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Sep 24, 2021 15:30
Following disappointing talks with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that he will instead try to build ties with Russia, revealing that discussions in New York went badly.
- Tragedy on Russia’s Mount Elbrus: Five amateur climbers die due to inclement weather while ascending Europe’s highest mountainFive tourists ascending Russia’s Mount Elbrus died on Thursday night while waiting for help, after harsh weather conditions caused a group of 19 climbers to call for assistance. The 14 others required medical attention.Sep 24, 2021 15:55
- Russia’s Communist Party heads for showdown with authorities after plans for protests over election rejected by Moscow officials
Russia’s largest opposition party has said it will hold a public meeting with its newly elected representatives after requests for a mass demonstration to protest the results of last weekend’s elections in Moscow were turned down.Sep 24, 2021 15:50 - Sweeping new anti-Russia sanctions pushed by US Democrats would ‘undermine spirit’ of Putin-Biden summit in Geneva, Kremlin blastsA dramatic package of new sanctions on senior Russian officials put forward by lawmakers in Washington would fly in the face of constructive negotiations held between the two countries’ leaders just months ago, Moscow has warned.Sep 24, 2021 13:44
- The Church of Navalny: Western media fan club are damaging Russia's opposition with their religious-like faith in jailed activistJudging by Western reports of Russia's elections last week, the Communists didn't even take part. Instead, 'Navalny-backed' candidates came close to a historic victory and were robbed of success. But the reality is very different.Sep 24, 2021 10:13
- The EU lied, refugees died: Belarus’ deadly game treats desperate people as pawns. But the West sees them as something even worseJust a few days ago, four migrants died of exhaustion and hypothermia while trying to cross the border between Poland and Belarus. Nobody knows how many others have perished in this same way, dreaming of a new life in the West.Sep 25, 2021 08:06
- Tragedy on Russia’s Mount Elbrus: Five amateur climbers die due to inclement weather while ascending Europe’s highest mountainFive tourists ascending Russia’s Mount Elbrus died on Thursday night while waiting for help, after harsh weather conditions caused a group of 19 climbers to call for assistance. The 14 others required medical attention.Sep 24, 2021 15:55
- Russia’s Communist Party heads for showdown with authorities after plans for protests over election rejected by Moscow officialsRussia’s largest opposition party has said it will hold a public meeting with its newly elected representatives after requests for a mass demonstration to protest the results of last weekend’s elections in Moscow were turned down.Sep 24, 2021 15:50
- Biden not doing enough to fight terrorists, says Turkey’s Erdogan, vows closer ties with Russia & Putin despite NATO obligationsFollowing disappointing talks with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that he will instead try to build ties with Russia, revealing that discussions in New York went badly.Sep 24, 2021 15:30
- Sweeping new anti-Russia sanctions pushed by US Democrats would ‘undermine spirit’ of Putin-Biden summit in Geneva, Kremlin blastsA dramatic package of new sanctions on senior Russian officials put forward by lawmakers in Washington would fly in the face of constructive negotiations held between the two countries’ leaders just months ago, Moscow has warned.Sep 24, 2021 13:44
- Ukraine won’t join NATO until it achieves ‘democratic standards’ & respects rights of minorities, says Hungarian foreign ministerUkraine does not yet meet the standards that would allow it to be accepted into the US-led NATO military bloc, the Hungarian foreign minister has claimed, specifically pointing to issues regarding minority rights in the country.Sep 24, 2021 13:06
- Russia’s official Covid-19 death toll hits record daily high with 828 dying of virus, as Kremlin says no plans for new lockdownRussian officials have reported a record number of people dying from coronavirus in the country’s hospitals, as dozens of regions grapple with a new spike in infections and Moscow urges people to take steps to protect themselves.Sep 24, 2021 11:50
- ‘Liars and hypocrites’: Imprisoned Russian opposition figure Navalny accuses Google & Apple of being ‘accomplices’ of KremlinThe jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has taken to Twitter to criticize US tech giants Google and Apple of acting as "accomplices" of the Kremlin, which he says "forged the results" of the country's recent elections.Sep 24, 2021 11:09
- The Church of Navalny: Western media fan club are damaging Russia's opposition with their religious-like faith in jailed activistJudging by Western reports of Russia's elections last week, the Communists didn't even take part. Instead, 'Navalny-backed' candidates came close to a historic victory and were robbed of success. But the reality is very different.Sep 24, 2021 10:13
- Opposition figures in Moscow cry foul after city's election monitors find 'no trace of tampering' in parliamentary vote countMoscow's Election Monitoring Public Committee found no trace of any "hacking and stuffing" after a recheck of the city's e-voting results, initiated after a series of complaints from opposition figures over alleged irregularities.Sep 24, 2021 09:09
- UN human rights chief slams Ukraine over extrajudicial media crackdown after popular outlet taken offline over undisclosed chargesThe United Nations’ human rights mission in Ukraine has voiced serious concerns over a decision by top security officials in Kiev to unilaterally restrict access to a number of media outlets deemed critical of the government.Sep 24, 2021 06:41
- Emergency evacuation as massive fire ravages dormitory of prestigious military school in downtown Moscow (VIDEO)Over 100 people have been evacuated after a dormitory caught fire at one of Russia’s oldest military schools, operated by the country’s defense ministry, causing the roof to partially collapse. No casualties have been reported.Sep 24, 2021 02:00
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