Russia’s Marshal Shaposhnikov Destroyer to Receive Cutting-Edge Sea Stealth Armament – Report

The Marshal Shaposhnikov destroyer of the Russian Pacific Navy fleet is currently docked and under repair. The large-anti submarine vessel will reportedly receive a cutting-edge upgrade of its formidable armament. … Read More >Russia’s Marshal Shaposhnikov Destroyer to Receive Cutting-Edge Sea Stealth Armament – Report

Russia closes its border to Italian citizens & anyone coming from Italy, to help stop spread of Covid-19

Italian citizens and any persons traveling from Italy have been banned from entering Russia, starting from midnight on Friday. With 1,016 dead and 15,000 infected, Italy remains the European country hardest hit by coronavirus. … Read More >Russia closes its border to Italian citizens & anyone coming from Italy, to help stop spread of Covid-19

Russia Reportedly Creating ‘Medical Special Ops Units’

Russian medical special ops units have previously been dispatched to a number of crisis-hit regions inside Russia as well as abroad. Thus, last year they were sent to deal with outcomes of heavy floods in Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast in Siberia, while in 2014 they helped battle the Ebola virus in the Republic of Guinea. … Read More >Russia Reportedly Creating ‘Medical Special Ops Units’

Next stop the regions: Russian lawmakers approve final bill on amendments to constitution

Russian legislators have given the final nod to a package of constitutional amendments proposed by President Vladimir Putin, which include giving sweeping new powers to parliament and tightening background checks on top officials. … Read More >Next stop the regions: Russian lawmakers approve final bill on amendments to constitution

Russian parliament adjourns after proposal to allow Putin run again in 2024 Presidential elections

Proceedings in Russia’s State Duma have been temporarily suspended and President Vladimir Putin is set to make an address this afternoon. It comes after a suggestion that Presidential term limits could be re-set. … Read More >Russian parliament adjourns after proposal to allow Putin run again in 2024 Presidential elections