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on March 7, 2015 in World News

Get Vlad! How Putin Blocked the U.S. Pivot to Asia

Get Vlad! How Putin Blocked the U.S. Pivot to Asia “The collapse of the Soviet Union removed the only constraint on Washington’s power to act unilaterally abroad…. Suddenly the United States found itself to be the Uni-power, the ‘world’s only superpower.’ Neoconservatives proclaimed ‘the end of history.’” — Paul Craig Roberts, former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury “Don’t blame the mirror if your face is crooked.” — Russian proverb March 06, 2015 “ICH” – “Counterpunch” – On February 10, 2007, Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at the 43rd Munich Security Conference that created a rift between Washington and Moscow… View Article

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on July 21, 2014 in World News

Steven Seagal kicked out of Estonia music festival

Steven Seagal kicked out of Estonia music festival over his support of Vladimir Putin The star was set to take the stage at Augustibluus on Aug. 14, but in the wake of Putin’s alleged involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, public outcry called for his removal from the festival’s lineup. Steven Seagal isn’t above the law of the land in Estonia. The actor, who has previously vocalized his support of Vladimir Putin, was booted from performing with his band at a blues festival in Estonia in the wake of Russia’s president’s alleged involvement in the downing of… View Article

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on July 18, 2014 in World News

Did MH17 pilot divert INTO the danger zone?

Did MH17 pilot divert INTO the danger zone? Aviation expert claims captain made last-minute change of course over Ukraine because he ‘felt uncomfortable’ Russian military expert claims pilot radioed his concerns about the route before diverting over rebel-held territory Russian media explores theory that Ukrainian armed forces shot down Boeing 777 after mistaking it for Putin’s jet Malaysia Airlines filed flight plan requesting 35,000 feet through airspace but was told to fly at 33,000 Kremlin leader was flying back to Moscow from Brazilian World Cup at around same time passenger plane crashed Russian aviation sources said the routes of the… View Article

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on September 17, 2013 in World News

Lower House considers 50-year ban on convicted pedophiles

Lower House considers 50-year ban on convicted pedophiles entering Russia A Russian MP has suggested a 50-year visa ban for anyone convicted of pedophilia-related crimes, including those who make child pornography or involve the underage in this business. State Duma deputy Aleksandr Sidyakin (United Russia) submitted a  set of amendments to the Law on Entering and Exiting the Russian  Federation that, according to the parliamentarian, would create a   “migration barrier” against the spreading of sex tourism  that involves children. The bill proposes a ban on foreigners which would last 50 years  from the date of conviction for pedophilia-related crimes. This … View Article

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on September 10, 2013 in World News

Pro-Putin majority party sweeps 1st nationwide election day

  Pro-Putin majority party sweeps 1st nationwide election day United Russia candidates won most of Sunday’s municipal polls, and opposition politicians had to admit there were very few voting irregularities. Sunday’s nationwide election day was the first for Russia.  Governors were elected by a direct vote in eight regions, and two  internal republics – Dagestan and Ingushetia – held parliamentary  vote on the issue. Sixteen regions elected members of  legislatives assemblies. Russian media fixed their attention on the mayoral poll in the  capital. The preliminary result shows incumbent acting Mayor  Sergey Sobyanin won the elections in the first round – he … View Article

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on September 9, 2013 in World News

Putin to follow the path of his divine patron

Putin to follow the path of his divine patron, Saint Prince Vladimir Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit commemorative events in Ukraine dedicated to the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia. The visit took place on July 27-28. The head of the Department for Relations with the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox community Kirill Frolov shared his comments on Putin’s upcoming trip with Pravda.Ru. “Vladimir Putin’s route coincides with the route of his divine patron, Equal to the Apostles Saint Prince Vladimir. The president will first visit key celebrations. July 27 will be the… View Article

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on September 6, 2013 in World News

Russia could come to Syria’s aid over US strike

Putin warns Russia could come to Syria’s aid over US strike As he touched down in St. Petersburg on Thursday morning, President Obama  greeted his host Vladimir Putin with a handshake and a smile. But the cordial greeting belies the tinderbox the two leaders are sitting on,  as they posture and deliberate over a potential U.S. strike on Syria — one of  Russia’s closest Mideast allies. Putin escalated concerns about the fallout from any strike when he indicated  in an interview published Wednesday that his country could send Syria and its  neighbors in the region the components of a missile shield… View Article

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on September 2, 2013 in World News

Russians launch dedicated center to fight Atheist extremism

Russians launch dedicated center to fight Atheist extremism group of activists connected with the Russian Orthodox Church are setting up a center against atheist extremism which, according to them, is promoted mainly by foreign-sponsored organizations. The decision was announced this week at a meeting between city residents and deputies of a district council that was held near the pilgrimage center of the Moscow Patriarchate, in south-west Moscow. “The atheist extremism is currently rearing its head. It is sponsored by various funds and NGOs with roots outside Russian borders,” reads the first statement released by the new movement. The group claims… View Article

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on August 31, 2013 in World News

Putin: US Chemical Weapons Claims “Utter Nonsense

Putin: US Chemical Weapons Claims “Utter Nonsense Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared ‘utter nonsense’ the idea that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons on its own people and called on the US to present its supposed evidence to the UN Security Council. Further to this, Putin told Obama that he should consider what the potential fallout from a military strike would be and to take into consideration the suffering of innocent civilians. On Friday, Washington said a plan for a limited military response was in the works to punish Assad for a “brutal and flagrant” chemical attack that… View Article

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on August 17, 2013 in World News

PUTIN AND MINORITIES IN RUSSIA

PUTIN AND MINORITIES IN RUSSIA On February 4th, 2013, Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, addressed the Duma, (Russian Parliament), and gave a speech about the tensions with minorities in Russia: “In Russia live Russians. Any minority, from anywhere, if it wants to live in Russia, to work and eat in Russia, should speak Russian, and should respect the Russian laws. If they prefer Sharia Law, then we advise them to go to those places where that’s the state law. Russia does not need minorities. Minorities need Russia, and we will not grant them special privileges, or try to change our… View Article

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