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Putin thanks Trump for information that helped prevent acts of terrorism in Russia in phone call

Posted on December 29, 2019December 29, 2019By Editor

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have talked on the phone, with the Russian president thanking his US counterpart for sharing intelligence that allowed terrorist attacks to be prevented in Russia, the Kremlin said. … Read More >Putin thanks Trump for information that helped prevent acts of terrorism in Russia in phone call

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Gazprom Completes $2.9 Bln Payment to Ukraine’s Naftogaz in Move to Settle Long-Running Gas Dispute

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

Gazprom has completed a $2.9 billion payment to Naftogaz on the basis of the ruling of the Stockholm Arbitration Court, a spokesman from the Russian company confirmed Friday. … Read More >Gazprom Completes $2.9 Bln Payment to Ukraine’s Naftogaz in Move to Settle Long-Running Gas Dispute

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Shooting drones: New Russian light anti-aircraft system makes it through final test (VIDEO)

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

Russia’s military has tested a new ultra-light anti-aircraft system, dubbed Gibka-S. The new vehicle passed the state trials with flying colors, knocking down mock targets with pinpoint accuracy. … Read More >Shooting drones: New Russian light anti-aircraft system makes it through final test (VIDEO)

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Avangard, Russia’s advanced hypersonic glider, enters military service

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

The advanced Russian nuclear hypersonic glider entered combat service on Friday with the first regiment of Avangard-armed missiles now operational, the defense minister reported. … Read More >Avangard, Russia’s advanced hypersonic glider, enters military service

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UN Secretary General ‘turns blind eye’ to US visa delays for Russian diplomats – Moscow

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019By Editor

Washington delays issuing visas to Russian officials in a blatant attempt to force them out of their UN positions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, adding that the UN Secretary General simply shuts his eyes to this problem. … Read More >UN Secretary General ‘turns blind eye’ to US visa delays for Russian diplomats – Moscow

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‘Deadliest ever’: Russia launches new 4th-gen nuclear-powered submarine (VIDEO)

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

The advanced Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine has been launched in Russia. The new ship, which is expected to join the Navy next year, is capable of carrying all existing Russian cruise missiles – and likely more. … Read More >‘Deadliest ever’: Russia launches new 4th-gen nuclear-powered submarine (VIDEO)

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Russian granny plays chess in ice hole, needs multiple men to sustain her hobby (VIDEO)

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

Meet the Russian granny who could give world chess champion Magnus Carlsen a run for his money. But she doesn’t care about training or tournaments – she just loves playing the game… while sat in freezing cold water. … Read More >Russian granny plays chess in ice hole, needs multiple men to sustain her hobby (VIDEO)

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Russia dominating the US in the battle for European LNG market

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019By Editor

Russia supplies about a fifth of Europe’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) needs, which puts it well ahead of the United States, Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said. … Read More >Russia dominating the US in the battle for European LNG market

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NATO states call shots at WADA & use doping claims to contain Russia – Lavrov

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019By Editor

The persecution of Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is politically motivated as the body remains in the hands of NATO member states who won’t shy away from any means to harm Moscow, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov has said. … Read More >NATO states call shots at WADA & use doping claims to contain Russia – Lavrov

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Russia will closely monitor new US missile deployments in Europe & Asia-Pacific – Putin

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019By Editor

Moscow will monitor the potential deployment of American short- and intermediate-range missiles in various parts of the world, Vladimir Putin has told the military. … Read More >Russia will closely monitor new US missile deployments in Europe & Asia-Pacific – Putin