(2020-04-16). Terrifying crash landing & evacuation shown in dramatic video as probe finds pilot error in 2019 Superjet tragedy. rt.com 
Russia's Investigative Committee has finished its inquiry into the fatal crash of Superjet-100 passenger aircraft at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport. It published a new video of the incident, which it blamed on pilot error. | Sukhoi Superjet-100 captain Denis Evdokimov will face charges of improper aircraft handling over the incident that took place on May 5, 2019 and claimed the lives of 41 people. On that day, the aircraft had to return to the airport because of malfunctions with the communications system and autopilot. As it hit the runway, the plane suddenly burst into flames that turned into a real firestor…
(2020-04-15). German Lawyer Sent to Psychiatric Ward for Organizing Protest Against COVID-19 Lockdown. globalresearch.ca In the Soviet Union, activists were sent to state psychiatric wards. According to the state, any and all opposition to government policy was considered a form of mental illness. |
(2020-04-15). Russia reports 3,388 new coronavirus cases, overall nationwide tally stands at 24,490. rt.com 
The coronavirus case count in Russia has grown by 3,388 over the past day to 24,490 in 84 regions, the crisis center said on Wednesday. | The Altai Republic remains the only Russian region which has not been affected by the virus. A total of 1,986 people have recovered from the disease and 198 people have died, TASS reports. | Moscow has confirmed 1,774 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the official count in the Russian capital to 14,776. New cases of the disease have been recorded in 64 other regions, including in the Moscow Region (272), the Murmansk Region (137), St. Petersburg (130), the Leningrad Region (108),…
(2020-04-15). Digital Coronavirus commuting chaos in Moscow: Metro sees long lines as motorists face 5km tailbacks. rt.com 
The particular type of Western Twitter user who believes Russia's IT savvy can hack elections anywhere —and rule the world remotely— will be astonished that the roll-out of Moscow's new digital pass hasn't been very smooth. | As of Wednesday, every Muscovite using public or private transport is required to have a pass, obtained online; all part of the city's bid to fight the spread of Covid-19 by preventing non-essential journeys. In theory, the system was supposed to reduce crowds. Sadly, on the first day of the scheme, the reality was quite different. | Social media was full of pictures of queues…
(2020-04-15). Express delivery! Speed skating world champ Pavel Kulizhnikov signs up as volunteer to deliver meals during coronavirus lockdown. rt.com 
Five-time speed skating world champion Pavel Kulizhikov has put his speedy qualities to good use during the coronavirus pandemic, as a delivery man. | Russia's Kulizhnikov has swapped the rink for the road as he has become a volunteer delivery man, helping transport meals and essential items to elderly people across Moscow who are unable to leave their homes to get food and basic necessities from nearby shops. | Read more | | Kulizhnikov's volunteer work…
(2020-04-15). Putin promises strong support for Russian businesses hurt by coronavirus crisis. rt.com 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has suggested new measures to support small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with funds to continue paying salaries to employees instead of laying them off amid the Covid-19 pandemic. | During a meeting with the members of the government on Wednesday, Putin proposed adding the hardest-hit non-food companies to the list of small and medium-sized businesses. | The president said that, starting from May 18, companies that retained at least 90 percent of their employees will receive salary funds from the state. Support will be calculated based on the total number of e…
(2020-04-15). Fox News reporter generously adds N. Korea and 'maybe Russia' as intended audience of Pentagon's B-52 'elephant walk' in Guam. rt.com 
A show of force by the US on its Pacific island of Guam this week was a message to 'China, North Korea and maybe Russia,' a sharp Fox News reporter covering Pentagon news noted. Too bad his own channel doesn't agree.
(2020-04-15). Kremlin rejects criticism as China calls Russia its 'largest source of imported coronavirus cases'. rt.com 
The Kremlin has rejected criticism of Russia's handling of the coronavirus outbreak after China said its largest source of imported cases had come from transmissions in the far northeast, bordering Russia. "We hear that there is now an exchange of criticism over coronavirus between different countries, which is played like ping pong. We consider this to be a thankless exercise," spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday. | Beijing's Global Times newspaper said in an editorial on April 13: "The Chinese people have watched Russia become a severely affected country from one that did a great job. This sh…
(2020-04-15). Resistance loses it as Trump offers extra US ventilators to RUSSIA to help with Covid-19. rt.com 
Arguing the US was so well supplied with ventilators to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, President Donald Trump said he will send spares to other hard-hit places such as Russia, immediately triggering his critics. | "I think Russia is going to need ventilators. They're having a hard time in Moscow. We're going to help them," Trump said on Wednesday, during the daily press conference in the White House garden. | The online Resistance — die-hard believers in the conspiracy theory that Trump colluded with Russia in the 2016 US presidential election, pushed for years by the Democrats and the mainstream med…
(2020-04-15). Russian city inside Arctic Circle to use ELECTRONIC TAGS to track coronavirus patients. rt.com 
Like many countries, Russia is finding it hard to convince everyone to stay at home during this pandemic. Now one northern city has come up with a drastic solution, one normally more associated with prisoners on temporary release. | In Murmansk, just 108km from Russia's border with Norway, local authorities have decided to spend 1,479,000 rubles ($20,000) on 120 electronic tracking bracelets to make sure infected patients don't leave their homes. The tags will facilitate "remote monitoring of patient compliance," enabling officials to see when the rules are being broken. The region's eponymous capital is the l…
(2020-04-15). Trump's Cyprus Signalling Is More Against Turkey Than Russia. globalresearch.ca The
(2020-04-15). Why impact of low oil prices on Iran is 'minimal'? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) — Global oil prices have been hit with a double whammy by the spat between Russia and Saudi Arabia in mid-March over output cuts and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
(2020-04-15). Russia: Putin Launches New Financial Support for Workers. telesurenglish.net Russia's RELATED: | "Besides the support measures that are already being in place, I propo…
(2020-04-15). Those Dasteredly Russians! counterpunch.org Those dastardly Russians! They are at it again! What are they up to now? They are shipping medical supplies to the United States to help America deal with the Coronavirus crisis! What could be worse than that? Imagine: Trying to befriend us again. Who do they think they are? Those Russkies must think that we
(2020-04-15). US Flexes Military Might in Front of Russian Forces with F-35 Flight Over Syria. globalresearch.ca The U.S. military flew their new F-35 stealth jet over Syria's skies this past week, as they display their strength in front of the Russian Armed Forces who are only a few kilometers away from the American troops in the …
(2020-04-15). Is Putin Laying a Petroleum Trap for Trump? globalresearch.ca The G20 met in virtual session on April 10,
(2020-04-15). Iran Grateful to Russia for Offer of Food Supplies – Deputy Trade Minister. sputniknews.com TEHRAN (Sputnik) – Iran's deputy trade and industry minister, Hamid Zadbum, has thanked Russia for offering to staple food products for his country.
(2020-04-15). Scientists Study Relationship Between Emotions and Touching Different Textures. sputniknews.com Russian scientists have found that the sensations of touching various textures affect the emergence of certain emotions. According to the authors of a study, the findings will help research the perception of emotions through touching objects in greater detail.
(2020-04-15). Plumes of Smoke Enveloping Chernobyl Exclusion Zone as Seen From Above. sputniknews.com On Thursday, the Ukrainian emergency services announced that a forest fire in the vicinity of the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear plant had been extinguished.
(2020-04-14). China moves to block new coronavirus flare-up on Russian border. thecanary.co 
China is facing a new coronavirus flare-up along its remote northern border with Russia.The frontier has been sealed and emergency medical units rushed to the area to prevent travellers from bringing the virus back from overseas.The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic began in China, which is now striving to keep the virus out while other countries struggle to bring their own outbreaks under control.The long, porous border of Heilongjiang province and neighbouring Inner Mongolia has much less travel than major cities like Beijing and Shanghai. But it is a popular alternative route into the country.Many Chinese live a…
(2020-04-13). Xi Jinpjing Shows Putin Why Hammer is Obsolete. thepeoplescube.com <h5><a href="https://thepeoplescube.com/peoples-blog/" title="People's Blog">People's Blog</a></h5> | <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post | | 952 Views | Post by KOOK…
(2020-04-12). 'Great day for all' — Trump hails OPEC production cuts, thanks Putin and Saudi king. rt.com 
President Donald Trump has congratulated his Russian and Saudi counterparts on signing a deal to cut global oil output, saying the move will save "hundreds of thousands of energy jobs in the United States." | Cheering on the "big oil deal" signed on Sunday, Trump sent his thanks and congratulations to "President Putin of Russia and King Salman of Saudi Arabia. I just spoke to them from the Oval Office. Great deal for all!" | The big Oil Deal with OPEC Plus is done. This will save hundreds of thousands of energy jobs in the United States. I would like to thank and congratulate President Putin of Russia and Kin…
(2020-04-08). New COVID-19 project will use the power of smartphones to search for treatments. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers will look for potential new treatments for COVID-19 using the computing power of people's smartphones.
(2020-02-20). Turkey Kills Over 50 Syrian Troops, Russian Warplanes Intervene to Halt Offensive. theantimedia.com Russia called the situation a "worst case scenario."
(2020-02-17). DOJ Investigating Former CIA Director's Role in Russiagate. theantimedia.com The Justice Department is investigating the role of John Brennan in the assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 election.
(2020-02-08). US Deploys 'Mini-Nukes' in Deplorable Threat to World Peace. theantimedia.com These so-called "mini-nukes" represent—despite the diminutive-sounding name—an increased risk of nuclear war.
(2020-02-08). Iraq and Russia Prepare to Boost Military Ties as US Threatens Sanctions. theantimedia.com Iraq and Russia are preparing for deepening military coordination.
(2020-02-07). Russia Says Israel Used Civilian Plane as Human Shield During Syria Strikes. theantimedia.com Russia accused Israel of "making a total mockery of the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians."
(2019-11-07). Take Action — Some actual, SANE legislation. peaceaction.org Trump has plans to spend nearly $2 TRILLION over the next 30 years on unneeded and unnecessary nuclear weapons and delivery systems. This makes no sense. This is insane. That's nearly $100 million wasted every day for thirty years on weapons we are supposed to be getting rid of. To put that amount in perspective, …