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Nationwide vote on Russian constitutional changes to be held on July 1 – Putin

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020By Editor

Russians will vote on a package of amendments to the constitution on July 1, President Vladimir Putin has announced. If passed, the new constitution would allow Putin to potentially stay in power until 2036. … Read More >Nationwide vote on Russian constitutional changes to be held on July 1 – Putin

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NINETEEN world armies to join Russians for annual Red Square Victory Parade

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020By Editor

The Russian Defense Ministry has invited personnel from 19 world armies to participate in the country’s annual Victory Parade. All participants must be symptom-free and test positive for coronavirus antibodies. … Read More >NINETEEN world armies to join Russians for annual Red Square Victory Parade

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Russia could jail adults for 10 YEARS for encouraging youth to protest, according to proposed legislation

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020By Editor

Russians who encourage minors to join protests may face 10 years in jail. The author of the new bill, an MP with the ruling United Russia party, believes rally organizers prey on youth “because they are the easiest to manipulate.” … Read More >Russia could jail adults for 10 YEARS for encouraging youth to protest, according to proposed legislation

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Prague ‘spy thriller’: Western activists rail against ‘fake news’, but will believe anything if it villainizes Russia

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020By Editor

It is well known that some people always believe what they want to believe. Despite a lack of evidence and no coherent narrative, there are those who will accept anything which aligns with their already-held worldview. … Read More >Prague ‘spy thriller’: Western activists rail against ‘fake news’, but will believe anything if it villainizes Russia