Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital

As long-term rivals, Petersburgers will undoubtedly be happy to rub this in the face of Moscow elites: a new study comparing living standards in all Russian regions has found the second city to be the country’s best. … Read More >Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital

Russian PM says Moscow has four potential Covid-19 vaccines proven to be safe, insists healthcare system can handle second wave

Four Russian vaccines which may combat coronavirus have been proven to be safe, with some tests already at their final stage, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told parliament on Wednesday. … Read More >Russian PM says Moscow has four potential Covid-19 vaccines proven to be safe, insists healthcare system can handle second wave

Show of strength: Russia’s snap ‘combat readiness’ drill involved 150,000 troops, 400 aircraft & 100 ships

Western pundits often speak of President Vladimir Putin’s fondness for surprise moves – tens of thousands of Russian soldiers could likely confirm that after completing a four-day check of their ability to deploy when called upon. … Read More >Show of strength: Russia’s snap ‘combat readiness’ drill involved 150,000 troops, 400 aircraft & 100 ships

Russian Embassy in US Sends Note of Protest Over Attack on TV Crew By Police in Portland

Russian journalists covering protests in Portland were attacked, beaten and had their equipment destroyed by US law enforcement officers on Wednesday night as federal agents moved to forcefully disperse a crowd which was besieging a downtown courthouse. … Read More >Russian Embassy in US Sends Note of Protest Over Attack on TV Crew By Police in Portland

‘Russia Report’: Once-mighty British intelligence has been reduced to regurgitating sensationalist Buzzfeed stories

The ‘Russia Report’ gives us an insight into the dearth of genuine expertise available to British officials on Russia. It also introduces a new style of investigation: Seeking evidence to support predetermined judgements … Read More >‘Russia Report’: Once-mighty British intelligence has been reduced to regurgitating sensationalist Buzzfeed stories