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New air defense system to protect Russian infantry from drones

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020By Editor

The Russian military’s new missiles will protect infantry against the main weapon of Middle East militants — bomb-carrying drones. … Read More >New air defense system to protect Russian infantry from drones

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Russia declassifies previously unseen papers and PHOTOS of pivotal 1945 recapture of ‘fortress city’ Budapest from Nazis

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020By Editor

The Soviet offensive in Hungary and siege of its capital Budapest was a key milestone in defeating the Nazis. For its 75th anniversary, Russia has declassified archived documents and photos, giving new insights into the bloodbath. … Read More >Russia declassifies previously unseen papers and PHOTOS of pivotal 1945 recapture of ‘fortress city’ Budapest from Nazis

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Out to the sea: Russia’s cutting-edge stealthy next-gen frigate SPECTACULARLY tested in cold waters (VIDEO)

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

Russia’s military has released footage of the frigate Admiral Kasatonov during trials in the Barents Sea. The stealthy ship, packed with new radar and hydro acoustic systems, is expected to join the Northern Fleet soon. … Read More >Out to the sea: Russia’s cutting-edge stealthy next-gen frigate SPECTACULARLY tested in cold waters (VIDEO)

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Surkov & Bogdan out: Russia & Ukraine announce new negotiators as relations slowly thaw

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

For two decades he has been a big beast on the Moscow political stage, but the Kremlin has finally confirmed that Vladislav Surkov is no longer Russia’s point man in Ukraine. … Read More >Surkov & Bogdan out: Russia & Ukraine announce new negotiators as relations slowly thaw

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Sick joke: Blogger arrested after brutal coronavirus prank on Moscow subway (VIDEO)

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

A prankster is facing up to five years in prison for causing panic on the Moscow underground. That’s the high price he may yet paying for an ill-conceived attempt to turn Chinese coronavirus hysteria into online likes. … Read More >Sick joke: Blogger arrested after brutal coronavirus prank on Moscow subway (VIDEO)

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6 Russian habits that’ll make you look like a WEIRDO in America

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

When you live in any culture long enough, you pick up habits. In Russia, some of these habits can turn you into an awkward, and sometimes rude, guest in other countries. An American living in St. Petersburg shares his observations. … Read More >6 Russian habits that’ll make you look like a WEIRDO in America

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More than 70% of Russians support Putin’s constitutional changes — pollster ‘Levada’

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Vladimir Putin caught everyone by surprise last month when he announced planned constitutional amendments to introduce more ‘checks and balances’ into the Russian political system. … Read More >More than 70% of Russians support Putin’s constitutional changes — pollster ‘Levada’

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Russia starts training crew for India’s 1st manned space mission

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Four Indian astronauts that will take part in their country’s first manned space mission have begun tuition at Russia’s famed Cosmonaut Training Center (CTC) after coming through a rigorous selection process at home. … Read More >Russia starts training crew for India’s 1st manned space mission

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Infection-free taxi: Hazmat-suit-wearing cab driver helps passengers to laugh off coronavirus hysteria (VIDEO)

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020By Editor

Passengers in the Siberian city of Omsk were shocked to see their taxi driver wearing a gas mask and a hazmat suit. But it turned out to be a prank to lighten the mood amid scary reports of the coronavirus reaching Russia. … Read More >Infection-free taxi: Hazmat-suit-wearing cab driver helps passengers to laugh off coronavirus hysteria (VIDEO)

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Russia is ready to extend New START arms control treaty & negotiate on new weapons, yet US ignores the offers – Lavrov

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

Moscow is ready to prolong the crucial New Start arms control treaty without any preconditions – and even negotiate on its new, state-of-art weaponry – yet the US is dodging the talks, Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov has said. … Read More >Russia is ready to extend New START arms control treaty & negotiate on new weapons, yet US ignores the offers – Lavrov

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