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LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | July 27

Record-setting deaths. Moscow cases soar. Mandatory vaccination.

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Russia Jails Anti-Lockdown Protesters for 5+ Years – Kommersant

Over 2,000 people demanded an end to coronavirus self-isolation orders in the North Caucasus city of Vladikavkaz last April.

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Russia Approves Combined Sputnik V, AstraZeneca Trials

Sputnik V's developers believe that its effectiveness against the virus can be increased by combining it with other vaccines.

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Russia Starts Building Upgraded ‘Doomsday Plane’ – Reports

The top-secret planes are designed to protect the Russian president and other top officials in the event of a nuclear war.

Women Athletes Power Russian Olympic Committee Team to Medals in Tokyo

The ROC has snapped up 12 medals after three days of competition.

Russia Blocks 49 Navalny-Linked Websites, Allies Say

The blocked sites include the jailed Kremlin critic's personal website as well as those of lawyer Lyubov Sobol and Navalny's regional network.

Russia to Pay 1.1Bln Euros Per Year Under EU Carbon Tax – Reports

Russia will likely pay more taxes to the EU than any other country, RBC cited its calculations as saying.

economic benefits

Russia Eyes Free-Trade Zone on Islands Disputed by Japan

Japan issued a protest over Prime Minister Mishustin's visit to the Kuril Islands.

VACCINE DIPLOMACY

Libya to Probe Delayed Sputnik V Deliveries – Reports

The country is waiting for 500,000 second doses.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Boasts of prowess. Aid to Cuba. Olympic medals.

NATIONAL INTERESTS

Putin Warns of 'Lethal' Strikes at Russian Warship Parade

The Russian leader's boast comes days after military officials announced tests of advanced new weapons.

Russia Sends Aid to Cuba After Anti-Government Protests

The cargo included food, personal protective equipment and more than 1 million medical masks.

Karpin Takes Over as Russia Football Manager

Karpin's predecessor was sacked after Russia was eliminated in the group stage of Euro 2020.

U.S., Russia to Hold New Talks to Encourage Stability

The so-called Strategic Stability Dialogue will take place July 28 amid U.S-Russian tensions on multiple fronts.

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Russia Calls Taliban ‘Rational,’ Blames Afghan Gov’t for Blocking Talks

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the Taliban delegation promised not to threaten ex-Soviet Central Asian states and to fight the Islamic State.

Russian Olympic Team’s Vaccinations Lag Other Countries’ Rates

Just half of Russia’s athletes have had their jabs.

COMMERCIAL OBLIGATIONS

Russian State TV Cuts from Ukraine to Ad in Olympic Opening Ceremony Broadcast

Channel One says the omission was a scheduled commercial break, not a snub.

Russian Investigative News Site The Insider Added to ‘Foreign Agents’ List

The outlet is known for its work with Bellingcat on investigations into the poisonings of Alexei Navalny and former spy Sergei Skripal.

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Russia on Track to Deliver Fighter Jets to Myanmar – Reports

Russia will deliver Su-30 jets and Yak-130 training aircraft to Myanmar's military junta, a top defense cooperation official reportedly said.

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