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Putin claims July detention of 33 Russian ‘Wagner mercenaries’ in Belarus was conspiracy orchestrated by Ukrainian & US spooks

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

Their arrest came as a surprise. Was Russia really using mercenary soldiers to overthrow the leader of its closest ally? Everyone knew relations between Moscow and Alexander Lukashenko were strained, but this seemed extreme. … Read More >Putin claims July detention of 33 Russian ‘Wagner mercenaries’ in Belarus was conspiracy orchestrated by Ukrainian & US spooks

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Russia’s FSB arrests suspected spy accused of passing on data to Ukrainian intelligence from inside Russian nuclear forces

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

A Russian army officer thought to have been funnelling highly classified information on the country’s strategic forces to Ukrainian spooks has been detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB). His arrest was captured on film. … Read More >Russia’s FSB arrests suspected spy accused of passing on data to Ukrainian intelligence from inside Russian nuclear forces

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Russian military scientists develop system to detect suicide bombers in crowds based on research due to experiences in Syria

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

While opinions on Russia’s military intervention in Syria have always been mixed back home, there’s one outcome that everyone will see as a positive. The army has discovered a way of locating suicide bombers in crowded areas. … Read More >Russian military scientists develop system to detect suicide bombers in crowds based on research due to experiences in Syria

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‘She’s an adult, she simply told me’: Putin says daughter VOLUNTEERED to take part in trials of world’s 1st Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

Vladimir Putin’s daughter made up her own mind to take Russia’s new coronavirus jab, her father has revealed. He said “she comes into contact with a lot of people, it is important for her to feel protected to work as normal.” … Read More >‘She’s an adult, she simply told me’: Putin says daughter VOLUNTEERED to take part in trials of world’s 1st Covid-19 vaccine

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Putin’s approval rating soars as Russia’s Covid lockdowns are slowly lifted, but remains far below dizzying post-Crimea highs

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has reached a six-month high as the Covid-19 situation improves in Russia and lockdowns are eased, hitting 66 percent – the highest figure since February. … Read More >Putin’s approval rating soars as Russia’s Covid lockdowns are slowly lifted, but remains far below dizzying post-Crimea highs

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Putin hopes ‘there will be no need’ to use Russian forces in Belarus, but has established standby unit at Lukashenko’s request

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

Russia has created a reserve of law enforcement officers to help Belarus in case the situation gets “out of control,” according to President Vladimir Putin, who said it was requested by Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. … Read More >Putin hopes ‘there will be no need’ to use Russian forces in Belarus, but has established standby unit at Lukashenko’s request

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Russians overwhelmingly oppose microchipping of humans, fear becoming cyborgs without even knowing it – state-backed poll

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

The majority of Russians are opposed to implanting microchips into the human body – a popular idea in sci-fi movies, yet rare in reality – a recent survey has discovered. … Read More >Russians overwhelmingly oppose microchipping of humans, fear becoming cyborgs without even knowing it – state-backed poll

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Siberian doctors who treated Moscow protest leader Navalny issue open letter addressing critics of their efforts to save activist

Posted on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020By Editor

The Russian doctors who treated Alexey Navalny last week have issued an open letter in response to criticism of their efforts to save his life. They are offended by some commentary, which they believe is politically motivated. … Read More >Siberian doctors who treated Moscow protest leader Navalny issue open letter addressing critics of their efforts to save activist

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27 Countries Seek to Purchase Russian COVID-19 Vaccine, Deputy Prime Minister Says

Posted on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020By Editor

On 11 August, Russia registered the world’s first vaccine against the COVID-19 infection. It was developed by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian Defence Ministry. … Read More >27 Countries Seek to Purchase Russian COVID-19 Vaccine, Deputy Prime Minister Says

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Despite Western hysteria over Russian hackers, up to 75% of global cyberattacks originate from US soil – top Moscow security chief

Posted on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020By Editor

The lion’s share of cyberattacks around the world originate from the US – a fact the West avoids mentioning too often. That’s according to a high-ranking Russian official, citing research conducted by cybersecurity companies. … Read More >Despite Western hysteria over Russian hackers, up to 75% of global cyberattacks originate from US soil – top Moscow security chief