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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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Riot broke out in Siberian prison

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A riot has broken out in a prison located in the Siberian region of Russia. The prison has been badly damaged due to the riot, as a severe fire has broken out in the prison.

As per the statement released by the authorities, some inmates at the high-security region in the prison attacked a guard who had tried to help a prisoner bleeding from a self-inflicted wound.

Meanwhile, some activists have provided another version. As per their statements, several prisoners have slashed their own arms in protest against the inhuman behaviour of certain guards.

According to the statements of the activists, the lack of scrutiny gives certain guards in the prison a free hand to do what they want in the prison.

Anyway, the government has not responded to the allegations made by the activists. As per its latest statement, the situation is at present under control and an investigation is on.

Russian jails are under lockdown for last few days to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

At this moment, it remains unclear whether the riot outbreak has any connection with the virus outbreak.

It seems that the Russian government is very keen to solve this issue at the earliest. It has already interrupted several human rights websites which have reported the incident.


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Russia appears confident amidst coronavirus outbreak

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Russian president Vladimir Putin, it seems, is eager to show the world that nothing much has changed in his country due to the coronavirus outbreak.

He has confidently attended several official functions scheduled, at the time his counterparts in Europe have chosen to remain private as possible.

Behind the confidence, there is an unsaid reality. All those who have been allowed to interact with the Russian President have been tested thoroughly for the disease.

Russia, though at present far behind its counterparts in the continent of Europe in terms of its effort to eliminate the virus, has introduced several measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

What Mr. Putin shows is simply politics. It is not that he is less bothered about the outbreak. It is only that he wants to give an impression that he and his country is confident in this juncture more than any of their counterparts in the continent.


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Russia to go super conservative

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The European country of Russia is set to become a super conservative country. Recently, the country has proposed several amendments capable to turn the country into a super conservative nation.

The country has decided to revise the constitution to redefine marriage as the union of a man and a woman.

The move indirectly means Russia plans to rule out gay marriage.
Many see the move as an attempt to tighten Putin’s grip over the country.

Apart from the matter of marriage, the new amendments addresses several other matters including the one regarding the matter of the annexed land.

The new amendments strengthens Russia’s claim over the annexed lands like Crimea.

Vladimir Putin’s term as the President of Russia is going to end in the year 2024. The new amendments give strength to the argument that Mr. Putin tries to retain his hold on the country with the help of a renewed constitution.


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Tension returns in Ukraine

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A solider has been killed and at least four injured when the Ukrainian force has come under the attack of the rebel force which has the support of Russia.

What the attack threatens is the deal the Ukrainian government recently reached with the rebels with the blessing of Russia.

The Ukraine government has convened an urgent meeting to evaluate the situation. The government may adopt from strong measures to bring the situation under its control.

Meanwhile, the Russian backed rebels have dismissed the allegation that they have consciously carried out a provocative attack against the Ukraine government defaming the deal they earlier reached with the government.

The attack has happened in an area controlled by the rebels force.

As per the opinion of the rebel force, the Ukraine force has stepped into a minefield established by the rebel force.

The situation is at present under control.

Whether the situation will escalate or not depends on what decision the government takes in this matter.

Russia has not yet responded about the issue. Since the inception of the new President in Ukraine, Russia is in a good relation with its neighbour.

The deal the Ukraine force reached with the rebel force lately was the reflection of the European superpower’s changed attitude against Ukraine.

At this moment, it remains unclear how the present development is going to impact the European political hemisphere.

Ukraine has the support of the west especially the European Union. It also enjoys the backing of the United States.


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Russia decline to stay quarantined

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A Russian woman, who returned from China recently – which is under the clutches of coronavirus outbreak, has declined to stay quarantined as she has found it irrelevant to say that manner as she has been tested negative to the virus.

She, who stays in her flat in Russia at present, has refused to pay heed to the request made by the Russian authority to return to where she has stayed quarantined.

The woman has appeared through her social media platform to explain why she has refused to accept the request made by the Russian authority.

She has justified her stand by highlighting the fact that she has been tested negative to the virus.

Placing those who return from China quarantined for nearly fourteen days is a normal procedure adopted by most countries including Russia.

At present, several people stay quarantined in Russia as part of this policy.

What the Russian authority tries at this moment is to secure a court order to forcibly bring the woman back to where she has stayed quarantined.

Numerous people have died in China due to this disease outbreak. The outbreak has already spread to nearly 20 countries, including Russia – where at least two cases have been reported so far.

The virus poses a serious threat to human. It is unfortunate that some people still are not aware about the depth of the situation.


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Russian former prison officer commits suicide in court

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A Russian former prison officer, Viktor Sviridov, who has been found guilty on the change of extortion, has shot himself in the court.

The court has ordered a thorough investigation into the suicide. It has been directed to investigate how the ex-prison officer has managed to carry a gun to the court.

The court has awarded a three-year imprisonment to the ex-officer in connection with the extortion case.

Mr. Sviridov was suffering from cancer.

His lawyer has strongly criticised the verdict made by the court. He said the health condition of his client was not taken into consideration while considering the case.

The deceased ex-prison officer was a senior prison officer.

At this moment, it remains unclear why he has gone this extent. As per a preliminary assumption, the unexpected verdict has pushed the ex-prison officer into the pit of emotional upheaval.

Anyway, what the incident has spoiled is the image of those responsible for the security of the court.

In the coming days, those responsible for the security of the court may be asked to give an clear explanation on how the ex-prison officer has managed to carry a weapon inside the court room.


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