In search of new citizens: As natural population declines, Putin signs law simplifying the process to become Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a long-awaited law, streamlining the process for a foreigner to obtain Russian citizenship, as the country seeks to attract up to 10 million migrants by 2025. … Read More >In search of new citizens: As natural population declines, Putin signs law simplifying the process to become Russian

‘It is not clear’: Putin says Russian tourists are no closer to going abroad as world governments can’t figure out what to do

Russian President Vladimir Putin has no idea when countries will open their borders to Russian tourists, because the world’s governments can’t work out what they want to do – and other Europeans don’t even agree with each other. … Read More >‘It is not clear’: Putin says Russian tourists are no closer to going abroad as world governments can’t figure out what to do

Russia, Syria & Iran say ‘no military solution’ to Syria crisis as leaders blast illegal oil capture, US’ sanctions ‘bypassing’ UN

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the US for “bypassing the UN” to impose “illegal” sanctions on Syria. He said humanitarian efforts in the war-torn country are increasingly important during the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >Russia, Syria & Iran say ‘no military solution’ to Syria crisis as leaders blast illegal oil capture, US’ sanctions ‘bypassing’ UN

Veteran Russian liberals Pozner & Pamfilova reject claims that constitutional changes are solely about a Putin 2036 power grab

The Western media has made Wednesday’s vote on Russia’s Constitution about one issue: Giving President Vladimir Putin the option to ‘rule’ until 2036. However, those who understand Russia better take a more nuanced view. … Read More >Veteran Russian liberals Pozner & Pamfilova reject claims that constitutional changes are solely about a Putin 2036 power grab

Western conspiracy theories suggesting Covid-19 is man-made & was unleashed deliberately are not backed by evidence – Putin

Allegations that the coronavirus pandemic was started by design, rather than accident, are not backed by evidence and are ultimately irrelevant, Vladimir Putin has said. He also revealed how often he is tested for Covid-19. … Read More >Western conspiracy theories suggesting Covid-19 is man-made & was unleashed deliberately are not backed by evidence – Putin

At Victory Day parade, Putin calls for new global security system and thanks Western Allies for help in defeating Hitler

As Moscow marked the 75th anniversary of Soviet Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany, Vladimir Putin reiterated that the country is willing to cooperate in building a common global defense architecture. … Read More >At Victory Day parade, Putin calls for new global security system and thanks Western Allies for help in defeating Hitler

Russia to abandon flat tax after almost two decades, will start moving back to progressive system – Putin

Russia is planning to introduce a progressive tax regime, adding a 15% tax bracket for those earning over five million rubles ($72,000) a year, President Vladimir Putin said. The money will be used to treat severely ill children. … Read More >Russia to abandon flat tax after almost two decades, will start moving back to progressive system – Putin

‘Stop talking about a successor’: Senator believes new constitution will protect Putin from lame-duck status & stabilize system

Proposed amendments to Russia’s constitution will fix the problem of the country’s personality-driven politics by distributing the president’s powers between different authorities, according to prominent senator Andrey Klishas. … Read More >‘Stop talking about a successor’: Senator believes new constitution will protect Putin from lame-duck status & stabilize system