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Can Russia trust Donald Trump?

Can Russia trust Donald Trump?

Donald Trump still has not appointed two key people in his government. Yet, it is already possible to draw conclusions about the directions of foreign policy that Trump will pursue when serving as President. Trump's arrival to the White House heralds the end of America as the stronghold of the liberal order

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Putin speaks the truth and shames the devil: Russian border ends nowhere

Putin speaks the truth and shames the devil: 'Russian border ends nowhere'

On November 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "Russian border ends nowhere." When awarding the prize of the Russian Geographical Society one of the nominations, Vladimir Putin conducted a mini-exam in geography for five-year-old erudite Timofei Tsoi and nine-year-old Miroslav Askirko

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Thirteen things that one can find only in Russia and nowhere else

Thirteen things that one can find only in Russia and nowhere else

Love for Motherland may not be unconditional. It is not easy for some people to love everything about their homeland. However, there are a few things that can melt the hearts of even die-hard cosmopolitans. There are many of such things in Russia that no other country. Have you heard of kvass, okroshka, buckwheat and birch juice?

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Gracias, Fidel Castro! Your legacy remains!

Gracias, Fidel Castro! Your legacy remains!

Fidel Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, former President of Cuba for nearly five decades, formerly third-longest standing Head of State, has passed away this Friday night but remains as a colossal monument to human endeavor and social achievement, a tremendous history is the story book of humankind. Y los sueños, sueños son...

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Russian scientists create space gecko micro-robot

Russian scientists create space gecko micro-robot

Russian scientists intend to test a unique prototype of the microrobot with hairy "legs" that imitate the movement of a gecko. The tests are going to take place in open space on the outside surface of the International Space Station. The gecko robot can operate under temperatures ranging from -200 to +200 degrees Celsius

Incidents

International community ignores use of chemical weapons in Syria

International community ignores use of chemical weapons in Syria

The Russian Defense Ministry has found evidence proving that ISIS terrorists use poisonous substances in Syria. According to the official spokesman for the department, Major-General Igor Konashenkov, a rapid identification of nine samples showed the presence of chlorine and white phosphorous in weapons

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Russia ready to freeze oil output - Putin

Russia ready to freeze oil output - Putin

Russian President Putin said at a press conference after the APEC summit in Lima that Russia was ready to freeze oil production on the current level. The move will not cause any damage to the Russian energy sector. If Arab countries agree to freeze oil production, Russia can join them to boost oil prices

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The price of no change is unacceptable UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

"The price of no change is unacceptable" UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

We believe in and work for a world where women and girls can flourish and prosper peacefully alongside men and boys, sharing in and benefitting from societies that value their skills and accept their leadership. Violence against women and girls has a devastating impact on individuals and on the society.

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Russia to make gold out of coal

Russia to make gold out of coal

The Russian experts have learnt how to make gold out of coal. Scientists of the Amur region developed an experimental device which is able of extracting up to 1g of the precious metal from a ton of...

US to deploy full-scale military bases in Black Sea area

US to deploy full-scale military bases in Black Sea area

NATO’s plans on global dominance and weakening of competing countries, Russia first of all, will not be reconsidered by the new US Administration.

Russia has become the only defender of Christian values

Russia has become the only defender of Christian values

US to deploy full-scale military bases in Black Sea area

Russia to make gold out of coal

Student from Siberia makes furniture around him levitate

Saakashvili – Lost at Sea in Odessa

Russian scientists create space gecko micro-robot

Magnus Carlsen loses to Russia's Karjakin and walks out of press conference

International community ignores use of chemical weapons in Syria