Russia to revise gun laws after Kazan school shooting: Putin orders audits & politician calls for reintroduction of death penalty

Following Tuesday’s school shooting in Kazan, which left seven pupils and two teachers dead, Russian politicians and officials have sprung into action to suggest a range of measures to stop a similar tragedy from happening again. … Read More >Russia to revise gun laws after Kazan school shooting: Putin orders audits & politician calls for reintroduction of death penalty

Russia ready to back waiving intellectual property rights for Covid vaccines, as Putin says now ‘not the time to maximize profits’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow would support relinquishing patent rights for Covid-19 vaccines, given the importance of fighting the pandemic. … Read More >Russia ready to back waiving intellectual property rights for Covid vaccines, as Putin says now ‘not the time to maximize profits’

Ukrainian president pitches summit with Putin at Vatican as Kremlin says it’s ‘wonderful’ to hear Kiev talk about peace, not war

Amid reports of worsening fighting in the Donbass in recent weeks, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a meeting to discuss the situation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to take place in the Vatican. … Read More >Ukrainian president pitches summit with Putin at Vatican as Kremlin says it’s ‘wonderful’ to hear Kiev talk about peace, not war

Washington & Moscow in discussions over potential Putin-Biden summit this summer after US President’s proposal, Kremlin confirms

The White House and Kremlin are actively discussing a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden, with summer looking like the most likely time for a face-to-face meeting. … Read More >Washington & Moscow in discussions over potential Putin-Biden summit this summer after US President’s proposal, Kremlin confirms

Putin announces new emission quotas & corporate responsibility for environmental damage as Russia begins to get tough on polluters

Russia must adapt its industries to climate change and establish strict controls in the fight against harmful emissions. That’s according to President Vladimir Putin, who said that companies must be punished for causing damage. … Read More >Putin announces new emission quotas & corporate responsibility for environmental damage as Russia begins to get tough on polluters

Putin promises ‘asymmetrical’ response to any threats made against Russia, promises those provoking Moscow will come to regret it

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a stern warning to anyone threatening the national security of Russia, telling officials that those responsible will “regret their actions like they have never regretted anything before.” … Read More >Putin promises ‘asymmetrical’ response to any threats made against Russia, promises those provoking Moscow will come to regret it

Putin says Russia developing high-tech nuclear & laser weapons, warning ‘provocateurs’ will regret crossing country’s red lines

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the vast majority of the country’s Soviet-era atomic stockpile will soon be replaced by modern weapons, warning that Moscow is intent on defending itself against foreign aggression. … Read More >Putin says Russia developing high-tech nuclear & laser weapons, warning ‘provocateurs’ will regret crossing country’s red lines