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Hefty fines for Twitter, Facebook & Google? Russian social media users ask state to punish US websites that censor Russian news

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A group of Russian social media professionals have asked the Ministry of Communications to fine foreign companies who censor Russian media, after it was revealed that US tech giants have restricted around 20 Russian outlets. … Read More >Hefty fines for Twitter, Facebook & Google? Russian social media users ask state to punish US websites that censor Russian news

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Israeli hospital chief rejects Western concerns over Russia’s Sputnik-V Covid-19 vaccine as ‘political,’ orders 1.5 million doses

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The boss of one of Israel’s largest hospitals has placed a huge order for Russia’s Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine, arguing that concerns over the formula are due to tensions between Moscow and Washington, rather than safety issues. … Read More >Israeli hospital chief rejects Western concerns over Russia’s Sputnik-V Covid-19 vaccine as ‘political,’ orders 1.5 million doses

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Kremlin says coronavirus situation ‘tense but under control’ as Omsk region health chief fired over shortage of beds

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President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman sought to reassure Russians on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic in the country is under control. Meanwhile, a number of cities across the country are bracing for a rise in cases. … Read More >Kremlin says coronavirus situation ‘tense but under control’ as Omsk region health chief fired over shortage of beds

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Russiagate crumbles, scapegoating has begun, but American left-liberal media isn’t willing to eat crow or halt new Cold War

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The Steele dossier has been discredited as based on fabrications, which the alleged source denies and instead blames an employee of the British spy behind the document. So, can we pull the plug on the Russophobia now? … Read More >Russiagate crumbles, scapegoating has begun, but American left-liberal media isn’t willing to eat crow or halt new Cold War

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Comments by Russia on US election like ‘red rag to a bull’ but uncertainty ‘could negatively affect global affairs,’ Kremlin says

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As the US election drags on without a conclusive winner, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has warned that continued political chaos in Washington could have ramifications far beyond America’s borders. … Read More >Comments by Russia on US election like ‘red rag to a bull’ but uncertainty ‘could negatively affect global affairs,’ Kremlin says

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Dozens arrested in Moscow at annual far-right ‘Russian March’ rally, formerly co-organized by opposition figure Alexey Navalny

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An unauthorized rally was broken up by Moscow police on Wednesday, with between 30 and 40 ultranationalist marchers detained. Held to coincide with National Unity Day, the event has previously been co-organized by Alexey Navalny. … Read More >Dozens arrested in Moscow at annual far-right ‘Russian March’ rally, formerly co-organized by opposition figure Alexey Navalny

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As global anti-vax movements gain ground, growing number of Russians worry about taking any form of coronavirus vaccine

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Russian scientists made global headlines in August when they unveiled Sputnik V, the first Covid-19 vaccine to be approved anywhere in the world. But as its roll-out nears, health officials face growing vaccine skepticism. … Read More >As global anti-vax movements gain ground, growing number of Russians worry about taking any form of coronavirus vaccine

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Putin weighs in on those who ‘offend the feelings of believers’ after spate of religion-related terror attacks in European cities

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning over growing religious violence in Europe, suggesting that “smouldering conflicts” over faith can linger for years, becoming a powder keg which can eventually explode. … Read More >Putin weighs in on those who ‘offend the feelings of believers’ after spate of religion-related terror attacks in European cities

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Playing both sides: Russia has no plans to reduce natural gas production but also seeks to become world leader in hydrogen fuel

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The share of natural gas on the world energy market will grow in the coming decades, and Russia has no plans to dampen down its fossil fuel production. That’s according to Alexander Novak, the country’s energy minister. … Read More >Playing both sides: Russia has no plans to reduce natural gas production but also seeks to become world leader in hydrogen fuel

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Does Moscow want a Biden or Trump victory? For Russia, it really makes no difference who wins the US election. Here’s why

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After a century in which Moscow and Washington effectively dominated the world, the political establishment in both countries clings to the past. But the public has moved on, and these nations are now less important to each other. … Read More >Does Moscow want a Biden or Trump victory? For Russia, it really makes no difference who wins the US election. Here’s why