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Fight resumes in Nagorno-Karabakh

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In a shocking development, the fight between Armenia and Azerbaijan has resumed in the Nagorno-Karabakh.

The resumption of the fight mocks the agreement both the countries reached few days ago at the behest of Russia.

Both the countries have blamed each other for the resumption of the fight.

Armenia claims that around six of its soldiers have been injured during the fight. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan alleges that around four of its soldiers have been killed because of the fight.

Both the countries claim their right over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Internationally, it is recognized as the part of Azerbaijan, but is controlled ethnic Armenians.

The agreement, though has brought a short-term solution to the crisis, has largely left the actual issue unattended.

The main reason for the resumption of the fight is, in a sense, the lack of clarity of the agreement reached between the two countries.

Armenia has the indirect support of Russia, which played a pivotal role in the development of the agreement to deescalate the tension in the disputed region.

Likewise, Azerbaijan enjoys the direct backing of Turkey, as well as the indirect support of the western world, which is led by Germany and France.

Russian peacekeepers are stationing in the region. It is yet to be seen how they will handle the situation.  

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Russia begins vaccination program

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The European country of Russia has begun its vaccination program in an attempt to bring the Covid-19 crisis under control. The program has commenced in the Russian capital of Moscow.  

For the program, it uses Sputnik V, a vaccine it developed few months ago. The vaccine is said to be around 95 per cent effective.

The vaccine was originally registered in August. Initially, it was denounced on the ground that it lacked the backing of proper clinal trials.

It is said that the vaccine is still in the stage of mass testing.  

This weekend, thousands of people will receive the first of two jabs.

Recently, a top Russian official indicated that the country would commence its vaccination program soon.

The world is closely watching the development in Russia. It is still not clear how fast Russia will be able to meet its vaccine production target.

As many as two million doses of the vaccine is expected to be produced with in the end of this year.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin recently said in the preliminary stage the vaccine was being offered to people in the city of 13 million who work in schools and the health service, and social workers.

He added that the list would grow as more of the vaccine became available.

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Russia arrests Volga Maniac

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Finally, marking an end to the unpleasant suspense, the Russian police have arrested a serial killer, known by the name Volga Maniac.

The police have got a breakthrough after it announced a huge reward.

The criminal is suspected to have murdered as many as 26 women. The majority of his victims are elderly women. The murders have been committed to robe valuables from the victims.  

The suspect is a 38-year-old man. He is a locksmith by profession. He is a known criminal. He is known to the police as a thief.

The suspect has attained the name Volga Maniac as the crimes have been committed in the regions along Volga River.

The investigation is underway. The suspect has been questioned by the Russian police. The police is expected to come up with a press release regarding the matter soon.

It is with the support of forensic research and biological analysis the initial breakthrough in the case have been achieved.

The suspect is alleged to have gained access to the homes of the victims by posing as a utility worker, before using objects such as dressing-gown cords and electricity cables to strangle them.

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Russian Covid-19 vaccine less expensive than competitors

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The vaccine developed by Russia to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, Sputnik V, will be less expansive than the other vaccines which are expected to hit the market along with the Russian vaccine in the near future, as per a latest report.

Russia is the first country which has come up with a strong vaccine against the virus outbreak – which has brought the world to a standstill.

Though the west initially expressed scepticism over the efficiency of the vaccine, it has later softened its stand against the vaccine.

The main allegation against the vaccine is that it was launched before the completion of its final phase of clinical examination.

Notably, as per a recent study report, the efficiency of the Russian vaccine is not less than 95 per cent.

The west also now admits that the vaccine made by Russian is not less than 90 per cent effective.

It is learned that India will join hands with Russia for the mass production of the Russian-made vaccine.

In a recent statement, Russia has said that an Indian pharma company, Hetero, has agreed to produce in India over 100 million doses every year.

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Nagorno-Karabakh War: Russia scores at the expense of the EU

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The Nagorno-Karabakh War is the most brutal war the continent of Europe has witnessed in its recent history.

The battle was between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Nagorno-Karabakh is a region located between these two countries. The region was controlled by ethnic Armenians, though was internationally recognized as a part of Azerbaijan. The conflict began, when Azerbaijan launched a military move to establish its recognised claim over the territory.

Azerbaijan had the support of Turkey and even the European Union.

When the war reached its final stage, Armenia, which enjoyed the indirect support of Russia, was at a losing end.

Generally speaking, Azerbaijan has won the war by establishing its authority of the majority of the land which were under the control of ethnic Armenians.

But, actually, the real winner is not Azerbaijan and Turkey; it is Russia.

It is Russia which has brokered a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

What the development points at is the failure of the European Union – which is considered as the most powerful organisation based in Europe.

In reality, Russia has won where the European Union has miserably failed. What the incident exposes is the weakness of the union, which boats of its unity and stability, and is known for its peace-making framework.

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Snowstorm batters Russia

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The far-eastern region of the European country of Russia has been battered by the natural disaster of snowstorm.

The disaster has badly affected power supply and transportation. The region has experienced severe power cuts due to the issue.

All the main transport infrastructures have been badly affected due to the development.  

Russia has declared a state of emergency in the region which has been left devastated by the natural disaster.

A huge team of rescue officials have been sent to the region to help those who have been affected by the disaster.

In order to give effective support to the rescue team, a team of army personals have been deployed in the region.

This is the first time that the region has experienced this kind of disaster in the recent history.

This kind of disaster is actually the aftereffect of climate change.

It is high time to address the issue of climate change. If the world fails to address the issue in a timely manner, the world will witness this kind of disaster in future also.

The country should conduct a detailed study into the matter. It should analyse which all regions in the country are vulnerable.

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Russian Parliament clears bill offering immunity to Russian Presidents and their families

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In a move which is regarded as highly crucial, the Russian Parliament has cleared a bill, which offers immunity to Russian Presidents and their families.

The move has been questioned by numerous political activists. Renowned political activist Alexei Navalny has asked why does the Russian President need an immunity at this juncture.

The law implies even if Russian President Vladimir Putin steps down from the top post he cannot be prosecuted by the Russian government in any circumstance.

The bill is a part of the constitutional amendments which was approved by the Russian population few months before.

Mr. Putin at present has absolute control over the Russian Parliament. The Parliament is dominated by the supporters of the Russian President.

The Russian President is supposed to step down from the post in the year 2024. A new amendment allows him to contest in at least two more elections.

As the possibility of the emergence of a new Presidential figure is less, the possibility of the re-election of the Russian President to the top post is very high.    

Mr. Putin is not less than 68-year-old. He has been in power since the year 2000.

The new bill however has generated fresh speculations about the political future of the Russian dictator.  

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Moldovan Election: Opposition marks victory against incumbent

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Maia Sandu, the opposition candidate, has defeated Igor Dodon, the incumbent President, in the Moldovan Election.

The winner has secured as many as 57.7 per cent vote. At the same time, her opponent, Mr. Dodon failed to wrist more than 42.2 per cent vote.

The contest, though was between Ms. Sandu and Mr. Dodon, was actually between the European Union and the EU rebel of Russia.

The winner is a pro-European candidate. The looser is a pro-Russian candidate. The result implies that the country in the near future may move close to the faction led by France and Germany away from the one led by Russia.

Ms. Sandu, who is 48-year old financial expert, is a former World Bank economist.

As soon as the initial trend has become out, the opposition has gone to a celebration mood.

The final result is expected to be released in the near future itself.

It is clear that the final result will be a big blow to the faction led by Russia and may reduce the influence of the European rebel in the region where the former Soviet satellite is located.

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Pressure mounts over Armenian PM

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Protesters have demanded the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for his decision to reach a deal to end the fighting with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.

The Armenian PM has ignored an ultimatum by protesters.

The Armenian parliament is likely to hold an emergency session over the matter in the near future itself.

It is said that the deal has been reached at the behest of the European superpower of Russia.

 The deal permits Azerbaijan to keep the areas it has captured during its battle with Armenia.

Russia has deployed hundreds of peacekeepers in the disputed region.

The disputed region is actually a part of Azerbaijan. The region is at present controlled by the ethnic groups of Armenia.  

Turkey has joined hand with Russia to monitor the proper implementation of the agreement reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia at the behest of Turkey and Russia.

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Russian meat processing business tycoon Marugov murdered

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Vladimir Marugov, who owns a wealthy meat processing company, has been murdered by two unidentified youngsters.

The reason that led to the killing is unknown at this moment. An investigation is on. Police has booked one of the two who have committed the crime.

The girlfriend of the victim has narrowly escaped the attack. She is the one who has contacted the police at first.  

The brutal murder has been committed with a crossbar

The police have not yet revealed the identity of the murderers.

The businessman has been in his countryside estate with his partner, when he has been attacked by the unidentified people.

Local reports suggest that it has been a robbery attempt. The investigation team anyway will verify all possibilities.

It seems that misfortune is following the family of Mr. Marugov.

Last year, Alexander, the son of the businessman, was killed in a road accident in the Russian capital of Moscow.

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