(2021-10-12). Drug to calm cytokine storm: Life-saving Russian discovery could be key to stopping body's 'suicide attack' in severe Covid cases. rt.com 
A group of Russian scientists have created a drug that may potentially revolutionize the treatment of Covid-19 by defusing the most catastrophic reaction the disease causes in patients, while not destroying their immune response. | The drug, called Leitragin, was developed by the Biomedical Technology Research Center of the Russian Federal Medical and Biology Agency (FMBA), and is currently undergoing clinical trials in Russia. Although its base substance was previously known and used in ulcer treatment medicine by Soviet and Russian doctors, it was the FMBA team that discovered how to apply it for the treatme…
(2021-10-12). Russian foreign minister notes attempts to escalate situation in Asia. tass.com According to Lavrov, some narrow political structures and military blocs, sticking to the logic of the cold war and a policy of containment, "contribute to the destabilization of the situation in Asia"
(2021-10-12). The Taliban has many suitors lining up to help. asiatimes.com 
The Taliban have been getting many suitors lately. They are far from the "pariah" that the Biden administration thought they were destined to be. During the past month alone, the Taliban received six suitors from the region and beyond offering courtship — the foreign minister of Qatar; the special envoys of Russia, China and Pakistan; …
(2021-10-11). 'Battle For Your Brain' Waged By Western Militaries. popularresistance.org Western Governments In The NATO Military Alliance Are Developing Tactics Of "Cognitive Warfare," Using The Supposed Threats Of China And Russia To Justify Waging A "Battle For Your Brain" In The "Human Domain," To "Make Everyone A Weapon."
(2021-10-11). 'Badly Made Fake News': Venezuelan Minister for Defense on Semana Magazine's 'Maduro's Missiles' Piece. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Defense Vladimir Padrino López described an article about alleged Venezuelan arms purchases from Iran and Russia, published by Colombia's Semana magazine, as "a mess" and "badly assembled fake news." | On Sunday, October 10, the journalist Madelein García shared a video on Twitter about the statements offered by the senior military commander. She indicated that the "investigation" published on Saturday, October 9, by the Colombian media outlet was full of "lies," and was "a badly made montage." However, she added, "that is not surprising" because "it is a news outlet that belongs to the Co…
(2021-10-11). Number of foreigners obtaining Russian citizenship in 2021 exceeds 656,000 — Ministry. tass.com According to Russian Deputy Interior Minister Alexander Gorovoy, such results have been reached thanks to legal regulation introduced within migrant policy…
(2021-10-11). Russia STOLE formula for Sputnik V Covid-19 jab, UK's conspiracy-loving spies allege. Moscow says if you believe them, seek help. rt.com 
We're a year and a half in and public interest is waning in the Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, you can probably forgive Britain's best-selling newspaper, The Sun, for trying to inject a little bit of excitement back into the narrative. | Russia, of course, is always around to play the villain. In a bombshell set of re-hashed revelations published on Monday, the tabloid alleges that Moscow's flagship Covid-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, wasn't made in a lab by a team of world-leading scientists, but was actually inspired by secret documents nicked from a British research institute. | According to veteran snooper and Westmins…
(2021-10-11). Plane Carrying Parachute Jumpers Crashed In Russia, Leaving 16 Dead. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Early on October 10th, a plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashed after takeoff in the Russian region of Tatarstan. | The incident left 16 dead and 6 injured. | At a height of 70 meters, the pilots reported that their left engine had failed and attempted an emergency landing near the city of Menzelinsk, trying to turn the plane leftward to avoid an inhabited area, the regional governor said. | The aircraft's wing hit a Gazelle vehicle as the plane landed and it overturned, Tatarstan'
(2021-10-11). Military Situation In Syria On October 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 11, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 13 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | On October 11, an explosion was reported in the city of Afrin. One person was killed and five others were wounded | On October 11, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positions in Kafr Halab | On October 10, artillery of Turkish-backed…
(2021-10-11). Katrina vanden Heuvel on Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dmitry Muratov's Fight for Press Freedom in Russia. democracynow.org 
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Russian independent journalist Dmitry Muratov and Filipina journalist Maria Ressa for "their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression." Muratov runs the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, which has lost more journalists to murder than any other Russian news outlet. Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor-in-chief of The Nation and reporter on Russia for the last 30 years, recounts the trajectory of Muratov's career, noting his newspaper's humble beginnings and his unexpected rise to becoming an advocate for freedom of the press. "Investigative journalism in Russia today is very dang…
(2021-10-11). High mortality, new waves of pandemic in Russia caused by low inoculation rates — Kremlin. tass.com "The pandemic is not going away, it is returning in new waves, as new more aggressive strains that are more virulent, this represents a great danger," Dmitry Peskov stressed…
(2021-10-11). U.S. Navy Engineer Arrested After Trying To Sell Nuclear Submarine Secrets To Foreign Government. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | A US Navy engineer by the name of Jonathan Toebbe was arrested for allegedly wanting to sell nuclear submarine secrets. | He was trying to pass information about the design of American nuclear-powered submarines to someone he thought was a representative of a foreign government. It turned out that the individual was an undercover FBI agent. | In a criminal complaint detailing espionage-related charges, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) said Jonathan Toebbe sold information for nearly a y…
(2021-10-11). US, UK Warn of Security Threat to Top Luxury Hotel in Kabul. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States and the United Kingdom have advised their citizens to refrain from staying in Kabul hotels, especially the Serena Hotel, due to increased security risks.