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Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its borders
Russian troops remain positioned near eastern Ukraine and in Crimea despite pullback order, says state security chief. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/11/ukraine-says-russia-still-has-100000-troops-near-its-borders Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Nine confirmed dead in bloody attack at high school in Russian city of Kazan, 19-year-old lone shooter captured alive by police
At least nine people have died, with 16 injured, during a shooting at a school in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, on…
Russian spy unit suspected of directed-energy attacks on U.S. personnel
U.S. officials suspect that a notorious Russian spy agency may be behind alleged attacks that are causing mysterious health issues among U.S. government personnel across…
Siberia Is on Fire—and It’s Only May
It looks like wildfires in Siberia are starting up again—and some fires that never went out after last summer are starting to poke their heads…
Garry Kasparov: ‘Why become a martyr? I can do much more outside Russia’
The chess grandmaster on speaking out against Vladimir Putin and why he cannot choose the best player ever “I haven’t stopped my fight against the…
Is Russia’s Covid vaccine anything more than a political weapon?
Observers say the Sputnik V jab is aimed more at sowing political division than fighting coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage…
Brazil regulator denies permission to import Russia COVID vaccine
‘Inherent risks’ and ‘serious’ defects highlighted over a lack of information guaranteeing Sputnik V’s safety. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/27/brazil-regulator-denies-permission-to-import-russia-covid-vaccine Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Navalny ends hunger strike after being seen by civilian doctors
Jailed Russian opposition figure announces gradual end to hunger strike protest as he thanks supporters. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/23/navalny-ends-hunger-strike-after-being-seen-by-civilian-doctors Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Will Russia attack Ukraine?
Moscow is massing its troops along the border with its neighbour amid heightened tension. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2021/4/19/will-russia-attack-ukraine Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Biden’s blinking red lights: Taiwan, Ukraine and Iran
Russia is menacing Ukraine’s borders, China is sending increasingly ominous signals over Taiwan and Iran is accelerating its uranium enrichment to unprecedented levels. The big…
U.S. has new intel that Manafort friend Kilimnik gave Trump campaign data to Russia
Paul Manafort was chair of the Trump campaign for part of 2016. Kilimnik had worked for him in Ukraine. U.S. officials say Kilimnik is a…
Russia expels 10 US diplomats as part of retaliation for sanctions
Moscow will also restrict activities of US NGOs Move was expected after Biden administration action this week Russia has responded in kind to a barrage…
Ukraine may seek nuclear weapons if left out of NATO: Diplomat
Kyiv’s ambassador to Germany calls on the transatlantic security alliance to grant Ukraine long-sought membership. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/16/ukraine-may-seek-nuclear-weapons-if-left-out-of-nato-diplomat Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Russia to close parts of Black Sea near Crimea for six months
Ukraine and the EU condemn Russia’s decision to restrict the navigation of foreign military and official ships. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/16/russia-to-close-parts-of-black-sea-near-crimea-for-six-months Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
US government strikes back at Kremlin for SolarWinds hack campaign
Enlarge (credit: Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images) US officials on Thursday formally blamed Russia for backing one of the worst espionage hacks in recent US history…
U.S. drops plans to send destroyers into the Black Sea due to concerns over Russia
The Pentagon has scrapped a potential Black Sea transit by two Navy destroyers this week due to concerns about escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine,…
Ukraine still outgunned as Russia prepares for larger conflict
Analysis: Ukraine’s military is in better shape than at outbreak of war in 2014, but still no match for Russia’s larger force Russia’s unexplained buildup…
Ukraine rules out offensive against Russia-backed separatists
Meanwhile, Russia says it fears resumption of full-scale war in east Ukraine and could take steps to protect civilians. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/9/ukraine-rules-out-offensive-against-russia-backed-separatists Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Putin signs law that would let him stay in power until 2036
Vladimir Putin has signed a law that would let him seek additional presidential terms in 2024 and 2030, Reuters reports. Why it matters: Putin was…
Lioness spotted sitting on Moscow suburb roof, but owner lashes out at neighbor who put clip online, saying it’s perfectly normal
A row has broken out between neighbors in the Russian village of Kozno, after a video went viral on social media showing a large lioness…
Ditch the dollar & scrap Western payment systems with us to avoid US sanctions’ sting, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov tells China
Beijing and Moscow could together reduce their vulnerability to Western sanctions by divesting from the dollar and building their own financial systems to rival international…
Russia turns away from NASA, says it will work with China on a Moon base
Enlarge (credit: Simon Stacpoole | Offside | Getty Images) The heads of the Chinese and Russian space agencies signed an agreement on Tuesday to work…
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