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Putin: Russia was on the verge of collapse in early 2000s
In the early 2000s, Russia was on the verge of collapse, and now it is protected from any encroachment from outside, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on Rossiya-1 channel.
According to him, 20 years ago "there was every chance that this nefarious plan would have been put in action."
"It's not just in the Caucasus," Putin explained. "It was in the north, it was in the northwest, it was in the center, it was in the Urals - yes everywhere."
"In the so-called statutes or …
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Putin's press secretary tests positive for COVID-19
The press secretary of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, has contracted COVID-19. He confirmed this information to Interfax news agency.
"Yes, I'm sick. I'm being treated for it," he said.
Putin's 52-year-old spokesman is in hospital, but it has not been reported which one.
Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin tested positive for COVID-19. He is in self-isolation.
This diagnosis was also confirmed by the head doctor of the infectious disease hospital which was …
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Russia tests new hypersonic missile
Russia has tested a new hypersonic air missile from a Tu-22M3 bomber, reports TASS, citing a source in the Russian defense industry.
"Recently, tests of a new hypersonic missile have been carried out from the Tu-22M3," the source said.
According to him, the missile is being developed for the upgraded version of the Tu-22M3M aircraft. He added that work on the new munition began several years ago. The missile tests are to be completed along with work on the upgraded Tu-22M3M bomber.
The …
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Head of Levada Center: Russians' patience will only last 2 month
"The patience of society will last for two months", said the head of the sociological research organization, Levada Center, and predicted protests due to falling living standards
By mid-summer, Russians may stage mass protests due to falling living standards, according to Lev Gudkov, head of the Levada Center.
"I think that the society will have enough patience for another two months. That's for sure. But after two months people will begin to realize that the limit has been reached. Russian …
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Putin bans Russian military from disclosing their affiliation with Russian Army
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree prohibiting the Russian military from disclosing their affiliation with the Russian army on the Internet or social media.
The dissemination of such information will henceforth be considered a gross misconduct, TASS reports, citing the presidential decree published on the website of legal information.
According to the document amending the Disciplinary Charter of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation of 2007, military personnel will …
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Poll: Putin's ratings fall to historic lows
President Vladimir Putin continues to lose "approval" and "trust" in the eyes of Russians who are confined in quarantine, deprived of income and consider the government’s support to be insufficient, the sociological research organization, Levada Center has found.
The poll, conducted on April 24-27, showed the President has the lowest ratings in his 20 years in office - both using "open" and on "closed" method of questions.
As sociologists found out, at the end of April, 59% of respondents " …
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Russian billionaire who sponsored Putin’s hockey league commits suicide
Russian billionaire Dmitry Bosov committed suicide on the night of May 6, reported RBC news agency,citing friends of the deceased. The motives of the suicide have not been determined.
According to law enforcement agencies, on Wednesday night, the police responded to a call about a suicide in the suburban village of Usovo, where the businessman lived.
According to preliminary information, the body of a 52-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head was found by relatives. A Glock 19 gen 4 …
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Putin awards Kim Jong-un 'World War II victory' medal
Russian President and Vladimir Putin signed a decree awarding the leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un a World War II Victory medal , Kommersant reports, citing the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang.
According to the Russian Embassy, the 37-year-old leader of the Workers' Party of Korea was awarded the Jubilee Medal "75 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945" for his great personal contribution to the perpetuation of the memory of soviet citizens who died and buried in the republic, as …
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Russian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin contracted the coronavirus and went into self-isolation.
"It has just become known that the coronavirus tests I passed have come back positive. In this regard, and in accordance with the requirements of Rospotrebnadzor (the Russian Consumer Rights Watchdog), I have to observe self-isolation. It is necessary to protect my colleagues," Mishustin said during a video conference with Putin.
The Prime Minister assured that the government will continue to …
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Russia to hold air parade on Victory Day
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Victory, Russia will host an aviation parade, and there will be fireworks in the major cities, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin, as cited by RBC news agency.
"By complying with the security requirements and self-isolation, we will celebrate our sacred holiday - Victory Day. Despite everything, all of us together, the whole country will do it," Putin promised.
On May 9, an air parade with combat aircraft and helicopters will be held, and in the …