Russia
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Czech Republic set to order all but 5 of Russia’s diplomats out of country in escalating tit-for-tat over spying & sabotage claims
The Czech Republic has warned that as many as 22 Russian envoys and 48 support staff could soon be sent…
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With Germany low on Covid-19 jabs, local politician reveals country negotiating with Russia for 30 million Sputnik V doses
The premier of Germany’s Saxony region has revealed that the country wants to buy 30 million doses of the Russian-made…
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2014 arms depot explosions in Vrbetice are ‘acts of state terrorism’ by Russian agents against Czech Republic, declares Senate
The Czech Senate has declared two explosions at ammunition depots, in 2014, as acts of state terrorism, following a statement…
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Russia to withdraw troops from deployment on border with Ukraine, Moscow confirms, as major snap exercises in Crimea conclude
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has announced that troops deployed in the west and south of the country in recent…
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Isolated clashes between police & protesters across Russia as pro-Navalny rallies attract smaller crowds than organizers hoped for
Thousands of Russians joined rallies in support of jailed activist Alexey Navalny on Wednesday. However, despite attracting over 466,000 pledges…
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Security forces make arrests as protesters take to streets of cities across Russia in support of jailed opposition figure Navalny
Protests have begun in Moscow, hours after cities in the east of Russia saw similar rallies. The crowds, smaller than…
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Life beyond Nord Stream 2? As demand for natural gas skyrockets in booming China, Russia says it’s ready to meet Beijing’s needs
China’s fast-growing economy has an insatiable need for natural gas, and Russia is ready to heavily ramp up its cross-border…
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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…
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America’s domestic political turmoil is making world unstable & fueling conflicts with its main adversaries – Iran, China & Russia
America’s internal political battles have smothered consensus and led to Washington being asleep at the wheel in foreign affairs for…
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Team behind Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine blasts ‘biased’ EU commissioner for ‘misleading public,’ as bloc weighs approval
The makers of Russia’s flagship Covid-19 vaccine have hit out at an EU official who they accuse of playing down…
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US Ambassador to Russia to return to America: Sullivan heads home after advice from Moscow to go to Washington for ‘consultations’
US ambassador to Russia John Sullivan is to head back to America this week after a Kremlin official recommended he…
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Proposal to ban ALL Russians from EU would hurt bloc’s economy, Moscow warns, after ex-Estonian president pitches radical policy
An iron curtain has descended across Europe. Or at least it will if Estonia’s former president is able to convince…
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‘Up to 200’ militants killed in Russian airstrike on terrorist camp in Syria – Russian military
Russian jets have struck a terrorist training camp northeast of Palmyra, destroying 24 vehicles and half a ton of explosive…
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British warships set sail for Black Sea showdown with Russia, days after American sailors ‘cancel’ plan to chart course for region
Two British gunboats will soon be cutting through the waters off the south coast of Russia, amid escalating tensions between…
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‘One of the best protection rates’: Sputnik V maker reports over 97% efficacy after 3.8 million vaccinations
The Russian Covid-19 vaccine has an even higher efficacy rate than previously reported in the Lancet journal, its developer has…
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Czech officials say warehouse explosion blamed on Russians happened by accident – but still believe Moscow’s spooks were involved
Authorities in Prague have said they believe a 2014 blast at an ammunition depot was accidental, but doubled down on…
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Jailed Russian activist Navalny moved to prison hospital after almost 3 weeks on ‘hunger strike,’ allies express fears for health
Russia’s prison service has announced that opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been moved from jail to a specialist hospital facility…
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#FreeLelush: Russian guy becomes pop idol and ‘HOSTAGE’ of Chinese talent show… despite never asking for such fame
An online flashmob is pleading with the producers and the audience to let a Russian man, who never wanted to…
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Russia tells 20 Czech diplomats to leave by Monday night in response to Prague’s expulsions
Twenty Czech diplomats have been declared personae non-gratae and must now leave Russia before the end of April 19, the…
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‘Did they shake Biden’s stairs too?’ Russians say LMAO after Salisbury poisoning suspects linked to explosion at Czech ammo depot
A wave of ridicule was unleashed on Russian social media after the Czech police identified two suspects, who appeared to…
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