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Moscow hits back at Pompeo’s ‘Russia arming Taliban’ jibe, says Afghan government has been only recipient of Russian weapons

Posted on July 4, 2020July 4, 2020By Editor

The sovereign government in Kabul is the sole entity on Afghan soil that has received Russian weaponry, Moscow has insisted. The statement comes after Mike Pompeo bluntly accused it of funnelling weapons to Taliban militants. … Read More >Moscow hits back at Pompeo’s ‘Russia arming Taliban’ jibe, says Afghan government has been only recipient of Russian weapons

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‘Not a vote, not a referendum, but a show’: Opposition cries foul as majority of Russians support Putin’s constitution overhaul

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020By Editor

While the results show an overwhelming majority of Russians have backed a proposed broad package of amendments to the country’s constitution, many leading opposition figures have immediately cried foul. … Read More >‘Not a vote, not a referendum, but a show’: Opposition cries foul as majority of Russians support Putin’s constitution overhaul

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Kremlin Sees Results of Russia’s Constitutional Amendments Vote as Triumph

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020By Editor

The result of the all-Russian vote on constitutional amendments is a clear sign of the Russian people’s trust in the president, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Thursday. … Read More >Kremlin Sees Results of Russia’s Constitutional Amendments Vote as Triumph

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The Russian Constitution Was Projected Onto the US Embassy Building in Moscow

Posted on July 3, 2020July 7, 2020By Editor

On June 29th, shortly before the final day of voting on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, an original light projection was done on the facade of the US Embassy in Moscow. … Read More >The Russian Constitution Was Projected Onto the US Embassy Building in Moscow

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Vladimir Putin voted on amendments to the Constitution

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020By Editor

The President visited polling station No. 2151 located on the premises of the Russian Academy of Sciences and took part in the nationwide vote on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation. … Read More >Vladimir Putin voted on amendments to the Constitution

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55% of Russians voted on constitutional amendments prior to main polling day – Election Commission

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020By Editor

Over half of eligible Russian voters cast their ballots early or online before the main polling day, according to Ella Pamfilova, head of the country’s Central Election Commission. … Read More >55% of Russians voted on constitutional amendments prior to main polling day – Election Commission

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Overwhelming support for Putin’s constitution changes a wake-up call for Westerners who claim Russian system is bound to collapse

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020By Editor

The main takeaway from Russia’s ‘national vote’ on a series of amendments to the constitution is one a lot of people won’t want to hear: Most Russians want the country to plow its own furrow, regardless of what outsiders think. … Read More >Overwhelming support for Putin’s constitution changes a wake-up call for Westerners who claim Russian system is bound to collapse

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Over 77% of Russians back constitutional amendments, 21% opposed – preliminary results

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020By Editor

After processing 99 percent of the ballots, the Russian Election Commission has announced that 77 percent of voters approved proposed changes to the constitution, while 21 percent were opposed. The turnout was 65 percent. … Read More >Over 77% of Russians back constitutional amendments, 21% opposed – preliminary results

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Russia launches railway cargo traffic across Crimean Bridge (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on July 2, 2020By Editor

Freight trains crossed the Crimean Bridge for the first time on Tuesday, marking the official launch of regular freight rail service along the 19-km link connecting the peninsula with mainland Russia. … Read More >Russia launches railway cargo traffic across Crimean Bridge (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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45% of Russians had no savings before coronavirus pandemic led to spike in unemployment – new survey

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020By Editor

Almost half of all Russians had no money saved when Covid-19 hit the country, according to a new survey, with only 26% of the population having enough to survive self-isolation if all sources of income were stopped. … Read More >45% of Russians had no savings before coronavirus pandemic led to spike in unemployment – new survey

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