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Number of foreigners granted Russian citizenship DOUBLES in first half of year after naturalization laws relaxed

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020By Editor

Russia’s move to cut down on bureaucracy for those seeking citizenship seems to have been met with a high demand. From January to June, this year, about 300,000 people obtained it, despite a partial shutdown because of Covid-19. … Read More >Number of foreigners granted Russian citizenship DOUBLES in first half of year after naturalization laws relaxed

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Russia to forge ties with China for the sake of global peace, stability

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020By Editor

Moscow will continue cementing relations with Beijing as they are a fundamental factor for stability and security in the world, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement on Friday, EDNews.net reports citing TASS. … Read More >Russia to forge ties with China for the sake of global peace, stability

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Russia’s Zircon hypersonic missile ‘proves its unique qualities’ as naval tests near completion – Defense Ministry

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

The tests of Russia’s ship-based Zircon missile – one of several hypersonic weapons introduced by the country’s military – are successfully nearing completion, the Defense Ministry has said. … Read More >Russia’s Zircon hypersonic missile ‘proves its unique qualities’ as naval tests near completion – Defense Ministry

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Putin promises unrivalled tech & weapons for Russian military as Navy Day marked with showcase parades (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

From Kamchatka in the east to St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad in the west, the Russian Navy put the finest of its sea power on display on Sunday, with warships sailing by and mock naval assaults played out in front of onlookers. … Read More >Putin promises unrivalled tech & weapons for Russian military as Navy Day marked with showcase parades (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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It’s a submarine? NO, IT’S A TANK! Russian troops drive T-72 on riverbed (VIDEO)

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020By Editor

Russia’s tried-and-tested T-72 main battle tank has undergone numerous modifications over the decades, with the latest update turning it into a submersible, as seen in impressive footage from the Defense Ministry. … Read More >It’s a submarine? NO, IT’S A TANK! Russian troops drive T-72 on riverbed (VIDEO)

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Chechen leader Kadyrov announces retaliatory sanctions on US secretary of state after Washington targets his family

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020By Editor

The head of Chechnya has announced the imposition of “all the sanctions in the republic” against US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Ramzan Kadyrov says it’s in response to Washington’s latest measures against his relatives. … Read More >Chechen leader Kadyrov announces retaliatory sanctions on US secretary of state after Washington targets his family

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Start them early: New Russian law means kids will be taught patriotism and respect for elders in schools

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020By Editor

Russia’s parliament has approved a bill to boost ‘patriotism’ education in the school curriculum, designed to instill children with respect for the memory of those who fought to defend the country, its laws and traditions. … Read More >Start them early: New Russian law means kids will be taught patriotism and respect for elders in schools

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Kremlin rubbishes American suggestion that Moscow & Washington form anti-China alliance

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020By Editor

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has rejected an idea put forward by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that countries should team up against China. Moscow and Bejing have spent years building closer ties. … Read More >Kremlin rubbishes American suggestion that Moscow & Washington form anti-China alliance

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‘Diversionary tactics’: Moscow dismisses US & UK’s ‘propagandistic’ claims it tested new space weapon

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020By Editor

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has slapped down American and British claims that Moscow has been testing a new anti-satellite weapon. It says the pair are simply trying to distract attention from their own attempts to weaponize space. … Read More >‘Diversionary tactics’: Moscow dismisses US & UK’s ‘propagandistic’ claims it tested new space weapon

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Pivot to ‘green’: Russian gas & nuclear energy giants Gazprom and Rosatom to start producing ‘clean’ hydrogen

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

Russia’s move away from hydrocarbons took another step forward this week, as the country’s Ministry of Energy announced a roadmap to start producing clean hydrogen by 2024. … Read More >Pivot to ‘green’: Russian gas & nuclear energy giants Gazprom and Rosatom to start producing ‘clean’ hydrogen

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