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Moscow says increased US military presence in Poland worsens security situation in Europe, warns NATO trying to ‘distort reality’

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020By Editor

The US increasing its military presence in Poland aggravates the situation near Russia’s western borders and facilitates the escalation of tensions, while claims from NATO that the expansion isn’t significant aren’t credible. … Read More >Moscow says increased US military presence in Poland worsens security situation in Europe, warns NATO trying to ‘distort reality’

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Europe still dealing with initial stage of Covid-19 pandemic, real ‘second wave’ likely to arrive in fall – leading Russian expert

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020By Editor

A top Russian expert in virus control says Europe is experiencing the continuation of the initial stage of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the current increase in infections is not a sign of a “second wave” as many experts speculate. … Read More >Europe still dealing with initial stage of Covid-19 pandemic, real ‘second wave’ likely to arrive in fall – leading Russian expert

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Moscow outraged after bug found in Russian military attache car in The Hague, summons Dutch Charge d’Affaires

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020By Editor

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday expressed its outrage after tracking equipment was found in a Russian military attache car in The Hague, the home of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice. … Read More >Moscow outraged after bug found in Russian military attache car in The Hague, summons Dutch Charge d’Affaires

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Promo video shows ‘Sputnik V’ – world’s first registered Covid-19 vaccine – eradicating planet-sized coronavirus

Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020By Editor

To boldly go where no vaccine has gone before? A new video promoting Sputnik V, Russia’s vaccine against Covid-19, envisions the drug as its space namesake zapping into oblivion a giant coronavirus engulfing the entire planet. … Read More >Promo video shows ‘Sputnik V’ – world’s first registered Covid-19 vaccine – eradicating planet-sized coronavirus

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As Trump mulls move, Snowden’s Russian lawyer says whistleblower ‘not a felon’ to be ‘pardoned’ & deserves prosecution to end

Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020By Editor

Edward Snowden is not a criminal in need of a pardon but rather a hero who loves his country. That’s according to his Russian lawyer as Donald Trump has promised to look into the case of the renowned fugitive whistleblower. … Read More >As Trump mulls move, Snowden’s Russian lawyer says whistleblower ‘not a felon’ to be ‘pardoned’ & deserves prosecution to end

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Show him the money? Putin’s income grew by $15k in 2019, rising almost 13%

Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declared income grew by 1.1 million rubles ($15,000) in 2019, increasing his yearly net earnings to 9.7 million ($133,000). … Read More >Show him the money? Putin’s income grew by $15k in 2019, rising almost 13%

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Is that why Trump calls it ‘fake news?’ Russia says CNN claim US refused vaccine help is false

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020By Editor

The US did not reject Russia’s offer of cooperation in developing a coronavirus vaccine, according to a Moscow health official, who says help wasn’t even proffered, despite claims from CNN. … Read More >Is that why Trump calls it ‘fake news?’ Russia says CNN claim US refused vaccine help is false

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Russia unveils new firearm ‘Poloz’, designed specifically for the police

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020By Editor

Russian cops will soon have a brand new sidearm. The Central Scientific Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering has developed a new pistol, designed specifically for Russia’s Police and National Guard. … Read More >Russia unveils new firearm ‘Poloz’, designed specifically for the police

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Russian sports instructor sets STUNNING new Guinness World Record… UNDERWATER! (VIDEO)

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020By Editor

Russian sports instructor Vitaly Vivchar has set a new world bench press record lifting a 50kg barbell while being completely submerged. … Read More >Russian sports instructor sets STUNNING new Guinness World Record… UNDERWATER! (VIDEO)

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$600 billion: Despite Covid-19 crisis & falling oil prices, Russia’s gold & foreign exchange reserves reach all-time high

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020By Editor

The value of Russia’s gold and foreign currency holdings has risen by almost $9 billion in a week. This means it’s sitting on $600 billion in forex reserves – an all-time record beating August 2008’s previous high of $598 billion. … Read More >$600 billion: Despite Covid-19 crisis & falling oil prices, Russia’s gold & foreign exchange reserves reach all-time high