Day before beginning period of self-isolation, Russian leader met Paralympians, officials and Syria’s president.
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Putin is still pondering the idea of another term, but as he approaches 70, bets are being placed on Sergey Shoigu.
Syria’s most powerful ally in the decade-long conflict, Russia’s Putin denounced ‘foreign forces’ still fighting.
Over two dozen countries, including China, Russia, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also expected to join pledge.
Representing 45% of the world’s population, some of these fast-growing countries have failed to live up to expectations.
Foreign ministry says John Sullivan presented with ‘undeniable proof’ of US tech giants violating Russian laws.
Russia and Belarus on Thursday agreed to tighter coordination in economic policy but stopped short of a common currency.
Alarms went off in the Russian segment of the ISS during recharging of station’s batteries, Russia’s space agency said.
The COVID-19 pandemic, security and Afghanistan are likely to dominate conversations at this year’s virtual summit.
Angela Merkel’s successor will take over with relations between both countries at their lowest point in years.
Incident happened as Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev attempted to save someone’s life in the Arctic.
Prosecutors are investigating an alleged bribe from Russian businessmen to President Alejandro Giammattei.
The Russian president is treading carefully with the hardline group, which Moscow still considers a ‘terrorist’ group.
Media regulator warns Western tech giants could be held criminally liable if they do not comply with Russian law.
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