joint statement of the leaders of the five nuclear-armed countries will contribute to reducing international tensions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Elysee Palace: France wants to make a positive contribution to the NPT Conference
France wants to make a positive contribution to the tenth conference on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and confirm the priority of this treaty, the Elysee Palace said on Monday.
The statement of the five countries on the NPT helps to end the rivalry of the great powers - Deputy Foreign Minister of China
The statement of the five nuclear powers - China, Russia, Britain, the United States, France - on their commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will help replace the rivalry of the great powers with their cooperation, Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said on Monday.
Turkey is ready to contribute to reducing tensions between Russia and Ukraine - Erdogan's press secretary
Turkish Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalyn said that Ankara is seriously concerned about the tension between Russia and Ukraine and is ready to play a role in de-escalating the situation.
Shoigu said that the Russian Armed Forces have become one of the most modern and effective in the world
The armed forces reliably ensure the military security of the country, firmly guard its national interests, the Minister of Defense noted
Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu in his New Year's greetings called the Russian armed forces one of the most modern and effective in the world.
The United States and NATO can take certain steps in accordance with the requirements of the Russian Federation in the field of security - American expert
The United States could discuss with Russia some specific issues related to Moscow's initiatives to ensure global security, in particular in the area of NATO expansion in the eastern direction, according to Stephen Pifer, an employee of the American Brookings Institution.
The Admiral Gorshkov frigate successfully launched the Zircon about 10 times during tests in 2021
The Northern Fleet conducted about 12 launches of hypersonic cruise missiles "Zircon", according to the website of the Ministry of Defense. This year, the Northern Fleet has conducted more than 70 tests of new weapons, including hypersonic "Zircon" and "Dagger".
The potential of the Southern Military District will be strengthened - Commander
The combat potential of the Southern Military District (SE) will be increased to ensure the military security of Russia, said the commander of the district troops Alexander Dvornikov.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation revealed the details of the tests of hypersonic missiles "Zircon"
In 2021, ships and submarines of the Northern Fleet conducted at least 12 successful tests of 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missiles. In total, more than 70 tests of the latest weapons, including Dagger missile systems, took place.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto: Budapest is interested in successful negotiations between Russia and NATO
Hungary is interested in successful negotiations between Russia and NATO, which will take place in January, because they give hope for mutual understanding between the parties, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
Foreign Minister Lavrov: on the basis of Russia's proposals, agreements on armaments are possible
On the basis of Russia's proposals on security guarantees, agreements on arms control can be reached in the future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Senator Tsekov: the dialogue between Russia and the United States gives hope for a reduction in tension
The dialogue between Russia and the United States through the heads of state is going on intensively, this gives hope for a reduction in tension in the world, in relations between our countries, a member of the international committee of the Federation Council, Senator from Crimea Sergey Tsekov told RIA Novosti on Friday.
Deputy Zatulin: the threat of a military clash between Russia and the United States is gradually disappearing
Konstantin Zatulin, first deputy head of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and relations with compatriots, commenting on the talks between the leaders of Russia and the United States, told RIA Novosti that it is difficult to expect that everything desired will come true, but the threat of a military clash is gradually disappearing with this year.
Estonian Foreign Minister positively assessed the results of the talks between Putin and Biden
NATO's dialogue with Russia will help keep Moscow from escalating against Ukraine, Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets said.
Armenian PM Pashinyan called ensuring security the biggest challenge for the country
In political terms, the Armenian army does not set itself the task of conquering territories, and ensuring security is the country's biggest challenge, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
Azerbaijan will continue to increase the power of the army and purchase new weapons - Aliyev
Azerbaijan will continue to increase its military power and purchase new weapons in 2022, President Ilham Aliyev said.
The military reported on the round-the-clock monitoring of the strait zones by calculations of the Bastion missile complex on the Kuril island of Matua
Calculations of the Bastion anti-ship missile system, which are on duty on Matua Island (Kuril Islands), monitor the water area and strait zones around the clock, the Pacific Fleet said on Saturday.
More than 500 RVSN crews celebrated the New Year at combat posts - Ministry of Defense
In 2022, 21 launchers with Yars, Avangard and Sarmat missiles will be put on duty.
More than 500 calculations of Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) celebrated the New Year on combat duty, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on Saturday.