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Butina to help Russians ‘in difficult situations’ abroad as part of new job at ombudsman’s office

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Less than a month after her return to Russia from the US, where she spent over a year behind bars, Maria Butina has joined the Russian ombudsman’s office and will focus on helping compatriots who run into trouble abroad. … Read More >Butina to help Russians ‘in difficult situations’ abroad as part of new job at ombudsman’s office

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Drones, robots, lasers, supersonic gliders & other high-tech arms: Putin wants Russian military to be up to any future challenge

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The Russian military will be going all out sci-fi, with Vladimir Putin saying the plan for boosting the Armed Forces until 2033 should focus on AI and weapons based on ‘new physical principles.’ … Read More >Drones, robots, lasers, supersonic gliders & other high-tech arms: Putin wants Russian military to be up to any future challenge

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Americans sit in Army HQ, so what?’ Serbia shrugs off ‘RUSSIAN SPY’ video scandal ahead of president’s Moscow visit

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The government in Belgrade said it would not change its policy towards Moscow after a video of a suspected “Russian spy” emerged online. Serbians were quick to point out their country has been riddled by NATO spies for years. … Read More >Americans sit in Army HQ, so what?’ Serbia shrugs off ‘RUSSIAN SPY’ video scandal ahead of president’s Moscow visit

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‘Utter rubbish!’ Putin says ‘Russian threat’ is fake, invented by those trying to cash in on it

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Europe knows that Russia isn’t going to attack them and won’t be paying Washington for protection anymore, Vladimir Putin said, urging the US to rethink its relations with NATO allies on the continent. … Read More >‘Utter rubbish!’ Putin says ‘Russian threat’ is fake, invented by those trying to cash in on it

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Russia’s holdings of US state debt is 25 times smaller than that of tiny Luxembourg

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Russia’s holdings of US securities as of September stood at $10.75 billion, recent data from the US Treasury Department shows. Moscow’s total is just a fraction of what small states, like the Cayman Islands and Luxemburg, hold. … Read More >Russia’s holdings of US state debt is 25 times smaller than that of tiny Luxembourg

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Moscow releases Ukrainian Navy boats seized during ‘violation’ of Russian territorial waters near Crimea in 2018

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Three Ukrainian military boats seized by the Russian border guards during an attempt to illegally pass through the Kerch Strait last year have been returned to Kiev, Moscow has announced. … Read More >Moscow releases Ukrainian Navy boats seized during ‘violation’ of Russian territorial waters near Crimea in 2018

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Accused US spy Whelan tracked since first Russia visit, built contacts using autographed book of disgraced KGB officer – reports

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Paul Whelan, a former US marine currently waiting for trial in Russia on espionage charges became a person of interest for Russian counter-intelligence as early as his first visit in 2007, the daily Kommersant claims. … Read More >Accused US spy Whelan tracked since first Russia visit, built contacts using autographed book of disgraced KGB officer – reports