“I regret the announcement by the United States to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty. The Treaty on Open Skies is a key element of our arms-control architecture and serves as a vital confidence and security-building measure” says the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell on the announcement by the US on their…
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СOVID19: Russian Prime minister test positive
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will serve as acting Prime minister until Mikhail Mishustin recovered from the novel coronavirus illness. At present Mishustin is suffering from high fever, and other symptoms of COVID-19, he does not feel well, Russian newspaper Kommersant reports. #Russia’s🇷🇺Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin hospitalized after being diagnosed with #COVID19. Just…
COVID19: EU succumbs to China pressure
A report by the European External Action Service (EEAS) looking at the spread of disinformation about the COVID-19 outbreak was, according to unnamed European official, pulled from publication because of concerns about Chinese reaction. “A report by the European External Action Service (EEAS) looking at the spread of disinformation was, according to one European official,…
Russia: pertinent threats to free press
“The European Union calls on the Russian authorities to condemn and investigate threats made by the Chechen government authorities against journalist Elena Milashina (pictured), and to ensure her safety. Russia: EU calls on authorities to condemn & investigate threats by Chechen authorities against journalist Elena Milashina. EU condemns all threats,verbal attacks &violence against #media who…
Hermitage cats enjoy fame
Russian media monitoring company, Medialogia has prepared a list of the most popular cats on Russian social networks in the period of the COVID-19 confinement, with Hermitage cats making the top of the list, TASS news agency reports. Hermitage cats among most popular felines on Russian social networks:https://t.co/uzXJGefuD1 pic.twitter.com/rypLASly4O — TASS (@tassagency_en) April 14, 2020…
#COVID19: Russian military medics support Italy
The Russian Aerospace Forces are ready to fly teams of virologists and medical equipment to coronavirus – plagued Italy starting Sunday March 22, the Defense Ministry said. Russia ready to deliver doctors, medical equipment to coronavirus-hit Italyhttps://t.co/TIO3o4nVkN pic.twitter.com/TKOMLO3jcQ — TASS (@tassagency_en) March 21, 2020 Following President Putin’s instruction, Defense Minister Shoigu (pictured) gave orders to…
Son of Russian oligarch eats gold
Amid COVID19 pandemic son of Russian oligarch from city Samara – Alexey Shapovalov flaunts his experience of tasing gold 958 KDM, while residing in one of luxury hotels in Emirates. Сын самарского олигарха Алексея Шаповалова, опубликовал ролик, в котором ест золото 958 пробы.Еду из драгметалла приготовили для него в одном из отелей на берегу Персидского…
Putin arrives to Crimea
President Vladimir Putin arrived to Crimea for a working visit, which will last two days, Russian media reports. ОНЛАЙНhttps://t.co/a55PpOQX1D — RT на русском (@RT_russian) March 18, 2020 Russian President has a meeting with representatives of the public of the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. Hoy celebramos el sexto aniversario de la reunificacion de Crimea con…
Russian drills in Black sea
An active phase of tactical drills of the Black Sea Fleet aviation with fighters, bombers and helicopters has begun on March 18 in Crimea. In the course of the drills, pilots trained to withdraw forces during a potential attack, conducted a search for submarines, launched unguided missiles and dropped bombs, the fleet’s press service informed….
EU condemns Russia EED limitations
“The decision by the Russian authorities to include the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) on their list of “undesirable organisations” is unacceptable” reads the statement of the European External Action Service spokesperson. Russia: Putting @EEDemocracy on “undesirable organisations” list is unacceptable. EU urges to reconsider this & take it off the list. Legislation on “undesirable…
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