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The peak of the spread of Covid-19 in Russia has passed. Postponed Victory Day parade will be held on June 24 – Putin

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020By Editor

President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia’s postponed Victory Day parade will take place on June 24. First planned for May 9, the 75th-anniversary celebration of Soviet victory over Nazism was canceled due to Covid-19. … Read More >The peak of the spread of Covid-19 in Russia has passed. Postponed Victory Day parade will be held on June 24 – Putin

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Russia plans to build a REPLACEMENT for the International Space Station, won’t allow Moon privatization – Space Agency Chief

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020By Editor

Russia is planning to create its own orbital space station and winged, crewed spacecraft, according to Dmitry Rogozin, Director General of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos. … Read More >Russia plans to build a REPLACEMENT for the International Space Station, won’t allow Moon privatization – Space Agency Chief

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Russian prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for ex-US marine accused of espionage

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020By Editor

Russian prosecutors demanded an 18-year prison term for former US marine Paul Whelan, on charges of spying for Western intelligence, on the last day of his trial in Moscow. … Read More >Russian prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for ex-US marine accused of espionage

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Fake ‘bomber’ detained after triggering HOSTAGE situation at bank in central Moscow (VIDEO)

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020By Editor

A standoff with a hostage-taker unfolded in central Moscow on Saturday afternoon, after an assailant holed up at a downtown bank branch. Reports said he was threatening to blow up the building. … Read More >Fake ‘bomber’ detained after triggering HOSTAGE situation at bank in central Moscow (VIDEO)

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Manhunt in Moscow after GUN BATTLE with KALASHNIKOV rifles & pistols erupts in broad daylight (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020By Editor

Deafening volleys of gunfire startled residents of a sleepy residential area in south Moscow, on Sunday. They witnessed video-game-like scenes of men firing AK-47s and other guns in broad daylight below their windows. … Read More >Manhunt in Moscow after GUN BATTLE with KALASHNIKOV rifles & pistols erupts in broad daylight (VIDEOS)

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Naked & not afraid: WATCH man wreak havoc at Moscow train station in his birthday suit

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020By Editor

They say mental illness is on the rise due to Covid-19 lockdown. One man certainly showed signs on Sunday, running naked around a Moscow train station, fighting with a taxi driver and plunging into a water tank in a bizarre caper. … Read More >Naked & not afraid: WATCH man wreak havoc at Moscow train station in his birthday suit

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Over 70 people evacuated from hospital in Russian Far East after roof catches fire

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020By Editor

Dozens of patients and medical personnel had to be evacuated after a fire broke out at a hospital in Russia’s Far East on Monday morning. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries from the blaze. … Read More >Over 70 people evacuated from hospital in Russian Far East after roof catches fire

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Russia Rejects ‘Ultimatum’ After US Move to Quit Open Skies Treaty

Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020By Editor

Russia will not accept any ultimatums and is determined to engage in dialogue based on equal terms, the Foreign Ministry warned Friday, after the United States said it will exit the Open Skies Treaty. … Read More >Russia Rejects ‘Ultimatum’ After US Move to Quit Open Skies Treaty

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Lenin for sale? Russian politician suggests flogging Soviet leader’s body to the Chinese

Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020By Editor

No stranger to controversy, veteran politician and perennial presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky caused a stir online after suggesting that Russia sells the preserved body of revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin. … Read More >Lenin for sale? Russian politician suggests flogging Soviet leader’s body to the Chinese

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Covid-19 mass screening: first results show 14% of tested Russians have coronavirus antibodies

Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020By Editor

After the first few days of private clinic antibody testing in Russia, one national chain has revealed that at least 14% of the 40,000 people who took the test in their laboratory received a positive result for SARS-CoV-2. … Read More >Covid-19 mass screening: first results show 14% of tested Russians have coronavirus antibodies