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Russia considers using cryptocurrency for arms deals
The Russian Engineering Union (“SoyuzMash”) in conjunction with an expert council from the State Duma’s defense industry commission has asked the Central Bank of Russia to consider the possibility of cryptocurrency payments for arms deals with foreign customers, announced Russian MP and SoyuzMash vice-president Vladimir Gutenev.
“We suggested a whole range of measures, and I personally made a suggestion to [Central Bank Head Elvira] Nabiullina. She is currently discussing it. The so-called ‘ …
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China sends soldiers to Russia for 'army games'
China’s People’s Liberation Army is sending soldiers to Russia to participate in the International Army Games 2019 which will be held in Russia and five other former Soviet states.
In addition to troops, China will be sending military equipment such as tanks and fighter aircraft to the games, whose competitions which will include a tank biathlon, “Aviadarts” - a competition for flight crews, and the “Masters of artillery fire”.
For the first time in the history of the Chinese armed forces, a …
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Ukraine considers imposing new sanctions against Russia
The government of Ukraine will introduce the draft resolution to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose new sanctions against Russia, reads the statement of the press service of the Ministry of Temporary Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons of Ukraine. 24 Russian companies to fall under new sanctions as well as several companies that are registered on the territory of other countries.
Six companies registered in the Crimea and 18 companies located in …
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Armenia expects Su-30SM fighters and other 'military surprises' from Russia
Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan said that Armenia expects supplies of Su-30SM fighters and other "military surprises" from Russia, reports Sputnik Armenia news outlet.
In an interview, Tonoyan said that the supply of four Su-30SM purchased from Russia is expected at the end of this year or early next year.
Answering the question on the supply of other weapons, the Minister noted that many details cannot be revealed now, but "military surprises" are possible.
In particular, the …
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Kremlin: Russia has contact with Venezuela’s Juan Guaido
Venezuela’s self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has been trying to contact Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told RT in an interview.
He said that Moscow has never ceased its dialog with Venezuela. “We are actively talking to all members of the Venezuelan political landscape – the government, the opposition, we even have people from Juan Guaido coming to us,” he noted.
Lavrov said that Moscow has explained to him “the inadmissibility of attempts to resolve internal …