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Ready to offer Covid-19 vaccine to UN staff, offices free of cost: Russia
Russia is sure that all capacities of the global pharmaceutical industry need to be employed so as to provide free access to vaccination for the population in the foreseeable future, Putin remarked
 "Ready to offer Covid-19 vaccine to UN staff, offices free of cost: Russia")
Russia's Oppn leader Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days
The German hospital treating Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for poisoning says his condition improved enough for him to be released from the facility
 "Russia's Oppn leader Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days")
Russia's Yandex in talks to buy online bank Tinkoff for $5.5 billion
Tinkoff is the world's largest bank that is fully online, with more than 10 million customers across Russia
 "Russia's Yandex in talks to buy online bank Tinkoff for $5.5 billion")
Egypt to Philippines: Russia's dominance of the wheat world keeps growing
In 20 years, Russia has gone from being reliant on wheat imports to accounting for a fifth of global sales, as its fertile soils generate bigger harvests at attractive prices
 "Egypt to Philippines: Russia's dominance of the wheat world keeps growing")
What a gift: Russia offers United Nations staff free virus vaccines
What do you do when Vladimir Putin offers you Russia's new coronavirus vaccine, for free? United Nations staff around the world are now facing that choice
 "What a gift: Russia offers United Nations staff free virus vaccines")
After Sputnik-V, Russia to register second Covid-19 vaccine by Oct 15
Russia registered its first vaccine candidate, developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Institute, in August.
Russia 'confident' on Covid-19 vaccine, to share legal risks: Report
With the global vaccine race hotting up, and dozens of candidates being tested on humans, backers of Russia's 'Sputnik-V' shot see liability as a key battleground as they aim to capture market share
Russia asked to apply for Sputnik V vaccine trials in India via local rep
Can't let the guard down for next 2-3 months against Covid, says V K Paul of NITI Aayog; ICMR chief sas 50% vaccine efficacy acceptable in case of respiratory viruses
 "Russia asked to apply for Sputnik V vaccine trials in India via local rep")
Top headlines: Tata-Mistry shares' dispute, India trials for Russia vaccine
Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Tata-Mistry shares' dispute, India trials for Russia vaccine")
India trials for Russia's Covid vaccine may start in few weeks: Dr Reddy's
The trials are part of a deal between the Russian Direct Investment Fund and Dr Reddy's.
Navalny says agent found 'in & on' his body, asks Russia to return clothes
Navalny was kept in an induced coma for more than a week while being treated with an antidote
World Coronavirus Dispatch: World economy to shrink 4.5% this yr, says OECD
The better view reflects the strong economic pickup in recent months and the vast injection of public resources
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: World economy to shrink 4.5% this yr, says OECD")
Moscow's Covid-19 toll rises by 13, crosses 5,000 mark, death toll up by 11
Moscow's COVID-19 death toll has risen by 13 over the past day to 5,057, the Russian capital's coronavirus response centre said in a statement on Saturday."Another 13 patients, who were diagnosed with pneumonia and tested positive for the coronavirus infection, died in Moscow," the centre said.On Friday, the single-day increase to the death toll was 11.
 "Moscow's Covid-19 toll rises by 13, crosses 5,000 mark, death toll up by 11")
Russia to ramp up military presence in far east over geopolitical tensions
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said the military presence will be strengthened in the Far East in the wake of rising geopolitical tensions in the region.
 "Russia to ramp up military presence in far east over geopolitical tensions")
US sends troops, armoured vehicles to Syria to counter Russia forces
The US has deployed additional troops and armored vehicles into eastern Syria after a number of clashes with Russian forces
 "US sends troops, armoured vehicles to Syria to counter Russia forces")
Govt in talks with Russia for advancement of Covid-19 vaccine: Health Min
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has informed that it has received information about one Covid-19 vaccine developed and approved in Russia
 "Govt in talks with Russia for advancement of Covid-19 vaccine: Health Min")
Covid-19: Dr Reddy's to distribute Russian vaccine in India. What we know
While Dr Reddy's Labs is preparing for clinical trials of Sputnik V, major manufacturers in the country are sceptical about the drug
 "Covid-19: Dr Reddy's to distribute Russian vaccine in India. What we know")
Navalny ally says Russian probe would show Putin responsible for poisoning
The comments were made on YouTube by Georgy Alburov, a member of Navalny's team
Poison was on water bottle in Alexei Navalny's hotel room: Colleagues
Navalny fell violently ill on a flight in Russia last month and was airlifted to Berlin for treatment
Covid-19: Mass production of Sputnik V likely to take several months
Vaccine makers here feel the Sputnik is still a work in progress and needs time to develop
 "Covid-19: Mass production of Sputnik V likely to take several months")
