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Changes On The Way

Putin Replaces Rusnano Chief Chubais Amid Reform Push

Putin to replace long-time Rusnano head, Anatoly Chubais, amid a rift.

DIGGING UP THE PAST

Russia Summons Veterans to Help Drive Its New Nazi War Crime Investigations

Research is extending beyond the archives in probes observers say reflect a newfound interest in World War II and how the world remembers it.

Putin Orders Mass Coronavirus Vaccination in Russia ‘Next Week’

Doctors and teachers will be first in line to receive the country's Sputnik V jab.

Struggle For Peace

Putin Urges Post-Soviet Allies to Support Embattled Armenian PM

Putin defended Pashinyan's agreement to a Moscow-brokered peace deal as the Armenian prime minister faces outrage at home.

opinion Alexander Gabuev

Is Putin Really Considering a Military Alliance With China?

In recent years, Moscow has tried to exploit the issue of its rapprochement with Beijing to scare the West with the prospect of a Sino-Russian bloc.

Authorities Probe Navalny’s Coronavirus Interview for ‘Extremism’

“Putin, sitting in his bunker, wishes so desperately for me not to return to Russia,” Navalny said in response to the news.

single passport

Putin Moves to Ban Dual-National Officials

Military and civil servants with access to state secrets would be banned from holding a foreign citizenship or residence permit.

QAnon Gains Traction in Russia

The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the popularity of the pro-Trump viral conspiracy theory.

Investigation Claims to Uncover Putin’s Extramarital Daughter

Her mother owns $100 million in assets as well as a share in Rossiya Bank, which is connected to Russia’s political elite.

'that's not enough'

Putin Still Won't Congratulate Biden Despite Start of Formal Transition

The Kremlin reiterated that Putin won't congratulate Biden before the election results are officially announced.

St. Petersburg Opposition Official Questioned By Police After Ripping Putin Portrait

The deputy reportedly told police he was “angered” that someone had replaced Pushkin’s portrait with one of Putin.

cause for concern

Putin 'Alarmed' by Russia's Spike in Virus Deaths

"It is completely unacceptable to pretend that all is fine," he said.

prosecution-free

Bill to Give Putin Lifetime Immunity Passes First Reading

The bill has sparked rumors that Putin, 68, is planning to step down, but the Kremlin denied this saying he is in good health.

'like a teenager on instagram'

‘A Ward Boss With Nukes’: Obama Unloads on Putin in New Memoir

The former U.S. president shared his unfiltered thoughts on Putin and Russia in his newly published memoir.

Putin ‘Physically Unremarkable,’ Obama Writes in Memoir

Obama likened Putin to “the tough, street-smart ward bosses who used to run the Chicago machine.”

impenetrable bunker

Putin Announces Nuclear Attack-Proof Command Post

Putin emphasized the need to continue working in combat conditions “even in the event of a nuclear strike.”

‘CORRECT TO WAIT’

Russia Won’t Congratulate Biden on U.S. Election Victory Before Official Results – Kremlin

World leaders rushed to congratulate Biden after U.S. networks declared him the winner of the Nov. 3 presidential vote.

PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY

Russia Moves to Grant Ex-Presidents Lifetime Immunity From Prosecution

The proposed new law is part of constitutional reforms that pave the way for Putin to extend his rule until 2036.

nagorno-karabakh

Russia ‘Open’ to Return of Armenia-Held Land to Azerbaijan – Putin

The Armenia-controlled districts surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh are key parts of hampered Russian, French and U.S.-led peace talks.

Demographic policy

Putin Orders Government to Improve Abortion Prevention Efforts

Putin’s order was made public days after a court ruling in Poland resulted in a near-total ban on the procedure there.

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