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Visas for Foreigners in Russia Will Be Extended by 90 Days Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020By Editor

Visas for foreigners in Russia will be extended by 90 days due to COVID-19, regardless of the purpose of their visit, the Russian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. … Read More >Visas for Foreigners in Russia Will Be Extended by 90 Days Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Russia

Bull’s Eye: This Rifle Will Allow Russian Snipers to Shoot Down Helicopters When in Ambush

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020By Editor

The ASVK full-bore sniper rifle, which was developed by the Degtyarev weapons production plant in the late 1990s, entered service with the Russian Armed Forces in 2013. … Read More >Bull’s Eye: This Rifle Will Allow Russian Snipers to Shoot Down Helicopters When in Ambush

Marine Le Pen Says It’s Reasonable to Question If COVID-19 Was ‘Lab-Produced

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020By Editor

Citing the example of an artificial, lab-developed virus, the National Rally leader has asserted that it makes sense to doubt any statements about the place of origin of COVID-19. … Read More >Marine Le Pen Says It’s Reasonable to Question If COVID-19 Was ‘Lab-Produced

USA

‘Severe Weather Outbreak’ Expected for US Midwest, Tornadoes, Hail Possible, NWS Warns

Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020By Editor

The warning comes amid the effects of the coronvirus outbreak in the United States, the nation with the highest number of cases in the world, as over half of the country’s population has been urged to stay home to slow the spread of the disease. … Read More >‘Severe Weather Outbreak’ Expected for US Midwest, Tornadoes, Hail Possible, NWS Warns

Russia

Not Just to Show Off: Russian Test Pilot Explains Challenges of Manoeuvring in Dogfights

Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020By Editor

Every new plane introduced to an air force behaves differently and with the introduction of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter, Russian pilots have had to adapt their solo and formation flying skills as well as perform high-level aerobatic manoeuvres – something they have now successfully achieved. … Read More >Not Just to Show Off: Russian Test Pilot Explains Challenges of Manoeuvring in Dogfights

Middle East

Video: Two ‘Houthi Missiles’ Fired Against Riyadh, Jizan Intercepted by Saudi Air Defence

Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020By Editor

On Saturday, residents of Riyadh reported multiple blasts followed by sirens in the northern districts of the capital, with local media stating that three rockets fired against Riyadh and Jizan had been intercepted. … Read More >Video: Two ‘Houthi Missiles’ Fired Against Riyadh, Jizan Intercepted by Saudi Air Defence

Latin America

Venezuela Waiting For Second Russian Plane With Supplies to Help Fight COVID19 – Maduro

Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country is waiting for the second Russian aircraft that will deliver medical supplies to Venezuela to help it fight COVID-19 … Read More >Venezuela Waiting For Second Russian Plane With Supplies to Help Fight COVID19 – Maduro

Middle East

US Forces Use Rukban Camp in Syria as ‘Assembly Line for Training Extremists’, Russian Military Says

Posted on March 28, 2020March 28, 2020By Editor

The Syrian government and the Russian reconciliation centre have repeatedly assisted those seeking to leave the Rukban camp, located in the US-controlled zone around its unauthorised military base at At-Tanf. … Read More >US Forces Use Rukban Camp in Syria as ‘Assembly Line for Training Extremists’, Russian Military Says

Russia

Russia Capable of Producing Sufficient Number of COVID-19 Tests – Health Minister

Posted on March 28, 2020March 28, 2020By Editor

The Russian Health Ministry does not see any shortage in production capacities to make as many tests for coronavirus disease diagnostics as necessary, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told reporters on Saturday. … Read More >Russia Capable of Producing Sufficient Number of COVID-19 Tests – Health Minister

Russia

Russia Building 16 New Multi-Purpose Medical Facilities Across Country – Defenсe Ministry

Posted on March 28, 2020March 28, 2020By Editor

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday that a massive construction of additional military medical facilities was underway across the country to be completed by mid-May and be used for assistance to civilians as well, should the need arise. … Read More >Russia Building 16 New Multi-Purpose Medical Facilities Across Country – Defenсe Ministry

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