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As Taliban reaches Tajikistan border, Russia says it’s ready & prepared to defend its close ally against Islamist terrorist group

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The Russian Foreign Ministry has revealed that Moscow is ready to interfere in the situation on the Tajik-Afghan border, noting that it will defend its allies against any possible incursion over the frontier by the Taliban. … Read More >As Taliban reaches Tajikistan border, Russia says it’s ready & prepared to defend its close ally against Islamist terrorist group

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Taliban militants won’t be allowed to run riot in Tajikistan after Americans pull out of Afghanistan, top Russian General tells RT

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Tajikistan and its allies will repel any possible Taliban incursion from neighboring Afghanistan, with Russian troops ready to help if needed, a top military official from the Eurasian regional defense bloc, CSTO, has told RT. … Read More >Taliban militants won’t be allowed to run riot in Tajikistan after Americans pull out of Afghanistan, top Russian General tells RT

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Support for Navalny’s activities dwindles in Russia as poll shows many citizens back designation of his organizations as extremist

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Russians view imprisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny and his activities in an increasingly negative light, it was revealed on Friday, with many approving of the court’s decision to designate his organizations as extremist. … Read More >Support for Navalny’s activities dwindles in Russia as poll shows many citizens back designation of his organizations as extremist

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US orders amphibious assault ship into Black Sea after Moscow warns tensions escalating dangerously in waters off coast of Russia

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American sailors at the helm of a naval landing vessel have charted course for the Black Sea to take part in wargames alongside other NATO forces, the US Sixth Fleet has announced on Thursday, amid fears of conflict in the region. … Read More >US orders amphibious assault ship into Black Sea after Moscow warns tensions escalating dangerously in waters off coast of Russia

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US Threatens to Act If Russia Fails to Deal With Ransomware Hackers on Its Territory

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The message follows a bilateral summit between the presidents of the US and Russia, during which they agreed to start a dialogue on security in the cybersphere. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that since the meeting, there has been no meaningful response from Washington to Russian proposals on the matter. … Read More >US Threatens to Act If Russia Fails to Deal With Ransomware Hackers on Its Territory

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Russian bomber jets practice taking out targets with cruise missiles in Arctic, just weeks after warning US to steer clear (VIDEO)

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The Ministry of Defense in Moscow confirmed on Thursday that two of its bomber jets had conducted a series of staged drills in the Arctic region of the country, practicing firing off rockets and unleashing volleys from their guns. … Read More >Russian bomber jets practice taking out targets with cruise missiles in Arctic, just weeks after warning US to steer clear (VIDEO)

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EU asks Russia for talks on Covid-19 jab certificates for travel, as France urges bloc to turn away tourists who’ve had Sputnik V

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The European Union has offered to open up talks with Moscow over how to ensure travelers who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus can travel across borders without stringent requirements for self-isolation and testing. … Read More >EU asks Russia for talks on Covid-19 jab certificates for travel, as France urges bloc to turn away tourists who’ve had Sputnik V

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Western powers want to weaken Russia & could try to ‘undermine’ upcoming parliamentary elections, says Foreign Minister Lavrov

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Russia’s most senior diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, has said that Moscow sees attempts to interfere in its domestic policy from abroad almost every day, warning that things could get worse as the country heads to the polls this year. … Read More >Western powers want to weaken Russia & could try to ‘undermine’ upcoming parliamentary elections, says Foreign Minister Lavrov

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No Navalny supporters, please! Founder of Russia’s main liberal party tells opposition figure’s backers NOT to vote for his group

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Grigory Yavlinsky, the founder of Russia’s largest liberal political party, has declared that he does not want votes from supporters of imprisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny, labeling his views as “fundamentally different.” … Read More >No Navalny supporters, please! Founder of Russia’s main liberal party tells opposition figure’s backers NOT to vote for his group