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Lead photograph accompanying Al Jazeera's report on the Russian diesel agreement

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Russia's partial lifting of its diesel export ban will not affect domestic consumers, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, as exports resume under the Putin-Trump deal.

October 10, 2026

by Russia Desk

German security forces at Leipzig Airport following the GRU drone incident in August 2026

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Three European intelligence chiefs issued a rare joint warning Sunday that Russia could test NATO's collective defence in months, not years, citing the Leipzig Airport drone incident as a decisive shift in Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics. Their assessments diverged internally

September 21, 2026

by Russia Desk

Drone strike damage in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 2026

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

Russia launched 172 drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, killing two in Zaporizhzhia, where apartment blocks burned

Voters at a polling station in Russia during the 2026 State Duma election

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russia's Duma election closed September 20 with United Russia leading exit polls at 53.5% as fraud

Russian Armed Forces prevented the landing of saboteurs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the left bank of the Dnieper

The Russian armed forces prevented the landing of Ukrainian saboteurs on the left bank of the Dnieper, reports RIA News . According to the source of the agency, the Armed Forces of

May 9, 2023

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Demand for St. George ribbons and the Russian tricolor has grown on the marketplaces for Victory Day

At Wildberries, by the Victory Day, the demand for St. George ribbons has increased. From April 6 to May 6 of this year, the leading product in the “Gift Wrapping” category at

May 9, 2023

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Pushilin signed a decree on renaming Donetsk to Stalino for 3 days a year

Acting Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic Denis Pushilin signed a decree on renaming the capital of the region. According to the document, Donetsk will be renamed Stalino three times a year

May 8, 2023

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Nutritionist Solomatina told how to enjoy without chocolate

Dietitian Elena Solomatina recommended replacing chocolate with a number of products that also affect the pleasure center, but do less harm to a person. In order to protect your body from the

May 8, 2023

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Scientists told why, in order to maintain health, work should be close to home

Scientists from Sweden have found that a long road to the place of work has a negative impact on health. Thus, it is better to look for an office near the house.

May 8, 2023

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New health benefits found in onions

The Slovak publication Pravda described new onion properties that are extremely beneficial for human health. First of all, this vegetable, available to everyone, is a reliable natural antibiotic that successfully fights various

May 8, 2023

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Revealed the mystery of the “bloody” sweating hippos

Scientists have named the reason why hippos in Africa sweat ‘blood’. It’s all about the red substances that are released through the pores of these huge animals. At the same time, Gismeteo

May 8, 2023

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China blames television for several types of cancer in women

Chinese oncologists from the Cancer Center at Zhongshan Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou said that watching TV significantly increases the risk of endometrial and breast cancer, as well as low-grade serous ovarian

May 8, 2023

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The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Reznikov said that the Russian hypersonic missile “Dagger” was shot down by the American Patriot air defense system.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said yesterday that the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to shoot down the Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile thanks to the American Patriot air defense system. The portal reports

May 8, 2023

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Hepatologist Bueverov named the three most harmful alcoholic beverages to Russian citizens

Hepatologist Alexey Bueverov in an interview “Aif” listed the three most harmful alcoholic beverages for Russians. In general, there is no such official rating, because each specialist is inclined to name his

May 8, 2023

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Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russian Armed Forces prevented the landing of saboteurs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the left bank of the Dnieper

Demand for St. George ribbons and the Russian tricolor has grown on the marketplaces for Victory Day

Pushilin signed a decree on renaming Donetsk to Stalino for 3 days a year

Nutritionist Solomatina told how to enjoy without chocolate

Scientists told why, in order to maintain health, work should be close to home

New health benefits found in onions

Revealed the mystery of the “bloody” sweating hippos

China blames television for several types of cancer in women

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Reznikov said that the Russian hypersonic missile “Dagger” was shot down by the American Patriot air defense system.

Hepatologist Bueverov named the three most harmful alcoholic beverages to Russian citizens

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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