UN rights office ‘deeply troubled’ by Russian activist Aleksei Navalny’s arrest
New York: The UN human rights office (OHCHR) have raised alarm over the arrest of Russian opposition activist Aleksei Navalny and called for his immediate release. The office said in a tweet that they were "deeply troubled" by the arrest and called on the Government to respect his right to legal due process.
Russia registers 17 ceasefire violations in Syria, Turkey records 5
Moscow/Sputnik: The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has registered 17 ceasefire violations in Syria over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side has registered five, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Chinese national in Russia forged COVID-19 test results to go home: Chinese Embassy
Moscow/Sputnik: A Chinese national living in Russia changed his COVID-19 test results to board a flight back to China and tested positive upon returning, the Chinese Embassy in Russia said on Tuesday.
Vaccination with Russia’s Sputnik V to start in Argentina from Tuesday: Authorities
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: The delivery of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine doses to Argentina is expected to be completed by Monday and vaccination will start on Dec 29, the press service of Argentina’s president informed in a statement.
Greece extends entry permission for Russians until Jan 7
Athens/Sputnik: Greece is extending entry permission for up to 500 Russian citizens per week, provided that they test negative for COVID-19 and have all the necessary documents, the decision was published by the Government Gazette on Sunday.
Death toll from sanitizer poisoning in Russia's Republic of Sakha rises to 7: Watchdog
Moscow/Sputnik: The number of people, who have died after drinking sanitizer in Russia's Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), has risen to seven, the regional department of the federal public health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said on Saturday.
Almost 600 Syrians return home from Lebanon over past 24 Hours : Russian Military
Moscow/Sputnik: Almost 600 Syrian refugees have returned home from Lebanon in the past 24-hour period, the Russian Defense Ministry's center for Syrian reconciliation said on Sunday.
Wasington: US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has said the biggest challenge for US national security is the increasing aggression of Russia and China.
WHO says Russia shared data on phase I, II clinical trials of COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V
Moscow/Sputnik: Russia has shared with the World Health Organization (WHO) the data obtained during phase I and II of the clinical trials of its Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19, an adviser at the WHO's Western Pacific Regional Office said on Tuesday.
Russia registers 5 ceasefire violations in Syria, Turkey records no breaches: Ministry
Moscow/Sputnik: The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has registered five ceasefire violations in Syria over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side did not record any truce breaches, the Russian Defense Ministry said in its daily bulletin on Sunday.
Nine foreign countries to join Russia's counter-terror drills Kavkaz in September - Shoigu
Moscow/Sputnik: Nine foreign countries will join the Kavkaz-2020 strategic counter-terror drills in Russia later in September, while nine other nations will send their military observers, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
Alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader a ‘grave concern’, says chemical weapons watchdog
New York: The allegation that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a Cold War-era nerve agent is “a matter of grave concern”, the head of the UN-backed Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said on Thursday.
LDPR Leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky vaccinated against Coronavirus
Moscow/Sputnik: Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky has been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the party's press service said in a statement.
France investigates senior military officer suspected spying for Russia
Paris/Sputnik: An investigation has been launched into a senior French military officer over a "security breach," French Defense Minister Florence Parly told Europe 1 radio broadcaster on Sunday amid reports the officer had passed classified information to Russia.
Chinese military says participation in army games to boost partnership with Russia
Kubinka/Sputnik: The Chinese military's participation in the sixth International Army Games 2020 will contribute to strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Russia, as well as give an impetus to international military cooperation, Deputy Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army group, Senior Col. Liu Zhaoming told Sputnik.