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Russia reports daily record high of 286 deaths

Russia on Thursday recorded 13,754 new coronavirus cases and a record high of 286 deaths in the last 24 hours, pushing the national death toll to 23,491. With 1,354,163 infections,…

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Russia’s economic ties with EU need to be preserved despite strained relations, foreign minister says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow's ties with the European Union did not look very optimistic, but that economic interests needed to be preserved. European Union…

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Russia Sets Record for New Coronavirus Cases, Deaths in one day

Russia has set an unwanted, new record for coronavirus deaths and cases, nearing 14,000 infections for the third time in a week, according to the country's national coronavirus information center. Russia…

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Russia expected to register second COVID-19 vaccine on October 15

Russia is expected to register a second potential vaccine against COVID-19 on Oct. 15, the vaccine's developer said on Friday. The vaccine has been developed by Siberia's Vector Institute, which…

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Russia reports new all-time record of daily coronavirus cases

Russia's coronavirus cases rose by 12,846 on Saturday, a new daily record since the start of the outbreak early this year, pushing the overall total number of infections to 1,285,084.…

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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ceasefire

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh region after talks in Moscow the Russian foreign minister was reported announcing. "The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, with the mediation…

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Photo Story: Unique exhibition on Masterpieces of Russian Enamel opens in Moscow

A visitor takes a picture of a jewelled Moscow Kremlin egg made by the Russian jeweller Peter Carl Faberge in 1906 for Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, on display in…

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Russia recommends people stay at home amid record rise in virus cases

Russian authorities recommended people stay at home this weekend and urged them to take more safety precautions as the number of new coronavirus cases shot up on Thursday to nearly…

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Russia says Armenian, Azeri foreign ministers to attend Moscow talks

Armenia and Azerbaijan have confirmed that their foreign ministers will come for talks to Moscow, the RIA news agency cited Russia’s foreign ministry as saying on Friday. With President Vladimir…

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France, Germany push for EU sanctions on Russians over Navalny poisoning

France and Germany said they would propose European Union sanctions against Russian individuals after receiving no credible answers from Moscow over the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a…

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Russia says it successfully tests hypersonic missile on Putin’s birthday

Russia has test launched its Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile and successfully hit a target in the Barents Sea, a senior commander told Vladimir Putin on the Russian leader's 68th birthday…

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Covid-19 cases in the Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic and Poland continue increasing

The Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic, and Poland on Wednesday all registered a record increase in coronavirus cases. Ukraine registered a record 4,753 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the…

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Navalny demands EU crackdown on oligarchs close to Kremlin

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny called on the European Union on Wednesday to take tough action against oligarchs close to the Kremlin as he continues his recovery in Germany after being…

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UPDATED: Russia warns that Nagorno-Karabakh could become Islamist militant stronghold

The Kremlin issued a new appeal for an end to hostilities in and around Nagorno-Karabakh after Moscow’s foreign intelligence chief said the mountain enclave could become a launch pad for…

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Navalny’s blood samples had nerve agent

Blood samples taken from Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and examined by the world's chemical weapons agency "confirm the presence of a nerve agent" in the Novichok family, sources said on…

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Kremlin critic Navalny in first interview after being discharged from hospital

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has given a more than two-hour video interview to a prominent Russian YouTube blogger, his first video appearance since he was discharged from a Berlin hospital. Navalny, 44,…

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Russia’s daily new COVID-19 cases surpass 10,000

Russia's daily new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours reached 10,499, according to the Russian Epidemic Prevention headquarters on Sunday. It was the first time since mid-May for the daily…

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Moscow’s schools to switch to online education due to coronavirus

Schools in Moscow and the regions of Ulyanovsk and Sakhalin will switch to online remote learning soon due to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, the Interfax news agency cited…

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Photo Story: Beethoven art installation unveiled in Moscow

People attend the art installation 'Ludwig van Beethoven - Ode To Joy' by a German conceptual artist and sculptor Ottmar Hoerl at the VDNH (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy)…

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Concern about ‘ecological disaster’ in Russian Far East

Russia told residents to stay away from a pristine beach in the Far East due to unexplained water pollution that Greenpeace said was evidence of an “ecological disaster” and had…

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Russia’s new coronavirus cases top 10,000 for first time since mid-May

Russia reported 10,499 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest number of daily infections since May 15, when the outbreak was at its peak and lockdowns were in place. Russia's…

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Germany expects EU to impose new sanctions against Russia over Navalny’s poisoning

Germany expects the European Union to impose new sanctions against Russia over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny with an internationally banned nerve agent, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said…

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Russian journalist dies after intentionally setting herself on fire in protest

A Russian journalist died on Friday after setting herself on fire in front of the local branch of the interior ministry in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, a day after…

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Russian state journalists among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine outside trial

Russian journalists working for two state-owned media outlets are among the first to be offered the new Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine outside of the framework of a clinical trial, according…

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Moscow to reinstate tough measures if COVID-19 rules ignored

Moscow may reinstate tough measures if its 13 million population ignores COVID-19 protection rules, its mayor Sergei Sobyanin said after the Russian capital started to record increases in daily cases…

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Poland, Russia, and Slovakia report record number of new daily coronavirus infections

Poland, Russia, and Slovakia on Thursday all reported a record number of new daily coronavirus infections Poland reported a record number of new daily coronavirus infections on Thursday, with the…

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Russia decries use of ‘foreign terrorists’ in Karabakh conflict

Russia’s foreign ministry said that Syrian and Libyan fighters from illegal armed groups were being sent to the Nagorno-Karabakh region, where fierce fighting has raged for the past four days…

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Russia to supply Egypt with COVID-19 vaccine

Russia has clinched a deal with Egypt to supply it with 25 million doses of its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, as Moscow seeks to take a leading global role in…

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Russian energy minister warns of COVID-19 risks for global oil

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday that the global oil market has been stable for the past few months and the balance between supply and demand has been…

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Photo Story: The exhibition ‘Space design’ in Space museum in Moscow

Visitor examine designs of the fist Russian space designer Galina Balashova during the exhibition 'Space design' in Space museum in Moscow, Russia. Galina Balashova for almost three decades was the…

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Russia’s new coronavirus cases surge past 8,000, highest since June 16

Russia's new coronavirus cases rose to their highest since June 16 on Monday as authorities confirmed 8,135 new infections in the last 24 hours, pushing the national total to 1,159,573.…

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Vladimir Putin discuss issue with Armenia’s PM – Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have discussed the clashes in a phone call, the Kremlin has said in a statement. It said the conversation noted…

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Photo Story: Makeshift memorial to medical workers that died from COVID-19 in St. Petersburg

A woman walks past a makeshift memorial to medical workers that have died from COVID-19, in front of the local health department in central St. Petersburg, Russia. Russia's daily tally…

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Russia’s new coronavirus cases hit highest since June 23

Russia's daily tally of new coronavirus cases hit its highest level since June 23 on Friday as officials reported 7,212 infections across the country, bringing the national tally to 1,136,048.…

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Russia warns Bulgaria of retaliatory measures after expulsion of diplomatic officials

Moscow on Thursday expressed regret at Bulgaria's decision to declare two Russian diplomats 'persona non grata' and promised details on retaliatory measures at a later date, the foreign ministry said…

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Russian landlords feel the pinch as COVID-19 hits incomes and rents

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Russia, pensioner Elena rented out her one-bedroom apartment in the Moscow suburbs to help make ends meet. The 18,000-rouble monthly rent, nearly $240 at the…

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Russia to supply 17 more countries with COVID-19 drug Avifavir

Russia's sovereign wealth fund and its partner Chemrar will supply the COVID-19 drug Avifavir to 17 additional countries, the fund said in a statement on Thursday. Avifavir gained approval from…

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Photo Story: Russia starts military exercises in the Caucasus

A series of photos from the Kavkaz-2020 (The Caucasus 2020) military exercises in Ashuluk range in Astrakhan region, Russia, 22 September 2020. The Caucasus 2020 strategic command and staff exercise…

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Russia’s Putin wants stronger WHO, proposes conference on coronavirus vaccine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the World Health Organization should be strengthened to coordinate the global response to the coronavirus pandemic and proposed…

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‘We’re confident’ – Russia to share legal risks of COVID-19 vaccine

Russia is so confident in its COVID-19 vaccine that it will shoulder some of the legal liability should anything go wrong, rather than requiring buyers to take on the full risk, the head of the state…

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Russia’s new coronavirus cases at highest since July 18

Russia on Monday reported 6,196 new coronavirus cases, the most recorded over 24 hours since July 18, pushing its national tally to 1,109,595, the fourth largest in the world. Authorities…

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Russia’s new COVID cases above 6,000 for second day in a row

Russia reported 6,148 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the second straight day when the daily number of cases exceeded 6,000, taking the national tally of infections to 1,103,399. The country's…

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Navalny posts ‘recovery’ update

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was seen walking down the stairs in a photo posted on his Instagram feed on Saturday, five days after a Berlin hospital…

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Russia reports 6,065 new cases

Russia reported 6,065 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the first time the daily tally has been higher than 6,000 in two months. The national tally of infections rose to 1,097,251.…

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Russia approves first prescription COVID-19 drug for sale in pharmacies

Russia has approved R-Pharm's Coronavir treatment for outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and the antiviral drug could be rolled out to pharmacies in the country as soon as…

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Photo Story: The annual festival Colours of Autumn in Moscow

An elderly woman wearing a protective mask looks at the flowers during the annual festival Colours of Autumn in the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University in Moscow. More than…

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Russia seals another deal to supply and test its coronavirus vaccine abroad

Russia's sovereign wealth fund will supply 100 million doses of its potential coronavirus vaccine to Indian drug company Dr Reddy's Laboratories , the fund announced, as Moscow speeds up plans…

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Russia’s coronavirus death toll passes 19,000

Russia's death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 19,000 on Thursday, as the country reported 144 new deaths in the previous 24 hours. The country's coronavirus crisis response centre registered…

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Navalny team says Novichok was found on water bottle in hotel room

The nerve agent used to poison Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was detected on an empty water bottle from his hotel room in the Siberian city of Tomsk, suggesting he was…

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Navalny shares photo from hospital, says he can breath on his own

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny shared a photograph from a Berlin hospital on Tuesday, sitting up in bed and surrounded by his family, and said he could now breathe independently following his…

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Putin throws $1.5 billion lifeline to embattled Belarus leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin bestowed a $1.5 billion loan on Belarus on Monday in a gesture of support for its leader Alexander Lukashenko, who flew to entreat his patron for help after five…

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Photo Story: Kite festival in St. Petersburg

People enjoy the kite festival that was held over the weekend in the 300th anniversary Park in St. Petersburg, Russia. Via EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV

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Kremlin set for election wins, but Navalny supporters make rare gains in Siberia

The ruling United Russia party looked set for an array of local election wins after Sunday’s elections, but was also on course for some setbacks as stricken Kremlin critic Alexei…

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Russians vote in local elections

Russians vote on Sunday in dozens of local elections that will be scrutinised for signs of discontent with the ruling United Russia party following the suspected poisoning of Kremlin critic…

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Der Spiegel reports Novichok used on Navalny ‘harder’ than previous forms

The novichok nerve agent used to poison Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was ‘harder’ than previous forms, Der Spiegel magazine reported the head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service as saying. Bruno…

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More than 1 billion people to get Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine in 2020-2021

Russia's sovereign wealth fund said that more than one billion people would receive its COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik-V" in 2020-21, the Interfax news agency reported. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)…

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Russia’s RDIF agrees to manufacture Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

Russia's sovereign wealth fund RDIF announced that it had agreed to manufacture Russia's first registered COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik-V" in Brazil. RDIF, which is backing the vaccine's development, also said it…

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