An avalanche hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula over the weekend, trapping two members of an 11-person skiing group. The Russian Ministry of Emergencies reported that despite rescue efforts, the lifeless body of a 44-year-old woman buried in the avalanche was recovered. Forty people were involved in the challenging search for a missing 19-year-old, conducted under severe weather conditions of strong winds and heavy snowfall. Sadly, the young skier was found lifeless this morning. Nine individuals evacuated by the ministry’s Mi-8 helicopter were reported to be in good health.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iha-2024-03-19_09-01-12_254475.mp4?_=1Speaking at the 13th Meeting of High Security Officials in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a new round of direct negotiations with Ukraine will be announced shortly. He recalled that Istanbul hosted the first round on May 16 and said Russia will continue to demand the repeal of laws in Ukraine that restrict the Russian language, culture, and the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Lavrov reiterated that Ukraine’s neutral status remains a key demand in peace efforts.
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