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Russians vote in favor of changes to constitution enabling Putin to remain as president until 2036 – preliminary results

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Exit polls after the Russian constitutional vote show 71 percent of the country supported the proposed amendments while just over 28 percent were opposed. The amendments are major updates to Russia’s most important legal document. … Read More >Russians vote in favor of changes to constitution enabling Putin to remain as president until 2036 – preliminary results

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Veteran Russian liberals Pozner & Pamfilova reject claims that constitutional changes are solely about a Putin 2036 power grab

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The Western media has made Wednesday’s vote on Russia’s Constitution about one issue: Giving President Vladimir Putin the option to ‘rule’ until 2036. However, those who understand Russia better take a more nuanced view. … Read More >Veteran Russian liberals Pozner & Pamfilova reject claims that constitutional changes are solely about a Putin 2036 power grab

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Russia’s visa liberalization speeds up with simplification of requirements for foreign visitors with Russian relatives

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The Russian visa process is notoriously difficult and off-putting for many mulling a visit to the world’s biggest country. Now, there’s some good news for those with Russian family members as Moscow moves to make the task easier. … Read More >Russia’s visa liberalization speeds up with simplification of requirements for foreign visitors with Russian relatives

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76% of early voters say YES to constitutional changes, which could keep Putin in power until 2036 – exit polls

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More than three-quarters of those who have voted so far support Russia’s constitutional amendments, according to exit polls. If passed, the changes could allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in office until 2036. … Read More >76% of early voters say YES to constitutional changes, which could keep Putin in power until 2036 – exit polls

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‘We don’t leave our people behind’: Lavrov speaks to RT about evacuation of Russians stranded abroad over coronavirus

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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted an unprecedented rescue operation, with Moscow having to help tens of thousands of people stranded abroad. The rescue took a lot of effort – and Russia’s diplomats did great work. … Read More >‘We don’t leave our people behind’: Lavrov speaks to RT about evacuation of Russians stranded abroad over coronavirus

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Western conspiracy theories suggesting Covid-19 is man-made & was unleashed deliberately are not backed by evidence – Putin

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Allegations that the coronavirus pandemic was started by design, rather than accident, are not backed by evidence and are ultimately irrelevant, Vladimir Putin has said. He also revealed how often he is tested for Covid-19. … Read More >Western conspiracy theories suggesting Covid-19 is man-made & was unleashed deliberately are not backed by evidence – Putin

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WATCH Russian Tu-142MK anti-submarine planes fly on Arctic & Pacific mission, escorted by Norwegian & US jets

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Two squadrons of Russian long-range anti-submarine and reconnaissance aircraft have been patrolling the vast Arctic and north Pacific, the Defense Ministry says. They were closely monitored by NATO jets during the mission. … Read More >WATCH Russian Tu-142MK anti-submarine planes fly on Arctic & Pacific mission, escorted by Norwegian & US jets

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In regards to foreign interference in voting on amendments to our Constitution

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For several days now, we have seen massive attempts by foreign interference in the voting process on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation. There are several main areas of intervention. The first is various official statements. For example, the conclusion of the Venice Commission, which “recommended against changing article 79 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation” … Read More >In regards to foreign interference in voting on amendments to our Constitution