It’s gonna be a ruff landing! Russia’s dogtroopers undergo parachute training – by leaping out of planes at 13,000ft The parachuting system can drop dogs from 13,000 ft with their handlers Preliminary trials have been successful and the dogs are able to perform ‘adequately’ Russia’s state technology group said the system would be ready for … Read more
Russia’s second richest oligarch faces a £5billion divorce showdown with his ex-wife in London after she got ‘just’ a £65million payout from the metal tycoon. The Court of Appeal ruled Natalia Potanina, 59, can bring a financial claim against 60-year-old Vladimir Potanin in the English courts. She is seeking around £5billion from the businessman, who is … Read more
Brazil’s health regulatory agency rejected importing the Russian-made Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine following an emergency request from 14 state governors struggling to contain a deadly second wave of the virus that is battering Latin America’s largest nation. The decision was made Monday by Anvisa’s five-strong board which voted unanimously not to approve the vaccine after technical … Read more
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov wears a face mask with anti-quarantine message on it during China tour – as his staff say both the mask and the slogan ‘suit him just right’ Sergei Lavrov is on a two-day visit to China to meet with his counterpart Wang Yi He was gifted the mask by journalists in honour … Read more
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov wears a face mask with an x-rated anti-quarantine slogan across it during China tour Sergei Lavrov is on a two-day visit to China to meet with his counterpart Wang Yi He was gifted the mask by journalists in honour of his 71st birthday on Sunday Russia’s foreign ministry said ‘the mask … Read more
Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon today mounted a staunch defence of the AstraZeneca vaccine after the Netherlands and Ireland became the latest EU states to pause its use. The PM insisted the jabs are ‘both safe and effective’ as the First Minister urged Britons to keep coming forward, pointing to ‘significant and growing evidence of … Read more
Russia’s Sputnik V Covid vaccine works well against UK and South African variants of the virus, researchers say Vladimir Putin green-lit approval for mass-use of Sputnik V in Russia last August Last month is order review of the vaccine’s effectiveness against new variants Researchers suggest the Russian-made shot protects against UK and South African variants … Read more
Russia expels diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany for ‘attending’ rally supporting Alexei Navalny Thousands took to streets in Russia during January in support of Alexei Navalny Diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden face expulsion from Russia World leaders criticise move by Russia’s Foreign Ministry, calling it ‘unjustified’ By Antony Thrower For Mailonline Published: 17:18 GMT, … Read more
Russia’s controversial coronavirus vaccine is 92 per cent effective at blocking symptomatic illness, early trial results suggest Russia’s controversial coronavirus vaccine is 92 per cent effective at blocking symptomatic illness, trial results suggest. Just 16 out of 16,500 people given the two-dose jab – dubbed Sputnik V – developed symptoms, while no-one died from the disease … Read more
Russia’s controversial coronavirus vaccine is 92 per cent effective at blocking symptomatic illness, early trial results suggest Russia’s controversial coronavirus vaccine is 92 per cent effective at blocking symptomatic illness, early trial results suggest. Just 16 out of 16,500 people given the two-dose jab – dubbed Sputnik V – developed symptoms, while no-one died from the … Read more