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Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn

October 27, 2023 admin

Despite its last-minute scheduling, the meeting at a bookstore in Russia’s westernmost city of Kaliningrad still drew about 60 people, with many outraged by a lawmaker’s efforts to ban abortions in local private clinics. The weeknight turnout surprised and heartened Dasha Yakovleva, one of the organizers, amid recent crackdowns on political activism under President Vladimir…

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Russia Aims To Have Its Own Space Station By 2027

October 27, 2023 admin

ISS is now 25 years old (Representational) Moscow: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the first segment of Russia’s new orbital station, which Moscow sees as the next logical development in space exploration after the International Space Station (ISS), should be put into operation by 2027. In a meeting with space industry officials, Putin also…

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Israel-Hamas Conflict Could Spread Beyond Middle East, Warns Russia President Vladimir Putin

October 25, 2023 admin

Israel-Hamas War: Putin said certain unnamed forces were seeking to provoke further escalation. Moscow: President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday that Israel’s conflict with Hamas could spread well beyond the Middle East and said it was wrong that innocent women, children and old people in Gaza were being punished for other people’s crimes. Putin, who…

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Kremlin rejects speculation that Putin is ill and uses body doubles

October 24, 2023 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin. File. | Photo Credit: AP The Kremlin on October 24 denied a report that President Vladimir Putin was ill, and laughed off persistent rumours that he used body doubles to cover for him in public appearances. “Everything is fine with him, this is absolutely another fake,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said…

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Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Vietnam not to forget roots of their friendship

October 20, 2023 admin

Chinese President Xi Jinping. File | Photo Credit: AP Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Vietnam’s second-highest ranking official on October 20 that both countries must not forget the “original intention” of their traditional friendship. China and the United States have been jostling for influence among Southeast Asian nations including Vietnam, which in September elevated its…

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Putin praises ‘unprecedented’ energy ties with China

October 19, 2023 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, on October 18, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised the “unprecedented” energy cooperation between Moscow and Beijing, as the Kremlin seeks to strengthen its Asian partnerships…

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European Delegates Walk Out As Vladimir Putin Starts Speaking At China Summit

October 19, 2023 admin

This was Vladimir Putin’s second visit to China since the start of the Ukraine war. China organised its biggest diplomatic event this week – a summit to celebrate the belt and road (BRI) project, a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project. President Xi Jinping opened the ceremony in the presence of several world leaders and more than 1,000…

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Lower house of Russian Parliament votes to revoke ratification of global nuclear test ban

October 18, 2023 admin

A view of the members of Russia’s State Duma Lower House of Parliament attending a plenary session in Moscow, on October 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Lower House of Russia’s Parliament on October 18 gave its final approval to a Bill revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty, a move…

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Putin faces no real opposition, spokesman says

October 17, 2023 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, on October 17, 2023. Credit: Sputnik/Grigory Sysoyev/Pool via REUTERS | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS Russian President Vladimir Putin faces no real competition ahead of next year’s election, his spokesman said on Tuesday,…

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Putin’s visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

October 16, 2023 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands after speaking to the media during a signing ceremony following their talks at The Grand Kremlin Palace, in Moscow, Russia, March 21, 2023. Russian President Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s…

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