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Protesters detained at rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny in Russia’s Far East & Siberia (VIDEOS)

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Supporters of the prominent Russia anti-corruption campaigner, and Moscow protest leader, Alexey Navalny have staged unsanctioned rallies in the eastern part of Russia. Further gatherings are expected in Moscow and other cities. … Read More >Protesters detained at rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny in Russia’s Far East & Siberia (VIDEOS)

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Moscow police detain Navalny supporters staging unsanctioned rally to demand release of jailed opposition figure

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Protestors who have taken to the streets of Moscow on Saturday to demand the release of prominent activist Alexey Navalny have been confronted by law enforcement officers, apparently determined to break up the unsanctioned rally. … Read More >Moscow police detain Navalny supporters staging unsanctioned rally to demand release of jailed opposition figure

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Russian Foreign Ministry Warns US Embassy Against Meddling in Russian Affairs

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The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday, commenting on the US Embassy’s website publication about venues and times of announced unauthorized actions in Russia, ​​that attempts of such “coverage” would be viewed as gross interference in Russia’s affairs and would provoke a corresponding reaction. … Read More >Russian Foreign Ministry Warns US Embassy Against Meddling in Russian Affairs

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Top Russian politicians say New START nuclear deal with US can be saved despite ticking clock, after Biden asks for extension

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Time is running out to prevent the collapse of a vital nuclear agreement between Russia and the US, but a last-minute deal could be on the cards as Washington signals it may be about to come back to the table. … Read More >Top Russian politicians say New START nuclear deal with US can be saved despite ticking clock, after Biden asks for extension

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Deal for Russia to supply Myanmar with Pantsir-S1 air defense systems & reconnaissance drones announced during Shoigu visit

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Russia is set to supply Myanmar with Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems, Orlan-10E surveillance drones and radars. The deal was signed during Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu’s visit to the country on Thursday. … Read More >Deal for Russia to supply Myanmar with Pantsir-S1 air defense systems & reconnaissance drones announced during Shoigu visit

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Russian Education Ministry advises parents to protect children against jailed opposition figure Navalny’s calls for mass protest

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Young people attracted by calls for civil unrest from opposition activists could be putting themselves in harm’s way, say Russian officials, telling parents to get their kids to watch a movie instead. … Read More >Russian Education Ministry advises parents to protect children against jailed opposition figure Navalny’s calls for mass protest

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Several of Navalny’s top associates detained in Russia for organizing unauthorized protests ahead of promised weekend rallies

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A group of close associates of the Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, including activist Lyubov Sobol and his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh have been detained in Moscow ahead of illegal protests announced for this weekend. … Read More >Several of Navalny’s top associates detained in Russia for organizing unauthorized protests ahead of promised weekend rallies

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Knowing ‘liberal international order’ needs Russia as enemy to galvanize West, Moscow braces for aggressive Biden foreign policy

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Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the ideologically driven base of US foreign policy fuelled great resentment among those who believed it betrayed Washington’s leadership position in the so-called “liberal international order.” … Read More >Knowing ‘liberal international order’ needs Russia as enemy to galvanize West, Moscow braces for aggressive Biden foreign policy