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'no sports nutrition department'

Kremlin Says Doesn’t Know If Czech Blast, Skripal Poisoning Suspects Work for It

Investigative journalist Christo Grozev said the two are now working as “important representatives of the Kremlin” in Russia's regions.

mind your business

Kremlin Rejects Western Concerns Over Hunger-Striking Navalny's Health

“The state of health of convicts and prisoners on Russian territory cannot and should not be a topic of interest for them.”

diplomatic fallout

‘No De-Escalation’: Russia Reacts to U.S. Sanctions, Biden Speech

Russian officials and television personalities had strong reactions to the measures and Biden’s comments.

'time to de-escalate'

Kremlin Welcomes Biden Call for Dialogue, Criticizes Sanctions

The Kremlin said it was still considering the offer for a Putin-Biden summit the day after the U.S. announced a new round of Russia sanctions.

MILITARY PRESENCE

Kremlin Says Not Moving Toward War With Ukraine

In recent weeks fighting has intensified between Ukraine's army and pro-Russian separatists controlling two regions in the country's east.

extended sympathies

Putin Sends Queen Elizabeth II Condolences Following Prince Philip’s Death

Russia's president wished Queen Elizabeth “courage and spiritual fortitude in the face of a heavy and irreparable loss.”

Donbass Escalation Would Be ‘Beginning of the End’ for Ukraine – Putin Aide

Dmitry Kozak added that Russia “would have to come to the defense” of its citizens in eastern Ukraine “depending on the scale of the fire.”

'working hands'

Virus-Driven Migrant Shortage Keeps Russia From ‘Ambitious Plans’ – Kremlin

The shortage could jeopardize the $400-billion National Projects development package, which was already struggling to meet deadlines.

terms and conditions

Russia Says Hopes to Avoid Ban on Western Tech Giants

Russia earlier this month began disrupting Twitter services in Russia as it ramped up pressure on foreign social media platforms.

violence condemned

Russia 'Concerned' Over Myanmar Civilian Casualties

Russia's deputy defense minister attended Myanmar's military parade over the weekend amid its deadly crackdown on civilians.

atomic tensions

Kremlin Denounces UK Plan to Increase Nuclear Arsenal

The Kremlin said Britain's reversal of its previous commitment to reduce its stockpile "harms international stability."

Stay In Your Lane

Kremlin Says U.S. Should Focus on Texas Instead of Nord Stream 2

The Biden administration is reportedly considering new sanctions on the controversial pipeline.

canceled tradition

Annual March for Boris Nemtsov Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Organizers have asked Moscow authorities to let supporters lay flowers at the site where Nemtsov was murdered instead.

Russia’s Excess Death Spike a ‘Harsh Reality’ of Coronavirus, Kremlin Says

President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly boasted that Russia has seen lower fatality rates than other countries during the pandemic.

Russia Defends Expulsion of European Diplomats

The Kremlin said the shock expulsion was linked to "illegal riots."

Tense Relations

Top EU Diplomat in Moscow Says Ties at 'Low Point' Over Navalny

Josep Borrell and Sergei Lavrov met in Moscow amid growing geopolitical tensions.

'justified' force

‘No Repressions’ Against Pro-Navalny Protesters, Kremlin Says

“The response was tough, but in line with the law,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of the harsh crackdown by law enforcement.

Navalny Fund’s Calls for U.S. Sanctions Confirms ‘Foreign Agent’ Status, Kremlin Says

The Anti-Corruption Foundation sent U.S. President Biden a list of Putin-linked individuals and others who it said should be sanctioned.

Kremlin Seeks Lengthy Jail Term for Navalny – Bloomberg

The threat marks a departure from the Kremlin's previous strategy of jailing him for a few weeks at a time.

ball's in your court

Russia Says Better Ties With U.S. Up to Biden

The Kremlin said that the change in the U.S. presidency will make no difference to Russia.

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