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Communications ministry proposes isolation of Russian internet traffic to prevent hacks
Russia’s Communications Ministry has developed a program that would allow the isolation of all internal internet traffic on servers located within the country, thus minimizing the risk of foreign hackers meddling with sensitive data.
‘Declaration of war’: Russian MPs blast US plans to enforce N. Korea sanctions on foreign territory
A senior Russian senator says the American bill allowing the US Navy to enforce international sanctions on North Korea through the control of Russian ports is a violation of international law, and is equal to a declaration of war.
Russians approve of ‘Immortal Regiment’ memorial act, poll shows
According to the latest polls, almost all Russians report a positive attitude to parades and rallies in which ordinary citizens carry photos of their relatives who fought the Nazis in WWII, known as ‘Immortal Regiment.’
Govt reports successful execution of Putin’s ‘May Orders’ program
The Russian government has released a detailed report on the timely and successful execution of the major program of the country’s development, laid out by President Vladimir Putin in 2012 and known as the May Orders.
Most Russians want Le Pen as next French president, poll shows
Almost two-thirds of Russians support Marine Le Pen in the current French presidential campaign, with just 8 percent preferring Emmanuel Macron as the next leader of France.
Lawmakers propose obligatory psychological selection of Russian military conscripts
Several Russian senators have drafted a bill detailing the psychological and professional assessment of military conscripts in order to determine their future assignments in various military branches and roles.
Putin tops latest polls by wide margin
About half of the respondents who said they would vote in a presidential election if it took place next weekend said they would vote for current Russian President Vladimir Putin, with all competitors falling below the 3.5% margin of error.
United Russia MP denounces dye attacks on opposition as criminal violence
A lawmaker representing parliamentary majority party United Russia has describes recent attacks on opposition figures using green antiseptic dye as hooliganism and criminal violence, adding that the culprits should be found and punished.
US justice rejects extradition request by Russian pilot Yaroshenko
The plea of extradition to Russia that Konstantin Yaroshenko had filed over “cruel and humiliating” conditions in the Fort Dix Prison has been rejected by US officials.
Easing of info war with West not in sight, battle for minds to intensify – Russian intel chief
Strengthening information security is as important as increasing military capabilities, Sergey Naryshkin, Russia’s foreign intelligence chief, said, adding that tensions in the ideological war with the West sometimes exceed Cold War levels.
