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Russian Security Service claims no-fly zone over Putin’s Palace was established because of increased NATO activity in the area
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has responded to reports about the no-fly zone over Cape Idokopoz near Gelendzhik, where Putin’s palace is located, saying that a special regime over the area was imposed following the orders of the Russian Ministry of Transport of July 2020 due to "increased intelligence activity of several neighboring states, including NATO members."
At the same time, the Russian Federal Protective Service (FSO), which is responsible for the safety of the Russian …
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After 14 years Russia fails to complete construction of Kalashnikov assault rifle factory in Venezuela
Construction of a Kalashnikov assault rifle factory in in Venezuela has stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an informed source in Caracas told Russian news agency Interfax.
"The project is being implemented, but the coronavirus has affected everything: personnel, supply of materials, required infrastructure," he said.
The agency's interlocutor could not name any new deadlines for completion of the construction.
In 2006, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Hugo Chavez agreed to build two plants …
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Kremlin points to serious disagreements on Donbas between Putin and Biden
There remain serious differences between Russia and the United States on the substance of the conflict in Ukraine, said Russian Presidential Kremlin Dmitry Peskov, Interfax reports.
According to him, the existing differences manifest themselves in different formulations of what is happening in the Donbas in the conversation between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"The phrases used exactly reflect the position of the parties, and of course the difference in the …
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Russia removed from Lunar Gateway project
Russia has been removed from the expert which is developing the near-moon station the Lunar Gateway, headed by the space agency NASA, reported RIA Novosti, citing a source in the Russian space industry.
The decision to remove Russian representatives from the expert group of the Gateway project was taken after repeated statements by the Russian side about Russia’s insufficient role in it.
"Russian representatives are removed from the discussions on this topic, removed from email correspondence, …
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Russia resumes construction of Nord Stream 2 pipeline
The Russian pipelay crane vessel Fortuna resumed construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in Danish waters, reported TASS, citing the press service of Nord Stream 2 AG.
"The Fortuna has begun work on Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Danish waters. The work is carried out in accordance with the agreements," the company said.
The Fortuna has been in the Nord Stream 2 construction zone, south of Bornholm Island, since January 22.
The Danish Maritime Authority reported that, along with the …