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Russia Says Ukraine Massing Troops Near Separatist East

Worries continue to grow over an escalation in the long-simmering conflict.

pointing fingers

Ukraine PM Says Russia ‘Absolutely’ Behind Coup Plot

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had said Ukrainian security services uncovered plans for a coup but didn't directly accuse Russia.

russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Dec. 1

Omicron fears. Covid passes. Vaccination push.

FORMAL RECOGNITION

Lukashenko Says Crimea is Russian, Will Visit Peninsula With Putin

The Belarus strongman had previously been non-committal over his position regarding the status of Crimea.

from the altar to a prison cell

Rogue Russian Monk Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison

Father Sergiy he rose to fame after publicly denying the existence of Covid and calling on Russians to resist virus restrictions.

keeping options open

Putin Says Constitutional Right to Re-Election ‘Stabilizes’ Russia

“It’s premature to say who is planning what in 2024,” the Russian president maintained.

Moscow Says West, Ukraine Threaten Russia Security

Putin declined to say whether Moscow planned to move troops across Ukraine's border as the West has been alleging for weeks.

coordinated actions

Putin Calls for Mutual Approval of Covid Vaccines

Russia has not approved any foreign vaccines for use, while its own vaccines are still awaiting WHO and EMA approval.

i predict a riot

Russia Developing AI ‘Minority Report’ Protest Detector – Kommersant

The system will reportedly be able to tell the difference between political and religious rallies, as well as anti-police protests.

Russia Launches Homemade TikTok Alternative

State-owned media conglomerate launches new video-sharing platform as Russia ramps up pressure on foreign tech companies.

stranded abroad

1.5K Russians Stuck in S. Africa Over Omicron Flight Bans

Russia last week banned flights from South Africa and several other southern African countries over the highly mutated strain.

banned from returning

Russia Deports U.S. College Professor After Bard Hit With ‘Undesirable’ Label – Reports

Michael Freese had been a coordinator for Bard’s exchange program with St. Petersburg State University's Smolny College.

Russia Says Developing Sputnik Omicron Booster

Sputnik V's backers said the Omicron-adapted version of the vaccine "can be ready for mass-scale production in 45 days."

FAILURE TO PERSUADE

Russian Vaccine Skeptics Oppose Covid Passes

Even as the country’s excess mortality remains among the world’s highest, many Russians are refusing to accept new public health restrictions.

Russia Says Latest Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Test Successful

Russia, the United States, France and China have all been experimenting with so-called hypersonic glide vehicles.

U.S. to Expel More Russian Diplomats, Moscow Says

Worsening relations have left both countries’ embassies and consulates badly understaffed and unable to provide routine services.

Russian Journalists Barred from Siberian Mine Disaster Survivors — Novaya Gazeta

“Access to the victims is not allowed on doctors’ recommendations,” authorities said.

required learning

Russian Language Added to Central African Republic University Curriculum

Students will reportedly study Russian from the first year of undergraduate studies until the end of postgraduate studies.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

New variant. Ammo blasts. Rock loss.

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