Ukraine has surrendered itself to control from West, no point in meeting Zelensky when decisions are made in Washington – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is unlikely to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, because the country’s policies are set not by lawmakers in Kiev, but overseas in America and the European Union. … Read More >Ukraine has surrendered itself to control from West, no point in meeting Zelensky when decisions are made in Washington – Putin

Even if Russia had sunk British warship, it wouldn’t have started WW3 because US & UK know they can’t win such a conflict – Putin

President Vladimir Putin has slammed the violation of Russian territorial waters by British warship HMS Defender as a “provocation,” He also claimed that London’s American allies had a hand in last week’s incident, near Crimea. … Read More >Even if Russia had sunk British warship, it wouldn’t have started WW3 because US & UK know they can’t win such a conflict – Putin

Despite deteriorating Covid-19 situation in Russia, Putin says he’s still opposed to policy of nationwide compulsory vaccination

President Vladimir Putin has revealed that he continues to oppose compulsory vaccination against Covid-19, despite the country’s ever-worsening case numbers. He did, however, encourage all citizens to get inoculated. … Read More >Despite deteriorating Covid-19 situation in Russia, Putin says he’s still opposed to policy of nationwide compulsory vaccination

WATCH: Russian rocket carrying food, water & fuel for astronauts on International Space Station launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome

A Russian space freighter taking fuel, water, food, and oxygen to the International Space Station was launched from a Soyuz carrier rocket early on Wednesday morning, blasting off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan. … Read More >WATCH: Russian rocket carrying food, water & fuel for astronauts on International Space Station launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome

Putin reveals he received Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, says he believes it’s safer than Astra Zeneca or Pfizer jabs

Despite initially refusing to say which of two domestic coronavirus vaccines he received in March, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that he was given two doses of the country’s pioneering Sputnik V formula. … Read More >Putin reveals he received Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, says he believes it’s safer than Astra Zeneca or Pfizer jabs

Kremlin reports rising demand for Covid-19 jabs as new rules imposed, but says goal to inject 60% of Russians by fall won’t be met

A previously announced national target to vaccinate 60% of Russians by the end of the summer will not be met, the Kremlin has revealed. The news comes despite more and more people signing up for the jab amid a new wave of cases. … Read More >Kremlin reports rising demand for Covid-19 jabs as new rules imposed, but says goal to inject 60% of Russians by fall won’t be met

Russia sends world’s largest underwater vessel to sea for first time, tests continue of nuclear armed mega-submarine ‘Belgorod’

A long-awaited Russian experimental atomic-powered submarine, capable of carrying up to six nuclear-armed Poseidon drones, has entered the White Sea in the remote far north for the first time for testing, according to local media. … Read More >Russia sends world’s largest underwater vessel to sea for first time, tests continue of nuclear armed mega-submarine ‘Belgorod’

EU-Russia deadlock

After the Putin-Biden summit, European leaders such as Germany’s Merkel and France’s Macron called for renewed dialogue with Russia. The Baltic States and Poland said, “Not so fast.” Thus, there’s no consensus within the EU as to how to move forward, and the ball remains firmly in Brussels’ court. … Read More >EU-Russia deadlock

WATCH LIVE: 18th edition of Putin’s televised ‘Direct Line’ – latest Q&A marathon takes place as Russia faces new Covid-19 crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his traditional live Questions & Answers session on Tuesday afternoon. The event comes as Russia is struggling to cope with a new wave of Covid-19 infection, driven by the Delta Variant. … Read More >WATCH LIVE: 18th edition of Putin’s televised ‘Direct Line’ – latest Q&A marathon takes place as Russia faces new Covid-19 crisis