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Russia’s renowned anti-establishment journalist badly hurt by MeToo campaign

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The latest series of MeToo campaign has left a renowned Russian journalist, Sergey Prostakov, who is regarded as one of the most powerful anti-establishment journalists based in the European country of Russia, badly hurt.

Around a dozen women has come out strongly against the journalist, alleging that he has inappropriately touched them on a number of occasions, even in the office.

Mr. Prostakov is a well known figure. He has many followers across the country. He is popular for his stern stand against the establishment.

Once, he was the editor of MBKh Media, which was the face of the Russian opposition.

The accused journalist is very close to Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the exiled Russian oligarch who is regarded as the prime opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

It remains unclear whether there is any politics in the allegations levelled against the journalist who is considered as a threat by the Russian autocrat.

Anyway, the journalist has expressed his apology. But, he has declined to accept that he has done some wrongs.

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Arrest of regional leader sparks protest in Russia

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The arrest of a regional leader, Sergei Furgal, who is the governor of Khabarovsk, has sparked protest in the region.

Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a march organised to register their protest against the arrest of their leader.

Khabarovsk is a region located in the eastern region of Russia. The arrested governor is very popular in this part of the country – even more popular than Russian President Vladimir Putin.

There are rumors that Mr. Putin is worried about the rising popularity of the Khabarovsk Governor in the region. Many believe that the move to arrest the governor was politically motivated.

During the march, many participants have raised provocative slogan against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The arrested governor faces serious murder charges. He is accused of having ordered the killing of several business people nearly 15 years ago.

Notably, Mr. Furgal defeated the candidate of Mr Putin’s United Russia party in elections two years ago.

Though His party, the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democrat Party of Russia, is usually seen as loyal to the Kremlin, the growth his party has achieved is definitely irritating for the Russian President and his party.

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Russia denies nuclear leak argument

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The European country of Russia has denied the allegation that the country was responsible for the leak of nuclear material detected over the Scandinavia region.

It was last week the leak was reported. Finland, Sweden and Norway recently reported that they identified the presence of harmful material in their atmosphere.  

It was the Netherland which first suspected the Russian connection of the leak. It alleged that the material came from the direct of western Russia.

Russia has around two power stations in the said region: the Leningrad NPP and the Kola NP. As per the statement released by Russia, both these plants were working properly.  

It is important to identify the source of nuclear leak. To contain the threat, it is pertinent to work on the source.

The current position of Russia in this matter is a serious threat. The country should allow any trustworthy global agency to examine the region which certain countries in the continent of Europe see as the source of the leak.

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Russia investigates pumping of waste water by company in Arctic

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The European country of Russia has commenced an investigation into the illegal pumping of waste water by a mining company in the Arctic.

As per a latest report, the officials responsible for the violation have been suspended. The timely action of the authorities has resulted to the stoppage of the condemnable act.

It is not the first time this region has come to limelight for the violation of pollution norms, as per a report.  

It was an investigation launched by an independent Russian daily which led to the exposure of the violation.

As per a statement published by the daily, their officials were stopped from filming the irresponsible act.  

As per the statement, the waste water was believed to contain several harmful metals like nickel, cobalt and copper.

The Russian government has launched a serious investigation into the matter. The mining company as per a recent report will corporate with the investigation launched by the government.

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G7: Russia denied entry

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The European country of the United Kingdom and the North American country of Canada have strongly opposed the suggestion made by the United States of America that Russia should be allowed to reenter the group as a member.

United States President recently announced his plan to postpone the G7 summit until September this year. It was when he addressed a group of media personals to discuss his plan to postpone the summit he expressed his mind about the possible expansion of the G7.

He even called the group an outdated group of countries. He indirectly termed the possible expansion undeniable.

The development has created a rift between the US and those countries which stand with the European liberals.

Recently, Mr. Trump made a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the conversation, they discussed the possible reentry of Russia to the G7 – which was formerly G8 (until the ouster of the country from the group following its aggressive attitude).

It remains unclear whether the US will impose pressure over the group to allow the reentry of Russia into the group.

If the rift between the liberal countries increases, it may affect the strength of the liberal political platform.

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Russia lifts restrictions

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The European country of Russia has lifted some restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.

The decision has come shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the country had passed the peak.

Some medical experts have expressed their disagreement over the decision of the Russian government to lift some restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the outbreak – which has brought the world into an unpleasant state.

The country has not yet witnessed any slowdown in the spread of the outbreak.

Anyway, the removal of the restrictions has allowed people to use the public spaces like parks and shopping centres freely.

The removal has marked an end to the nine week lockdown period the country has gone through as part of its fight against the outbreak.

Unfortunately, the sad reality is that the infection rate still remains high.

The country has so far witnessed 4,14,878 infections – which is the third highest number in the world after the US and Brazil. It has also seen as many as 4,855 deaths.


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Russia attacks press freedom in the cover of Covid-19 restrictions

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The European country of Russia has severely stifled the voice of journalists misusing the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Recently, a group of independent journalist, who organised a single-person protest (a kind of protest which does not require the permission of the government) to express their disagreement against the arrest of their colleague, has been booked and charged with some severe charges by the government.

Anyway, several International human rights forums including Council of Europe Rights Commissioner has demanded the immediate release of the journalists.

Russia now faces a serious allegation that the country misuses the present crisis to crackdown on those who, they feel, are against the dominance of Vladimir Putin.

The issue is expected to trigger a discussion across the world. It is learned that many European countries are angry with Russia over this matter.


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Chechen leader hospitalised with Covid-19 symptoms

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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been hospitalised with Covid-19 symptoms, as per an exclusion report released by a Russian-based media.

He has travelled from his region to the capital of Russia, Moscow, as he has been advised by his medical experts to seek more serious medical care.

Some International media houses have confirmed the information that one of the most powerful political leaders of the country has been hospitalised with Covid-19 symptoms.

Mr. Kadyrov was a part of Chechen nationalist movement. He was once the most vocal rival of Moscow.

Now, he is no more a rival of Moscow. In addition to that, he is now a close friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Some see him as a dreaded authoritarian. He is infamous for his bad human rights record. He has many rivals.

The Russian medical community has not yet responded anything about the information that the infamous autocrat has sought the support of Moscow to recover from a health condition similar to Covid-19.

It has not yet released any medical bulletin regarding the heath of the authoritarian leader.


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Russia not to drop controversial sisters case

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The European country of Russia has declined to drop the murder case registered against three sisters who killed their abusive father.

Recently, many have come forward in support of the sisters, demanding the quashing of the case registered the sisters.

Earlier, the court identified that the Khachaturyan sisters had been subjected to prolonged physical and sexual abuse.

Many feel that the killing should therefore be seen as an act of self defence.

The latest development indicates that the court does not see the incident from the point of view of self defence.

In the coming days, more discussions are expected to happen over the topic.

The decision of the European country to carry forward with the case has disappointed many. In the coming days, the country may witnesses several movements in support of the sisters.


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Russia eases restrictions

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The European country of Russia has decided to ease the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the nationwide coronavirus lockdown will be eased and businesses will go back to work soon.

For the last few weeks, the country has been under a non-working period. The business sector has faced serious damages because of the restrictions.

It is expected that the easing of restrictions will boost the economy.

Not all regions may be allowed to breathe the air of freedom soon. Some regions – mainly those who have not yet recovered from the crisis – may be kept under tighter controls.

The European country at present has the third-highest number of confirmed infections worldwide.

In the last 24 hours alone, it has witnessed as many as 11,656 cases.

The official total now stands at little over 2,21,344.

Notably, unlike other states in the region, the death rate in the country is very low.


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