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Parent 1, Just Killed a Man, Put a Gun… Putin Hopes Word Mother Will Never Be Replaced in Russia

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In February, French MPs passed an amendment to a law that will replace the words mother and father in schools with “parent 1” and “parent 2”. Supporters of the legislation say their proposal would stop discrimination against same-sex parents … Read More >Parent 1, Just Killed a Man, Put a Gun… Putin Hopes Word Mother Will Never Be Replaced in Russia

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‘We didn’t forget how to negotiate’: US, Russia agree on adding Novichok & NATO-made chemicals to OPCW blacklists

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A Russian envoy rejoiced at a diplomatic breakthrough that allowed the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to make history by drastically expanding its blacklist of the world’s deadliest toxins. … Read More >‘We didn’t forget how to negotiate’: US, Russia agree on adding Novichok & NATO-made chemicals to OPCW blacklists

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‘Sports changed my life & mindset’: Putin says parents were against him studying martial arts, but coach talked them around

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Russian president and judo black belt holder, Vladimir Putin, said he would’ve been a different person without combat sports in his life, thanking his coach for fending off his parents’ attempts to put an end to his training. … Read More >‘Sports changed my life & mindset’: Putin says parents were against him studying martial arts, but coach talked them around

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This American explored 70 Russian regions – and shares his life hacks

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Dustin Pfundheller, a 33-years-old dentist from Florida, is one of the most-travelled people in the world: at the age of 30, he’s already been to 236 countries (including all 193 UN states). He’s also managed to visit Russia 6 times between 2013-2019, covering 70 regions and over 100 cities. … Read More >This American explored 70 Russian regions – and shares his life hacks

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There is a desire to force us into constant defense: Lavrov weighs in on possible WADA ban for Russian athletes

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Russia’s foreign minister has spoken out about a possible ban for the country’s athletes from international competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), reminding that Moscow is nowadays blamed for nearly everything. … Read More >There is a desire to force us into constant defense: Lavrov weighs in on possible WADA ban for Russian athletes

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Bilateral relations with European states more important for Russia that ties with EU – Medvedev

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Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that bilateral contacts with European states are now more important for Russia than relations with the European Union. He made the statement at a meeting with his Finnish counterpart Antti Rinne in Moscow. … Read More >Bilateral relations with European states more important for Russia that ties with EU – Medvedev