Early voting in the presidential election has kicked off in several Russian regions. It is for the most part aimed at citizens who live in parts of the country that are difficult to reach. Also, sailors who will be at sea on the main days of the election can cast …
Read More »US announces new Russia sanctions, its longest blacklist to date
The US has sanctioned another 500 people and entities connected with Russia, including financial executives and prison officials. US President Joe Biden said that the restrictions will ensure that Russian President Vladimir Putin “pays an even steeper price for his aggression,” but the Kremlin has dismissed them as “fruitless.” The …
Read More »Russia comments on ‘nukes in space’ allegation
Russia has not deployed nuclear weapons in space and does not intend to do so, President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday. Multiple US media outlets claimed last week that Russia may have undisclosed anti-satellite capabilities, possibly nuclear in nature, deeming it a significant national security …
Read More »Ukraine used US-made chemical weapons – Russia
Washington and Kiev have violated articles of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as Ukrainian forces have used illegal munitions on the battlefield, Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov has claimed. The head of Russia’s Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces provided several examples of Kiev’s alleged use …
Read More »US response to Navalny’s death is ‘interference’ in Russia’s affairs – envoy
The US reaction to the death in prison of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny is an attempt to meddle in the country’s internal affairs, Anatoly Antonov, Moscow’s ambassador to Washington, has said. He also rebuked the US for not trying to get to the bottom of the issue before making …
Read More »Russia’s Hollywood: The legendary film studio Mosfilm celebrates its 100th anniversary
Mosfilm is not only Russia’s main and largest film studio; it’s the historical birthplace of Soviet and Russian cinema. This year, the film studio is celebrating its centenary. To this day, Mosfilm’s brilliant comedies make people laugh, the touching love stories make us cry, and philosophical arthouse films give food …
Read More »‘I just wanted to die’: How US-style school shootings took hold in Russia and what Moscow is doing about it
Almost 25 years ago, on April 20, 1999, American students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold attacked Columbine High School. They killed 15 people and injured 24 more. Their crimes have become a symbol of the type of violence that can be unleashed by disturbed teenagers who are discontent with life. …
Read More »Russia to expand Ukraine’s ‘demilitarized zone’ – Putin
Russia needs to create a large “demilitarized zone” in Ukraine, one that is big enough to ensure no longe-range weapons can strike Russian cities, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russian border regions have been subjected to frequent drone and missile attacks, as well as shelling by the Ukrainian military, …
Read More »Russia to continue POW exchanges with Ukraine – Putin
Moscow will continue to exchange POWs with Ukraine despite last week’s incident which saw Kiev’s forces shoot down a Russian aircraft carrying Ukrainian soldiers for a prisoner swap, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. All 65 Ukrainian servicemen on board the Russian Il-76 military transport plane were killed in the …
Read More »Ukraine’s richest man to lose assets in Russia
A Russian conglomerate will be allowed to buy out the coal-mining companies previously owned by Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov, the Kremlin confirmed on Thursday. President Vladimir Putin approved the sale in line with the standing anti-sanctions measures. The joint stock company ‘Best Solution’ will acquire 100% of the shares of …
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