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Jan 22, 2021 13:47
Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the ideologically driven base of US foreign policy fuelled great resentment among those who believed it betrayed Washington’s leadership position in the so-called “liberal international order.”
- I’m happy I can get a shot of Russian vaccine & escape this ‘prison’, self-isolating filmmaker Kusturica tells RT
Famous Serbian film director Emir Kusturica can’t wait to get a jab against Covid-19, preferably with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, and stop being so anxious about catching the disease, he told RT.Jan 22, 2021 15:11 - Russian expert says cleaning your room and opening windows may be crucial for recovering from Covid-19It’s easier to recover from Covid-19 when air quality is better and more saturated with oxygen. That’s according to Russian immunologist Vladimir Bolibok, who claimed that giving your bedroom a clean might just stimulate recovery.Jan 22, 2021 14:38
- Prominent Kiev Russia-critic tells followers Navalny more dangerous politically for Ukraine than Putin, because of Western supportThe elevation of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny to the country’s leader would be worse for Kiev than the status quo with President Vladimir Putin. That’s according to Yuri Lukanov, a Ukrainian blogger and journalist.Jan 22, 2021 13:01
- ‘A coup conducted by the West': Russian parents association boss asks government to ban TikTok over calls for children to protestThe head of Russia's Association of Parents’ Committees and Communities has called on the government to ban TikTok, the Chinese video-sharing platform. Olga Letkova claims the app is being used to incite children to riot.Jan 22, 2021 12:05
- HUGE BLAST rocks market in southern Russia, killing at least one (VIDEO)A powerful explosion has hit a market in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar. At least one person died in the blast and two were injured.Jan 22, 2021 21:06
- I’m happy I can get a shot of Russian vaccine & escape this ‘prison’, self-isolating filmmaker Kusturica tells RTFamous Serbian film director Emir Kusturica can’t wait to get a jab against Covid-19, preferably with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, and stop being so anxious about catching the disease, he told RT.Jan 22, 2021 15:11
- Russian expert says cleaning your room and opening windows may be crucial for recovering from Covid-19It’s easier to recover from Covid-19 when air quality is better and more saturated with oxygen. That’s according to Russian immunologist Vladimir Bolibok, who claimed that giving your bedroom a clean might just stimulate recovery.Jan 22, 2021 14:38
- Top Russian politicians say New START nuclear deal with US can be saved despite ticking clock, after Biden asks for extensionTime is running out to prevent the collapse of a vital nuclear agreement between Russia and the US, but a last-minute deal could be on the cards as Washington signals it may be about to come back to the table.Jan 22, 2021 14:14
- Knowing ‘liberal international order’ needs Russia as enemy to galvanize West, Moscow braces for aggressive Biden foreign policyDonald Trump’s efforts to reduce the ideologically driven base of US foreign policy fuelled great resentment among those who believed it betrayed Washington’s leadership position in the so-called “liberal international order.”Jan 22, 2021 13:47
- Despite scare stories about warming, near-record breaking cold weather drives up sales of fur coats as bitter winter hits RussiaPlunging temperatures in Moscow have prompted a run on cold weather gear, despite previous predictions that, given the impact of global warming, Russia’s coldest days were behind it.Jan 22, 2021 13:08
- Prominent Kiev Russia-critic tells followers Navalny more dangerous politically for Ukraine than Putin, because of Western supportThe elevation of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny to the country’s leader would be worse for Kiev than the status quo with President Vladimir Putin. That’s according to Yuri Lukanov, a Ukrainian blogger and journalist.Jan 22, 2021 13:01
- ‘A coup conducted by the West': Russian parents association boss asks government to ban TikTok over calls for children to protestThe head of Russia's Association of Parents’ Committees and Communities has called on the government to ban TikTok, the Chinese video-sharing platform. Olga Letkova claims the app is being used to incite children to riot.Jan 22, 2021 12:05
- Russian Education Ministry advises parents to protect children against jailed opposition figure Navalny’s calls for mass protestYoung people attracted by calls for civil unrest from opposition activists could be putting themselves in harm’s way, say Russian officials, telling parents to get their kids to watch a movie instead.Jan 22, 2021 10:46
- In defiance of Brussels, EU member Hungary signs deal to buy 2mn doses of Russia’s pioneering Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccineShortly after becoming the first EU country to approve Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, Hungary has agreed to buy two million doses from Moscow. Budapest will receive its first delivery in February.Jan 22, 2021 10:25
- Deal for Russia to supply Myanmar with Pantsir-S1 air defense systems & reconnaissance drones announced during Shoigu visitRussia is set to supply Myanmar with Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems, Orlan-10E surveillance drones and radars. The deal was signed during Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu’s visit to the country on Thursday.Jan 22, 2021 08:30
- Several of Navalny’s top associates detained in Russia for organizing unauthorized protests ahead of promised weekend ralliesA group of close associates of the Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, including activist Lyubov Sobol and his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh have been detained in Moscow ahead of illegal protests announced for this weekend.Jan 22, 2021 01:30
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