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Bye Bye Benjamin! Russia & China speed up de-dollarization process: most trade no longer conducted in greenbacks

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After years of talking about abandoning the US dollar, Russia and China are doing it for real. In the first quarter of 2020, the share of the dollar in trade between the countries fell below 50 percent for the first time. … Read More >Bye Bye Benjamin! Russia & China speed up de-dollarization process: most trade no longer conducted in greenbacks

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‘A Sputnik moment’: Russia hopes to be first with Covid-19 vaccine, top official says approval expected by August 10

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In 1957, the Soviet Union stunned the world when it launched Sputnik – Earth’s first artificial satellite. Seven decades on, Russian scientists are evoking the spirit of that success in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine. … Read More >‘A Sputnik moment’: Russia hopes to be first with Covid-19 vaccine, top official says approval expected by August 10

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Ivan Safronov, former Russian journalist accused of treason, isolated in jail with suspected Covid-19

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Former journalist Ivan Safronov, accused by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) of spying for Czech intelligence, has been isolated in Moscow’s Lefortovo pre-trial detention center due to suspected coronavirus. … Read More >Ivan Safronov, former Russian journalist accused of treason, isolated in jail with suspected Covid-19

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Russia sends official letters of protest after embassies of US, UK & Canada fly LGBT pride flags in Moscow

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Russia’s foreign ministry has sent notices of protest to the Moscow embassies of the United States, Britain, and Canada, after the three buildings flew rainbow flags in June, recognized in some countries as LGBT Pride Month. … Read More >Russia sends official letters of protest after embassies of US, UK & Canada fly LGBT pride flags in Moscow

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EU will not re-open borders to Russians at least until mid-August (unless they have private jets!) – TASS source

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The European Union will remain closed to citizens of Europe’s largest country for at least another fortnight. That’s according to news agency TASS, citing a source in an EU member state’s delegation to Brussels. … Read More >EU will not re-open borders to Russians at least until mid-August (unless they have private jets!) – TASS source

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Does Moscow actually want to rejoin G7/G8? Ex-Russian president Medvedev dismisses summits as ‘obsolete platform’

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The world’s most bizarre diplomatic ‘struggle’ continues. While Western countries debate whether to make the G7 the G8 again, Russian officials say they’ve no interest in returning. Meanwhile, the West ignores their statements. … Read More >Does Moscow actually want to rejoin G7/G8? Ex-Russian president Medvedev dismisses summits as ‘obsolete platform’

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Taking from crooks to give to the old? Russian finance ministry to seize unexplained bank funds & transfer them to pension pot

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It’s not quite Robin Hood, but it’s close. Russia’s Ministry of Finance is planning to transfer the confiscated suspicious savings of Russian citizens to the country’s pension fund, according to newly proposed amendments. … Read More >Taking from crooks to give to the old? Russian finance ministry to seize unexplained bank funds & transfer them to pension pot

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American pilots can’t get enough of the Black Sea! Russian jet intercepts US spy plane for 3rd time in less than a week (VIDEO)

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Everyone knows the Black Sea is an attractive place in summer, but this year American pilots seem especially drawn to its shores. For the third time since Thursday, Russia’s Air Force has intercepted a US spy plane in the area. … Read More >American pilots can’t get enough of the Black Sea! Russian jet intercepts US spy plane for 3rd time in less than a week (VIDEO)

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Number of foreigners granted Russian citizenship DOUBLES in first half of year after naturalization laws relaxed

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Russia’s move to cut down on bureaucracy for those seeking citizenship seems to have been met with a high demand. From January to June, this year, about 300,000 people obtained it, despite a partial shutdown because of Covid-19. … Read More >Number of foreigners granted Russian citizenship DOUBLES in first half of year after naturalization laws relaxed