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This American explored 70 Russian regions – and shares his life hacks

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Dustin Pfundheller, a 33-years-old dentist from Florida, is one of the most-travelled people in the world: at the age of 30, he’s already been to 236 countries (including all 193 UN states). He’s also managed to visit Russia 6 times between 2013-2019, covering 70 regions and over 100 cities. … Read More >This American explored 70 Russian regions – and shares his life hacks

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There is a desire to force us into constant defense: Lavrov weighs in on possible WADA ban for Russian athletes

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Russia’s foreign minister has spoken out about a possible ban for the country’s athletes from international competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), reminding that Moscow is nowadays blamed for nearly everything. … Read More >There is a desire to force us into constant defense: Lavrov weighs in on possible WADA ban for Russian athletes

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Bilateral relations with European states more important for Russia that ties with EU – Medvedev

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Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that bilateral contacts with European states are now more important for Russia than relations with the European Union. He made the statement at a meeting with his Finnish counterpart Antti Rinne in Moscow. … Read More >Bilateral relations with European states more important for Russia that ties with EU – Medvedev

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Butina to help Russians ‘in difficult situations’ abroad as part of new job at ombudsman’s office

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Less than a month after her return to Russia from the US, where she spent over a year behind bars, Maria Butina has joined the Russian ombudsman’s office and will focus on helping compatriots who run into trouble abroad. … Read More >Butina to help Russians ‘in difficult situations’ abroad as part of new job at ombudsman’s office

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Drones, robots, lasers, supersonic gliders & other high-tech arms: Putin wants Russian military to be up to any future challenge

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The Russian military will be going all out sci-fi, with Vladimir Putin saying the plan for boosting the Armed Forces until 2033 should focus on AI and weapons based on ‘new physical principles.’ … Read More >Drones, robots, lasers, supersonic gliders & other high-tech arms: Putin wants Russian military to be up to any future challenge

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Americans sit in Army HQ, so what?’ Serbia shrugs off ‘RUSSIAN SPY’ video scandal ahead of president’s Moscow visit

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The government in Belgrade said it would not change its policy towards Moscow after a video of a suspected “Russian spy” emerged online. Serbians were quick to point out their country has been riddled by NATO spies for years. … Read More >Americans sit in Army HQ, so what?’ Serbia shrugs off ‘RUSSIAN SPY’ video scandal ahead of president’s Moscow visit