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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has been diagnosed with Covid-19. The news was announced on Thursday evening, live on national television, during a video link with President Vladimir Putin.
Apr 30, 2020 16:47
Russians will have to self-isolate until May 11, President Vladimir Putin has said, as the country braces itself for the peak of the Covid-19 epidemic, which has infected over 95,000 people nationwide.
Apr 28, 2020 14:49
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has defended the World Health Organization (WHO) against allegations that it is to blame for how the novel coronavirus pandemic unfolded.
Apr 27, 2020 13:01
If you’re in Russia, and you’re plotting a post-quarantine holiday, it might be better to reconsider. In fact, according to a top Russian politician, you shouldn’t plan to travel abroad for the rest of the year.
Apr 24, 2020 17:16
Self-isolation has led to an alarming growth in domestic violence during quarantine when most people are required to stay at home. As a result, Russian authorities are considering softer measures for victims of abuse.
Apr 22, 2020 15:04
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has suggested new measures to support small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with funds to continue paying salaries to employees instead of laying them off amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apr 15, 2020 15:13
The Russian government may need to drastically ramp up stimulus spending, as the economic crisis triggered by Covid-19 could leave up to 8 million Russians out of work, warned the head of the parliamentary finance oversight body.
Apr 13, 2020 12:51
Russian diplomats called on their US counterparts to provide some actual evidence of allegations circulated by American media and officials that Moscow is waging a coronavirus-themed fake news campaign – but have received none.
Apr 9, 2020 19:41
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government and the Central Bank to develop an additional business support program amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The program should be finalised within five days, he said.
Apr 8, 2020 15:31