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russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Sept. 24

New cases rising. Deaths surpass 19,000. Vaccine race.

shortened recovery

Russia’s Coronavirus Drug to Be Sold in 23 Countries

Serbia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and several Latin American countries are among those that will sell the drug.

Russia Seizes Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Apartment

The move comes as part of a $1-million court ruling in favor of "Putin's chef" Yevgeny Prigozhin, Navalny's spokeswoman said.

armed and ready

Russia's Season of War Games Unites West-Weary Allies

"These exercises are the main annual test of the Russian Armed Forces' readiness to engage in a large-scale conflict," one analyst said.

Russia’s 2nd Potential Coronavirus Vaccine Nears Approval

Volunteers were said to be “feeling good” after taking the peptide-based jab called EpiVacCorona.

Jailed U.S. Investor Calvey Denied MRI Scan for Cancer Treatment – FT

Doctors were reportedly forced to remove the tumor using an outdated method that required an additional round of radiation therapy.

New Virus Cases in Moscow Climb to June Levels

On Thursday, the capital recorded 1,050 new cases, the highest figure since June 23.

off-limits content

TikTok Admits to Deleting Russian Videos at Government's Request

TikTok denied that the platform restricted LGBT content in Russia.

Secret Lukashenko Inauguration Triggers Fresh Belarus Clashes

Footage showed riot police violently dispersing protesters while some demonstrators including women had bloodied faces.

PERSONA-NON-GRATA

Bulgaria Expels Two Russian Diplomats for Spying

The two diplomats were given 72 hours to leave the country.

U.S. Sanctions Russian Tycoon's Central Africa Business

the US treasury sanctioned both those close to both Kremlin-linked financier Yevgeniy Prigozhin as well as the FSB.

Moscow Expands List of European Officials Banned From Russia

The Foreign Ministry pointed to "hostile steps" against Russia and its citizens.

'deepfake' news

RT Trolls Trump With Post-Election Job Offer

If Trump loses the Nov. 3 election, he at least has one Plan B option.

toxic shipments

Russia’s Nuclear Waste Imports Likely Larger Than Declared – Greenpeace

Environmental activists say importing nuclear waste is illegal and threatens human and environmental safety.

Yandex Shares Hit Record High as Analysts Cheer $5.5Bln Tinkoff Deal

Investors pour into Yandex stock on deal that will make tech giant Russia’s leading fintech firm.

Friendly Fire Suspected in Russian Fighter Jet Crash

A missile may have accidentally hit the Su-30 during exercises, a regional emergency services source told TASS.

Navalny Leaves German Hospital One Month After Near-Fatal Poisoning

Doctors at Berlin's Charité hospital said a full recovery is "possible" for the opposition leader.

6 Convicts Tunnel Out of Russian Prison

Four the fugitives were reportedly serving lengthy sentences for drug offenses and two were imprisoned for murder.

Russian Narcotics Officer Caught Growing Marijuana to Meet Drug Arrest Quota

Agents found two marijuana plantations run by the drug enforcement officer, investigators said.

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