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Turkish-Russian ties in defense & trade at highest level, Erdogan says as he meets Putin

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020By Editor

Ties between Turkey and Russia have reached the highest level in defense and trade areas, and it is necessary to go further in this direction, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Moscow on Thursday. … Read More >Turkish-Russian ties in defense & trade at highest level, Erdogan says as he meets Putin

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Acute crisis in Syria’s Idlib demanded our direct talks, Putin says as he meets Erdogan in Moscow

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020By Editor

Dozens of Turkish troops died in a Syrian airstrike as no one knew they were there, Putin told Erdogan, stressing the crisis in the Syrian province is so dire that a personal conversation between the two leaders is needed. … Read More >Acute crisis in Syria’s Idlib demanded our direct talks, Putin says as he meets Erdogan in Moscow

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Protect Putin from Covid-19: Kremlin’s new mission as epidemic spreads worldwide

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020By Editor

He’s known for his tough-guy image and ‘action man’ stunts, like facing down a tiger and flying a motorized hang glider, but even Russia’s President Vladimir Putin isn’t immune to coronavirus fears. … Read More >Protect Putin from Covid-19: Kremlin’s new mission as epidemic spreads worldwide

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Putin-Erdogan summit: Prelude to Russo-Turkish clash or last best hope for Syrian peace?

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020By Editor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Russia to discuss the situation in Syria with President Vladimir Putin. Damascus and Ankara are on the brink of open conflict over the fate of militant-controlled Idlib province. … Read More >Putin-Erdogan summit: Prelude to Russo-Turkish clash or last best hope for Syrian peace?

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How does the Idlib crisis stand hours ahead of Putin-Erdogan meeting in Moscow?

Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020By Editor

This is what the situation in the Idlib de-escalation zone looks like right before the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, scheduled for March 5. … Read More >How does the Idlib crisis stand hours ahead of Putin-Erdogan meeting in Moscow?

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Putin: Foreign misinformation BOTS spreading fears about coronavirus on Russian social media

Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020By Editor

False stories about the extent of coronavirus in Russia are being spread from abroad as part of a disinformation campaign. That’s according to Vladimir Putin who says his intelligence services have proof. … Read More >Putin: Foreign misinformation BOTS spreading fears about coronavirus on Russian social media

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‘May God bless them’: Putin says Russian protest leaders free to hold marches as long as they obey laws

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020By Editor

There’s only one thing able to unite Russia’s notoriously divided ‘non-systemic’ opposition: hostility to Vladimir Putin and his Kremlin. Thus, they may take his faint praise for their activities with a pinch of salt. … Read More >‘May God bless them’: Putin says Russian protest leaders free to hold marches as long as they obey laws

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IOC confirms Rodchenkov didn’t personally sign documents used as evidence in doping case against Russians, lawyer says

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020By Editor

The lawyer for a trio of Russian biathletes says that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed documents used in a doping case against his clients were not personally signed by disgraced doctor Grigory Rodchenkov. … Read More >IOC confirms Rodchenkov didn’t personally sign documents used as evidence in doping case against Russians, lawyer says

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Putin’s constitutional changes: Proposals include ban on same-sex marriage & special place for God

Posted on March 3, 2020By Editor

Vladimir Putin stunned Russians in January when he began the countdown to his departure from the Kremlin by proposing changes to Russia’s 1993 constitution. Adding to the drama, Prime Minister Medvedev resigned on the same day … Read More >Putin’s constitutional changes: Proposals include ban on same-sex marriage & special place for God

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‘Register and keep working’: Russia’s ‘foreign agents’ law protects from outside meddling, doesn’t infringe on anyone, Putin says

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020By Editor

Russia’s ‘foreign agents’ law – subjected to constant bashing in Western media – is much milder than its US counterpart, as it only applies to those meddling in local politics while on outside pay, Vladimir Putin explained. … Read More >‘Register and keep working’: Russia’s ‘foreign agents’ law protects from outside meddling, doesn’t infringe on anyone, Putin says