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Extensive foreign interference in Belarus attempting to ‘destabilize’ country, but it’s not coming from Moscow – Russian MFA

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

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman said on Thursday that Moscow has seen evidence of outside meddling in the unrest currently engulfing neighboring Belarus. But Maria Zakharova said Russia is not one of the guilty parties. … Read More >Extensive foreign interference in Belarus attempting to ‘destabilize’ country, but it’s not coming from Moscow – Russian MFA

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As Covid-19 economic pain bites, Russia loses coveted status of having more cash on hand than it owes in liabilities

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

If you think Covid-19 has only affected the pocket of Joe Public, think again. With high spending and dwindling national assets, the Russian government now owes more money than the sum total of reserves in the country’s coffers. … Read More >As Covid-19 economic pain bites, Russia loses coveted status of having more cash on hand than it owes in liabilities

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From Poland with love: Right-wing MEP calls for sanctions on Moscow to protect Belarus from ‘interference’ & ‘annexation’

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

A prominent Polish MEP has made a bizarre call for the European Union to sanction Russia, due to the allegedly falsified Belarusian election and the subsequent protests that have broken out across the country. … Read More >From Poland with love: Right-wing MEP calls for sanctions on Moscow to protect Belarus from ‘interference’ & ‘annexation’

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Russia’s prison population falls to a record low – still large by European standards, but far smaller than US’

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

Russia’s prison numbers have been falling for two decades, due to the liberalization of the penal system and use of alternative penalties. For the first time, fewer than 500,000 in the world’s largest country are now incarcerated. … Read More >Russia’s prison population falls to a record low – still large by European standards, but far smaller than US’

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Belarusian SWAT threaten bystanders with GRENADE after collaring teen in viral VIDEO

Posted on August 13, 2020August 4, 2023By Editor

As protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election rage on in several cities, video footage has emerged showing the local riot police apparently deploying some heavy handed tactics against teenagers. … Read More >Belarusian SWAT threaten bystanders with GRENADE after collaring teen in viral VIDEO

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Western countries fighting ‘info war’ to discredit Russian Covid-19 vaccine are ‘endangering lives of their citizens’ – developer

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020By Editor

Sputnik V, the Russian vaccine against Covid-19, has already become subject to coordinated information attacks from nations that have political differences with Moscow. … Read More >Western countries fighting ‘info war’ to discredit Russian Covid-19 vaccine are ‘endangering lives of their citizens’ – developer

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Putin says Russia’s Health Ministry has approved world’s FIRST Covid-19 vaccine – his own daughter has been vaccinated

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020By Editor

Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday morning that Russia has registered the world’s first vaccine against coronavirus. He says the dose is effective in forming immunity against the deadly pathogen which has spread globally. … Read More >Putin says Russia’s Health Ministry has approved world’s FIRST Covid-19 vaccine – his own daughter has been vaccinated

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No more water pollution from oil? Russian scientists create method to effectively clean petroleum products from industrial waste

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020By Editor

Scientists from Siberia have developed a technique that effectively removes petroleum from wastewater. Using a sorbent, the new system separates impurities, meaning waste released into the environment will cause much less damage. … Read More >No more water pollution from oil? Russian scientists create method to effectively clean petroleum products from industrial waste

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Moscow protest leader Navalny could face large fine or compulsory labor after calling elderly WWII veteran a ‘traitor’

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020By Editor

Moscow prosecutors have approved an indictment against anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny. He is accused of slandering a WWII veteran who spoke in favor of constitutional amendments, passed in a public vote, last month. … Read More >Moscow protest leader Navalny could face large fine or compulsory labor after calling elderly WWII veteran a ‘traitor’

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Putin congratulates Lukashenko after incumbent named winner of presidential vote in Belarus for 6th time

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020By Editor

Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on retaining his job following Sunday’s election, expressing hope that he will continue to boost ties with Moscow during his next term as president. … Read More >Putin congratulates Lukashenko after incumbent named winner of presidential vote in Belarus for 6th time