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‘Navalny’s condition is stable, but his life is in danger and we are working to save it’ – doctor treating Moscow protest leader

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A team of doctors are “engaged in saving the life” of anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny, a lead medic has said. He remains in a “stable but serious” condition, although no exact diagnosis has been made so far. … Read More >‘Navalny’s condition is stable, but his life is in danger and we are working to save it’ – doctor treating Moscow protest leader

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Doctors say condition of Moscow protest leader Navalny has stabilized, as Kremlin promises probe if traces of poison are found

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The team treating Alexey Navalny has managed to stabilize his condition, a lead medic has said. Dr Anatoly Kalinichenko said Russia’s best-known anti-corruption activist was in intensive care and getting the necessary treatment. … Read More >Doctors say condition of Moscow protest leader Navalny has stabilized, as Kremlin promises probe if traces of poison are found

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Top Russian scientist says Western criticism of world’s first coronavirus vaccine prompted by fear of competition & loss of face

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Criticism by Western scientists of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is motivated by competition. That’s according to the Vice President of Russia’s Academy of Sciences, who says they’re upset when they’re lagging behind Russia. … Read More >Top Russian scientist says Western criticism of world’s first coronavirus vaccine prompted by fear of competition & loss of face

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The second coming of the Soviet Union? Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine will one day reunite, says Moscow professor

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Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine will “sooner or later” reunify into a single state, as they share a common Orthodox-Slavic culture, according to Vladimir Sokolov, Professor at Moscow’s RANEPA university. … Read More >The second coming of the Soviet Union? Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine will one day reunite, says Moscow professor

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Kremlin denies Russian military convoys heading to Belarus, says no need right now for CSTO or Union State assistance to neighbor

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Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has rubbished speculation that Moscow is either conducting or is preparing to carry out some sort of military intervention in neighboring Belarus, with which it has mutual-assistance agreements. … Read More >Kremlin denies Russian military convoys heading to Belarus, says no need right now for CSTO or Union State assistance to neighbor

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Vodka no longer in top 50 items sold in Russian alcohol stores – time to retire tired & outdated Russian drinking stereotypes?

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In the first seven months of 2020, Russians were less likely to buy vodka, preferring to purchase other drinks – primarily beer – in alcohol stores, according to the analytical department of cashback company CheckScan. … Read More >Vodka no longer in top 50 items sold in Russian alcohol stores – time to retire tired & outdated Russian drinking stereotypes?

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Russia wants to extend ‘New START’ nuclear arms control deal but not at any cost – deputy foreign minister

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Moscow wishes to prolong the New START Treaty but not if the US demands unreasonable concessions, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said, adding that the Russian and American positions on the issue remain quite different. … Read More >Russia wants to extend ‘New START’ nuclear arms control deal but not at any cost – deputy foreign minister

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‘Things will get worse for us in Russia’: Russian Communist leader warns of consequences if Lukashenko is overthrown

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If the Belarusian political crisis ends with the overthrow of President Alexander Lukashenko, Russia will face serious consequences. That’s according to the leader of Russia’s Communists, the country’s largest opposition party. … Read More >‘Things will get worse for us in Russia’: Russian Communist leader warns of consequences if Lukashenko is overthrown

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Head of Russian team behind world’s 1st registered Covid-19 vaccine says Western countries want to ‘lure away’ his scientists

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Western research institutions are attempting to poach specialists from the center that created ‘Sputnik V’ – the formula which made global headlines last week after it became the world’s first registered coronavirus vaccine. … Read More >Head of Russian team behind world’s 1st registered Covid-19 vaccine says Western countries want to ‘lure away’ his scientists