Russia
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The Czech Republic has expelled 18 Russian diplomats
Apr 18, 2021The Czech Republic has expelled 17 Russian diplomats. Russian officials have been expelled in 2014 over allegations that Russian intelligence was involved in an explosion at an ammunition depot in the Czech Republic. The expulsion of... -
Russia announces retaliatory measures against the United States
Apr 17, 2021Russia is set to expel 10 US diplomats in retaliation for US sanctions. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the announcement in a statement on Friday. He said US Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan had been... -
The US has imposed sanctions on Russia
Apr 16, 2021The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks, election interference, and threats to Ukraine. President Joe Biden made the announcement on Thursday. The sanctions were imposed on 16 Russian companies and 17 top officials.... -
Russia is increasing military assistance to India
Apr 8, 2021Russia is increasing military assistance to India. Moscow’s weapons will be produced in India. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the remarks at a joint news conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. He also announced increased... -
Russia registers ‘world’s first’ COVID vaccine for animals
Apr 1, 2021Russia announced Wednesday it had registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals, describing the step as important to disrupting mutations. It said mass production of the vaccine could begin in April.... -
Putin invites Biden to virtual talks
Mar 19, 2021Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on US President Joe Biden to hold virtual talks after the American leader described him as a “killer”. Speaking on the sidelines of an event marking seven years since... -
Russia’s growing poverty is fueling political discontent
Feb 15, 2021Crowds have been growing at the Martha and Mary Convent in central Moscow since the start of the coronavirus epidemic. The white-walled women’s monastery houses one of Russia’s best-known charities that gives out free food parcels,... -
Russia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.2 percent in January
Feb 6, 2021Russia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.2 percent in January, Rosstat statistics agency said on Friday, as food prices shot higher. Consumer prices started to climb in March last year, driven by the slump in oil... -
The Russian vaccine Sputnik’s effectiveness in the trial is 92 percent
Feb 2, 2021The results of the final trial of the Russian Sputnik vaccine have been published in the medical journal Lancet. It is said that the Russian vaccine is 92 percent effective in the fight against the coronavirus... -
Russia to start Covid-19 vaccination program in Moscow
Dec 5, 2020Russia is starting its Covid-19 vaccination program, with clinics in the capital Moscow inoculating those most at risk from the virus. Its own vaccine Sputnik V, which was registered in August, is being used. Developers say...
