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Old nemesis returns to ask security services to investigate Moscow protest leader Alexei Navalny for ‘extremism’

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Days after Alexei Navalny was accused of libeling an elderly WWII veteran – calling him a “traitor” – a blast from the past has popped up, calling on investigators to probe the ‘anti-corruption’ campaigner over a separate matter. … Read More >Old nemesis returns to ask security services to investigate Moscow protest leader Alexei Navalny for ‘extremism’

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Hands off, Uncle Sam! Omsk official believes constitutional amendments will give Russia back status of Soviet era

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If proposed changes to the constitution are adopted next week, Russians will take back control of their country from the Americans. That’s according to the Governor of the Omsk region, who believes Russia is ruled by US law. … Read More >Hands off, Uncle Sam! Omsk official believes constitutional amendments will give Russia back status of Soviet era

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Vladimir Putin: The Real Lessons of the 75th Anniversary of World War II

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The Russian president offers a comprehensive assessment of the legacy of World War II, arguing that “Today, European politicians, and Polish leaders in particular, wish to sweep the Munich Betrayal under the carpet. The Munich Betrayal showed to the Soviet Union that the Western countries would deal with security issues without taking its interests into account.” … Read More >Vladimir Putin: The Real Lessons of the 75th Anniversary of World War II

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Putin: 75 years after WW2, new global crisis calls for victorious anti-Nazi coalition to work together again

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In 1945, they defeated Adolf Hitler and Imperial Japan. Now, 75 years on, Vladimir Putin believes that the present global health and economic emergency requires the Second World War allies to unite once more. … Read More >Putin: 75 years after WW2, new global crisis calls for victorious anti-Nazi coalition to work together again

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‘Destructive course’: US seeks space superiority by making up threats – Russian Foreign Ministry

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Washington’s Defense Space Strategy is provoking an arms race in outer space and threatening international security while trying to blame a nonexistent Moscow threat, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has said. … Read More >‘Destructive course’: US seeks space superiority by making up threats – Russian Foreign Ministry

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Kremlin & Putin residence equipped with Covid-19 ‘disinfection tunnels’ – everyone he meets is tested (VIDEO)

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They are not exactly props from a James Bond movie but they are certainly attention-grabbing. Special passageways have been erected at President Vladimir Putin’s residence and in the Kremlin itself, to protect against coronavirus. … Read More >Kremlin & Putin residence equipped with Covid-19 ‘disinfection tunnels’ – everyone he meets is tested (VIDEO)

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Russia lifts ban on Telegram messenger after two years of failing to effectively restrict access

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It’s been the butt of jokes for two years. Now, smartphone users across Russia can immediately get back to doing what they’ve been doing anyway, after media regulator Roskomnadzor removed its restrictions on the Telegram app. … Read More >Russia lifts ban on Telegram messenger after two years of failing to effectively restrict access

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‘Are we going to fire?’ 95yo WWII veteran tankman who helped defeat Nazis joins Victory Day parade rehearsal (VIDEO)

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Nikolay Borisov, who fought the Germans in World War II and took part in the iconic victory parade in Red Square in 1945, agreed without hesitation when offered another chance to get into a tank, despite being 95 years old. … Read More >‘Are we going to fire?’ 95yo WWII veteran tankman who helped defeat Nazis joins Victory Day parade rehearsal (VIDEO)

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WATCH Iran’s Zarif remove face mask with relief during Moscow talks with Lavrov, after taking it on & off repeatedly (VIDEO)

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Social distancing’s no hurdle for talks between trusted allies, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov appeared to show as he arrived to meet Iran’s Javad Zarif without a face mask. Zarif was more careful, but soon opted to remove his, too. … Read More >WATCH Iran’s Zarif remove face mask with relief during Moscow talks with Lavrov, after taking it on & off repeatedly (VIDEO)