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Vladimir Putin warns of global tensions similar to 1930s in Davos speech

Putin drew parallels with the 1930s when he said a failure to resolve international problems sparked World War II.

Covid-19: Mexico close to approving Russian vaccine, with little data

The approval process described by Hugo López-Gatell, Mexico's assistant health secretary, sounded like a Cold War spy thriller, and may not foment confidence in the shot

Alexei Navalny being used by West to destabilise Russia: Putin ally

Navalny faces a court hearing on Feb.2

Joe Biden walking a high wire with Russia ahead of call with Vladimir Putin

The relationship is sure to be different than the one Putin enjoyed with Trump

Russia removes travel restrictions from India, Finland, Vietnam, Qatar

Russian Embassy on Tuesday confirmed that it has lifted the travel restrictions from India, Finland, Vietnam and Qatar imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic."For citizens of Finland, Vietnam, #India & Qatar the restrictions on entry to Russia, imposed due to spread of COVID19, are being lifted. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Russian Government Mikhail Mishustin on January 25, 2021," tweeted the Russian Embassy.The Russian government's press statement specified that citizens of these states and those who have a residence permit will be allowed to enter Russia through air checkpoints. Russian citizens, in turn, can also fly to any of these countries.Russia had imposed travel restrictions on March 16, 2020, amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.Russia has registered 19,290 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours taking the tally to 3,738,690 on Monday.

Russia anti-doping agency says it won't appeal Olympic team restrictions

The agency confirmed that it will not file an appeal to further loosen restrictions on its teams at the Olympics and other major sports events

Russia's Covid-19 cases up 21,127 to 37,19,400; Moscow remains worst-hit

According to the statement, 31,31,760 people have so far recovered, including 22,445 recoveries reported over the past day

Pakistan approves emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine

Pakistan has authorised the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V, the third anti-Covid-19 vaccine approved by the country against the deadly coronavirus, authorities said on Sunday

Russia registers 21,127 Covid cases in past 24 hours, tally at 3,719,400

Russia registered 21,127, Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, up from 20,921 the day before, taking the tally to 3,719,400, the coronavirus response center said on Sunday.

Russia awaits response from Joe Biden's admin on proposal to mend ties

Zakharova also urged the Biden administration to "promptly take all necessary measures" to restore phone communication at the Russian Consulate General in New York

European Union leaders call on Russia to immediately release Alexei Navalny

EU summit host Charles Michel said the leaders "expect Russia to urgently proceed with the independent and transparent investigation into the attack on his life"

US to seek five-year extension of key arms control treaty with Russia

Biden's nominee for Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that Biden would extend the treaty

OPEC+ compliance with oil production cuts at 99% in December, says report

The figure is slightly below November's 101 percent

Russia: Navalny calls on supporters after court jails him for 30 days

Navalny was arrested at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday following his return to Russia from Germany after five years

Judge orders Alexei Navalny to be remanded in custody for 30 days: Report

The ruling concluded an hours-long court hearing set up at a police precinct where the politician was held since his arrest at a Moscow airport Sunday

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained after landing at Moscow airport

The prisons service said he would be held in custody until a court rules on his case. No date for a court appearance was immediately announced

US State Dept calls for release of Russian Opposition leader Navalny

On Sunday, Navalny landed at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport where he was detained

Russia blasts US for imposing sanctions on Cuba as terrorism sponsor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement that Cuba was designated as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism" for "repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism

Russia denies Mike Pompeo's allegation of links between Iran, al-Qaeda

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that there is no evidence of Iran's ties with terrorist group al-Qaeda, after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made such an accusation.

Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan to restore transportation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to take joint measures to restore transportation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region recently freed from armed conflict