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As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

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Scientists at Britain’s University of Sussex have discovered that an ancient part of Siberia’s permafrost is far more resilient to heat than once thought, having survived temperatures as much as 4–5°C (39–41°F) warmer than today. … Read More >As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

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Germany’s Merkel & France’s Macron to propose revival of collective EU-Russia relations & broad meeting with Putin – media report

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, backed by French President Emmanuel Macron, reportedly wants the EU to invite Russia’s Vladimir Putin to a summit and consider “selective engagement” with Moscow on issues of common interest. … Read More >Germany’s Merkel & France’s Macron to propose revival of collective EU-Russia relations & broad meeting with Putin – media report

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With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA

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Russia can refuse to host the last two remaining EURO 2020 soccer games due to take place in Saint Petersburg if the country’s authorities believe the situation with Covid-19 is getting out of control, amid a rising caseload. … Read More >With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA

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With infectious Delta strain on rise, Moscow to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test to visit bars & restaurants

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Moscow’s bars and restaurants buzzed as much of the rest of Europe languished under lockdowns. Now though, new restrictions are being imposed in the city for those who have yet to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or have had the virus. … Read More >With infectious Delta strain on rise, Moscow to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test to visit bars & restaurants

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Not Again.

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The moment I was about to settle into the anticipation mode for the upcoming heat wave, bang, we have some pip squeak pretending that it can play a superpower. Everyone knows already that HMS Defender pretended that she is “stealth” and can defend something and violated territorial waters of Russia near Crimea. … Read More >Not Again.

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Russia bans America’s liberal Bard College, labelling it as ‘undesirable organization’ threatening country’s ‘order and security’

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Authorities in Moscow have labelled an American liberal arts university working in the country as ‘undesirable’ and banned it following claims it’s working to undermine the government and threatening the security of the state. … Read More >Russia bans America’s liberal Bard College, labelling it as ‘undesirable organization’ threatening country’s ‘order and security’

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Russia to summon British ambassador over incident where destroyer entered Russian territory in Black Sea, Foreign Ministry reports

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The British ambassador to Russia will be summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow to discuss Wednesday’s incident during which a UK warship, according to Moscow, violated the Russian state border and was met with warning shots. … Read More >Russia to summon British ambassador over incident where destroyer entered Russian territory in Black Sea, Foreign Ministry reports

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BBC journalist on British ship HMS Defender says vessel made ‘deliberate’ move in passing through Russian waters ‘to make a point’

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A BBC journalist on board the British ship HMS Defender has revealed that the destroyer made a “deliberate” move in passing through Russian territorial waters “to make a point,” despite receiving warnings from the coast guard. … Read More >BBC journalist on British ship HMS Defender says vessel made ‘deliberate’ move in passing through Russian waters ‘to make a point’

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British destroyer violates Russia’s border in Black Sea, Russian ship & fighter jet respond with warning shots – Defense Ministry

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A Russian patrol ship and fighter jet have fired warning shots after the British destroyer HMS Defender violated the country’s border in the Black Sea. The UK embassy’s defense attaché has been summoned by officials in Moscow. … Read More >British destroyer violates Russia’s border in Black Sea, Russian ship & fighter jet respond with warning shots – Defense Ministry

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By offering millions in support & taking it away on a whim, Washington acting ‘immorally’ with Kiev, says Russian Foreign Ministry

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Following the decision to freeze $100-million-worth of military aid due to be sent to Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the US of acting immorally in its policy towards Kiev, and playing games for its own benefit. … Read More >By offering millions in support & taking it away on a whim, Washington acting ‘immorally’ with Kiev, says Russian Foreign Ministry