‘Running out of time’: US adds new demands as Russia makes concessions to save last remaining nuclear deterrent deal – envoy

Moscow has agreed to key US demands in a bid to preserve the New START arms control agreement before it expires, according to the Russian envoy to Washington. He claims the US then simply added new conditions for its renewal. … Read More >‘Running out of time’: US adds new demands as Russia makes concessions to save last remaining nuclear deterrent deal – envoy

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Biden = Obama 2.0?

Continuity or change? This is what is being asked when considering a potential Joe Biden foreign policy. Donald Trump made it a point to undo Barack Obama’s legacy. Would Biden do the same to Trump’s? Or is this all just rhetorical? Continuity drives foreign policy, not the occupant in the Oval Office. … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Biden = Obama 2.0?

Half the world could get Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, say creators, as Moscow starts distributing doses en masse

At least 40 countries, representing more than half of the world’s population, have expressed interest in Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, the team behind it have said as mass vaccination begins in Moscow. … Read More >Half the world could get Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, say creators, as Moscow starts distributing doses en masse

Putin, riddled with cancer & suffering from Parkinson’s, preparing to step down – claims conspiracy-loving Western media

The Russian president is the world’s sickest leader, if you believe reports in Western media, that is. Popular US and UK outlets are now claiming Vladimir Putin has Parkinson’s, underwent secret surgery and is battling cancer. … Read More >Putin, riddled with cancer & suffering from Parkinson’s, preparing to step down – claims conspiracy-loving Western media

Moscow moves to expel Soros-linked US activist as ex-president Medvedev warns foreign NGOs trying to sow discord in Russia

The Russian government is set to expel a prominent human-rights activist, with former president Dmitry Medvedev claiming there’s a co-ordinated campaign by international organizations to stoke unrest in the world’s largest state. … Read More >Moscow moves to expel Soros-linked US activist as ex-president Medvedev warns foreign NGOs trying to sow discord in Russia

US & NATO preparing for ‘invasion’ of Crimea, warns local parliamentarian, as US-Russia tensions in Black Sea region soar

The deputy speaker of the Crimean parliament has sounded the alarm on escalating military activity on Russia’s borders, insisting that those living on the disputed peninsula just want to be left alone. … Read More >US & NATO preparing for ‘invasion’ of Crimea, warns local parliamentarian, as US-Russia tensions in Black Sea region soar

Germany may have found loophole to dodge US sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – report

Germany may create a special fund to bypass restrictions imposed by the US government on the Russian-led gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2, Bild tabloid has reported, quoting unnamed sources. … Read More >Germany may have found loophole to dodge US sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – report