Day: July 29, 2020

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Ivan Safronov, former Russian journalist accused of treason, isolated in jail with suspected Covid-19

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Former journalist Ivan Safronov, accused by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) of spying for Czech intelligence, has been isolated in Moscow’s Lefortovo pre-trial detention center due to suspected coronavirus. … Read More >Ivan Safronov, former Russian journalist accused of treason, isolated in jail with suspected Covid-19

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Russia sends official letters of protest after embassies of US, UK & Canada fly LGBT pride flags in Moscow

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Russia’s foreign ministry has sent notices of protest to the Moscow embassies of the United States, Britain, and Canada, after the three buildings flew rainbow flags in June, recognized in some countries as LGBT Pride Month. … Read More >Russia sends official letters of protest after embassies of US, UK & Canada fly LGBT pride flags in Moscow

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EU will not re-open borders to Russians at least until mid-August (unless they have private jets!) – TASS source

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The European Union will remain closed to citizens of Europe’s largest country for at least another fortnight. That’s according to news agency TASS, citing a source in an EU member state’s delegation to Brussels. … Read More >EU will not re-open borders to Russians at least until mid-August (unless they have private jets!) – TASS source

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Does Moscow actually want to rejoin G7/G8? Ex-Russian president Medvedev dismisses summits as ‘obsolete platform’

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The world’s most bizarre diplomatic ‘struggle’ continues. While Western countries debate whether to make the G7 the G8 again, Russian officials say they’ve no interest in returning. Meanwhile, the West ignores their statements. … Read More >Does Moscow actually want to rejoin G7/G8? Ex-Russian president Medvedev dismisses summits as ‘obsolete platform’

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Taking from crooks to give to the old? Russian finance ministry to seize unexplained bank funds & transfer them to pension pot

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It’s not quite Robin Hood, but it’s close. Russia’s Ministry of Finance is planning to transfer the confiscated suspicious savings of Russian citizens to the country’s pension fund, according to newly proposed amendments. … Read More >Taking from crooks to give to the old? Russian finance ministry to seize unexplained bank funds & transfer them to pension pot