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In race for coronavirus vaccine, Russia turns to disinformation
Kremlin-backed media outlets have criticized Western drugs while promoting Russia’s rival treatment. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/covid-vaccine-disinformation-russia/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
Russia discovers ‘road of bones’ on frozen highway in Siberia
Human skull and other remains buried in sand near Irkutsk may date from 1917-22 civil war A “road of bones” has been discovered in Siberia,…
Microsoft says hackers backed by Russia and North Korea targeted COVID-19 vaccine makers
Microsoft has revealed that hackers backed by Russia and North Korea have targeted pharmaceutical companies involved in the COVID-19 vaccine development efforts. The technology giant…
Snowden and his wife seek to be Russian-US dual nationals
Former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden says he and his wife plan to apply for Russian citizenship without renouncing their U.S. nationality Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/snowden-wife-seek-russian-us-dual-nationals-73967151 Droolin’…
Russia adds $4.5 BILLION to foreign exchange reserves in 1 week
Russian gold & foreign currency reserves have increased to $589.8 billion, according to the latest data released by the central bank. The international funds grew…
How the US, Turkey, and Israel are fueling a forgotten war between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Since Sept. 27, fighting in the disputed south Caucasus Mountain region of Nagorno-Karabakh has killed over 1,000 people, both civilians and combatants, while uprooting the…
Russia’s Laptev Sea Should Have Started to Freeze by Now
Normally, the ‘birthplace of ice’ freezes by late October. For the first time in recorded history, it hasn’t. That could have knock-on effects across the…
US: Russian hackers targeting state, local networks
Russian hackers have targeted the networks of dozens of state and local governments in the United States in recent days, and have stolen data from…
Schumer says briefing suggested Iran activity wasn’t meant to hurt Trump
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that classified briefing he received suggested Iranian activity to influence next month’s election was not aimed at…
Russia gives Snowden permanent residency
U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden (37), who has been in exile in Russia since 2013, has been granted permanent residency in Russia. He’s now on the…
Russia, US appear ready for deal to extend nuclear pact
Russia says it’s ready to accept a U.S. proposal to freeze the number of nuclear warheads and extend the two nations’ last arms control pact…
Unholy alliance: How Moscow turned to priests and bikers to topple Montenegro’s rulers after failing with guns
<p>Recent elections in Montenegro saw the end of an autocrat but also the rise of Russian influence in the country, reports Borzou Daragahi</p> Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/moscow-montenegro-russia-putin-church-bikers-coup-b1077241.html…
Putin proposes yearlong extension of nuclear pact with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a strong call to save his country’s last existing nuclear arms control pact with the United States, proposing to…
Is NASA Finally Done Paying Russia for Trips to Space?
NASA just handed over $90 million to the Russian space agency for launching astronaut Kate Rubins to the International Space Station. Assuming its commercial partners…
Russia hosts talks proposing Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
Two sides urged to suspend fighting to allow for exchange of prisoners and recovery of bodies Russia has moved to stop the worst escalation of…
Russia’s sphere of influence is spinning out of control
Russia’s sphere of influence appears to be spinning out of control, with war in the Caucasus, revolution in Kyrgyzstan and an uprising in Belarus. The…
Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the successful test launch of a new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile as a “big event” for the country Source:…
‘It’s like a graveyard’: VIDEOS show mass death of sea animals at Kamchatka tourist hotspot, surfers complain about toxic burns
Hordes of sea animals were washed up at a popular tourist beach in Kamchatka after surfers complained about suffering from eye burns. A probe was…
‘Sputnik V arrived!’ Maduro thanks Russia as Venezuela receives first batch of Russian Covid-19 vaccine
Russia has delivered the first batch of its Covid-19 vaccine to Venezuela, making it the first Latin American nation to participate in Sputnik V’s clinical…
Russia’s Fancy Bear hackers likely penetrated a federal agency
Enlarge / SONY DSC (credit: Boris SV | Getty Images) A warning that unidentified hackers broke into an agency of the US federal government and…
Russia responsible for over half of all state-sponsored hacking, Microsoft says
<p>Attacks focused on political groups, rather than national infrastructure, in an attempt to affect other governments’ policy</p> Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/russia-hacking-state-pandemic-microsoft-north-korea-b746780.html Proactive Computing found this story and…
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