Russia’s Space Agency Calls Out ‘Aggressive’ Order on Space Resource Exploitation by Trump

Washington’s aggressive plans to claim the right to exploit space resources hinder global cooperation, Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos Deputy CEO for International Cooperation Sergei Savelyev said on Tuesday. … Read More >Russia’s Space Agency Calls Out ‘Aggressive’ Order on Space Resource Exploitation by Trump

Russia confirms biggest one-day spike in new Covid-19 cases, almost 1,000 reported on Monday as virus hits 80 of 85 regions

A week after most of the country went into a strict partial lockdown, Russia reported 954 new Covid-19 infections on Monday. A sharp increase on the previous days tally and a sign the fight against coronavirus is intensifying. … Read More >Russia confirms biggest one-day spike in new Covid-19 cases, almost 1,000 reported on Monday as virus hits 80 of 85 regions

Master-class on social distancing: Russian cosmonauts share tips on how to cope with coronavirus isolation with RT

Social distancing and self-isolation may be new concepts for people on Earth, but it’s nothing new for residents of the International Space Station. Two Russian cosmonauts gave some advice on how to spend time indoors. … Read More >Master-class on social distancing: Russian cosmonauts share tips on how to cope with coronavirus isolation with RT

‘Leningrad’ singer claims Russians buying extra vodka to drink, Putin ally Matviyenko says it’s for antiseptic

First, what they agree on. There is no doubt that vodka sales have sharply risen in Russia since Vladimir Putin called a national “non-working” holiday last week to combat the spread of Covid-19. … Read More >‘Leningrad’ singer claims Russians buying extra vodka to drink, Putin ally Matviyenko says it’s for antiseptic

Russian authorities announce temporary halt on flights bringing citizens back from abroad over coronavirus fears

Amid fears that returnees may be responsible for spreading Covid-19 more widely, Russia has decided to halt repatriation airlifts for the time being, the government’s task force to fight the virus has confirmed. … Read More >Russian authorities announce temporary halt on flights bringing citizens back from abroad over coronavirus fears