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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

Chairman of the Union of Summer Residents, told how to disinfect the dacha by the summer

Chairman of the Union of Gardeners Nikita Chaplin told how to get rid of pests and disinfect the dacha by the summer. The dacha season has begun: it has become warmer in

May 2, 2023

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Polish authorities have evicted a school attached to the Russian Embassy from a building in Warsaw. What is known

On April 29, Polish authorities evicted a secondary school attached to the Russian embassy from a building in Warsaw, claiming Russian diplomats illegally owned the facility. The Russian Foreign Ministry called the

May 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

New high-strength steel developed by Russian scientists has an optimal chemical composition

Russian scientists have developed a new steel that is resistant to extreme impacts and wear. The achievement of the authors was due to the correct selection of alloying additives. The development of

May 2, 2023

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Nutritionist Solomatina advised eating green onions to strengthen blood vessels

According to nutritionist Elena Solomatina, green onions not only kill bacteria and strengthen blood vessels, but also help prevent diabetes. Green onions, a rich source of vitamin C, promote collagen synthesis and

May 2, 2023

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Citizens of Canada with call signs Rambo and Roland died near Bakhmut

Two Canadians who fought alongside the Ukrainian Armed Forces died near Bakhmut. On this subject informed CBC, citing other fighters. Kyle Ronald Porter was 27 years old, he came to Ukraine from

May 2, 2023

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director of Soyuzmultfilm on the consequences of the departure of foreign software makers

The departure of foreign software producers will not stop the production of domestic cartoons, but now the situation raises more questions than answers for animators. Boris Mashkovtsev, director of Soyuzmultfilm, spoke about

May 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Prigozhin informed about the liquidation of the commander of the territorial defense forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Igor Tantsyura

The head of the Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said that this afternoon his gunners destroyed the car in which the commander of the territorial defense forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

May 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

persistent pain and fever without SARS may indicate cancer

All types of cancer have unique symptoms, but oncologist Ivan Karasev has suggested some common signs that may indicate the development of the disease. The doctor advised to pay attention to symptoms

May 2, 2023

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Russia has resumed flights with Morocco. Where else can Russians relax this summer

Since May 2, Russia and Morocco have resumed direct flights. The flight from Moscow Domodedovo to Casablanca will depart twice a week. On this subject reported RIA Novosti with reference to the

May 2, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Donbass blind hermit predicted the completion of the NWO

Former archaeologist and now prophet Nikolai Tarasenko told how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will end. The 76-year-old elder believes that the fighting will end with a Russian victory. Ukraine will

May 2, 2023

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Russia Desk

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

Chairman of the Union of Summer Residents, told how to disinfect the dacha by the summer

Polish authorities have evicted a school attached to the Russian Embassy from a building in Warsaw. What is known

New high-strength steel developed by Russian scientists has an optimal chemical composition

Nutritionist Solomatina advised eating green onions to strengthen blood vessels

Citizens of Canada with call signs Rambo and Roland died near Bakhmut

director of Soyuzmultfilm on the consequences of the departure of foreign software makers

Prigozhin informed about the liquidation of the commander of the territorial defense forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Igor Tantsyura

persistent pain and fever without SARS may indicate cancer

Russia has resumed flights with Morocco. Where else can Russians relax this summer

Donbass blind hermit predicted the completion of the NWO

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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