Exporters like Russia won as Covid-19 fears pushed grain market up, but now veggies may get sliced & diced

Coronavirus tanked global markets, but for grain producers like Russia, the pain was eased by a surge in prices. More bad news is on the horizon, however, as virus-induced labor shortages threaten the fruit and vegetable supply. … Read More >Exporters like Russia won as Covid-19 fears pushed grain market up, but now veggies may get sliced & diced

Battling Covid-19: Moscow to ‘gradually’ introduce pass system for movements around city amid partial lockdown

Russia’s capital, which has seen a surge in cases of the deadly coronavirus, will begin implementing a pass system designed to tighten control over people’s movement in a bid to tackle the outbreak. … Read More >Battling Covid-19: Moscow to ‘gradually’ introduce pass system for movements around city amid partial lockdown

Sweden’s flawed coronavirus battle plan hits the poor & elderly, resulting in worst death count among Nordic countries

In only three days, the total fatalities in Sweden due to the current epidemic rose from 477 to 881. While the problem started roughly about the same time in all the Scandinavian countries, Sweden’s stats are among the worst. … Read More >Sweden’s flawed coronavirus battle plan hits the poor & elderly, resulting in worst death count among Nordic countries

Russia’s Hallmark Mobile Missiles Touted as ‘Ultimate Weapon’ by US National Security Outlet

The Russian military’s hallmark feature – road-mobile missile carriers – can be observed both on Red Square during Russia’s Victory Day parades on 9 May and in service with a number of post-Soviet militaries, boasting mobility advantages over silo-based counterparts. … Read More >Russia’s Hallmark Mobile Missiles Touted as ‘Ultimate Weapon’ by US National Security Outlet