Russian FM Lavrov says some Belarus opposition figures seek ‘bloodshed,’ want to turn country into second Ukraine

Some within the Belarusian opposition want to see “bloodshed” in the country, Sergey Lavrov has claimed, adding that exiled candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya appears to be appealing more to a Western audience than a domestic one. … Read More >Russian FM Lavrov says some Belarus opposition figures seek ‘bloodshed,’ want to turn country into second Ukraine

Selfie boomstick: Kalashnikov unveils new SMART shotgun & 5.56 NATO rifle AK-19 (VIDEO)

Ahead of the ‘Army-2020’ expo, Russian arms maker Kalashnikov unveiled a futuristic-looking shotgun, capable of connecting to smartphones and apparently even taking pictures. This is on top of their new 5.56 NATO-chambered rifle. … Read More >Selfie boomstick: Kalashnikov unveils new SMART shotgun & 5.56 NATO rifle AK-19 (VIDEO)

Fighting Russia has become an existential necessity for NATO, if tensions are reduced alliance has no purpose – Russia FM Lavrov

Confrontation with Russia has become the sole reason for NATO’s existence, and this encourages instability in Europe, creating artificial dividing lines on the continent. That’s according to Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. … Read More >Fighting Russia has become an existential necessity for NATO, if tensions are reduced alliance has no purpose – Russia FM Lavrov

Russian doctors say Moscow protest leader Navalny’s condition has stabilized – he CAN be flown to Germany at family’s request

Anti corruption activist Alexey Navalny, who remains in an artificially induced coma at a Siberian hospital, can be transferred to Germany within hours, his doctors have said, agreeing to family requests for treatment abroad. … Read More >Russian doctors say Moscow protest leader Navalny’s condition has stabilized – he CAN be flown to Germany at family’s request

Moscow protest leader Navalny admitted to hospital in Berlin after being airlifted from Siberia

Russia’s best known anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny has been admitted to a hospital in Berlin shortly after he landed in Germany on Saturday morning. The Moscow protest leader remains in a medically-induced coma. … Read More >Moscow protest leader Navalny admitted to hospital in Berlin after being airlifted from Siberia

Doctors block Navalny’s transfer to Germany amid confusion about whether Moscow protest leader was poisoned

Medics treating Alexey Navalny have prevented his evacuation to Germany, saying his condition isn’t stable enough for the journey. Meanwhile, there were conflicting reports early on Friday as to whether the activist was poisoned. … Read More >Doctors block Navalny’s transfer to Germany amid confusion about whether Moscow protest leader was poisoned

Rapid drop in blood sugar levels’ preliminary diagnosis behind Moscow protest leader Navalny’s illness – medical team leader

Alexey Navalny may have experienced a rapid drop in blood sugar levels during a flight on Thursday, leading to him losing consciousness. That’s according to the chief doctor at the Omsk medical facility where he is being treated. … Read More >Rapid drop in blood sugar levels’ preliminary diagnosis behind Moscow protest leader Navalny’s illness – medical team leader

‘Purely a medical decision’: Anti-corruption activist Navalny won’t be allowed to fly until his doctor allows it, says Kremlin

There are no obstacles preventing Moscow protest leader Alexey Navalny from flying abroad for treatment other than receiving permission from his doctor, according to Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov. … Read More >‘Purely a medical decision’: Anti-corruption activist Navalny won’t be allowed to fly until his doctor allows it, says Kremlin

FSB arrests 7 mafia-linked Russians it says were paid by Ukraine to kidnap leader of East Ukrainian rebel militia

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained seven Russian citizens suspected of attempting to kidnap one of the leaders of the Donbass militia in Eastern Ukraine. The agency says they were promised a cash reward by Kiev. … Read More >FSB arrests 7 mafia-linked Russians it says were paid by Ukraine to kidnap leader of East Ukrainian rebel militia

German NGO sends in ambulance plane to pick up ‘poisoned’ Kremlin critic Navalny at Pussy Riot co-founder’s request

The Berlin-based Cinema for Peace Foundation has readied an ambulance aircraft, specialized for transporting coma patients, to pick up Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny to transfer him to Germany for treatment. … Read More >German NGO sends in ambulance plane to pick up ‘poisoned’ Kremlin critic Navalny at Pussy Riot co-founder’s request