Russian senator calls for ALL unilateral SANCTIONS to be lifted to prevent coronavirus causing global economic crisis

The spread of Covid-19 may send the global economy into a lengthy recession, but lifting sanctions that aren’t backed by the United Nations may help avoid a total catastrophe. That’s according to a senior Russian senator. … Read More >Russian senator calls for ALL unilateral SANCTIONS to be lifted to prevent coronavirus causing global economic crisis

Coronavirus just got real in Moscow: outdoor events banned, schools closed, indoor crowds restricted

After videos went viral at the weekend showing Russian soccer fans chanting about the coronavirus in packed stadiums, some expressed concern that the country was in denial over Covid-19. If so, that ended on Monday. … Read More >Coronavirus just got real in Moscow: outdoor events banned, schools closed, indoor crowds restricted

Constitutional Court approves amendments resetting presidential terms limits, poll says majority would vote for Putin in 2024

Just a week ago, the general consensus among Russian political experts was that Vladimir Putin would likely leave the Kremlin in four years. But a week is a long time in politics, as the old cliche goes. … Read More >Constitutional Court approves amendments resetting presidential terms limits, poll says majority would vote for Putin in 2024