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Valentin Konovalov becomes third Russian opposition candidate to win p …

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018 by Anish R M

Konovalov’s victory in the Khakassian Republic, and the likelihood of another communist candidate, Andrey Ischenko, winning in the province of Primorsky krai in December, indicate a rising discontent with president Vladimir Putin and his United Russia party

India ignores US sanctions threat, signs arms deal with Russia

October 6, 2018October 6, 2018 by Peoples Dispatch

The S-400 surface-to-air missile system will mark a significant acquisition for India, with experts pointing out that its capabilities surpass that of the US-made Patriot missile system.

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Controversial pension reforms triggers protests across Russia

October 1, 2018September 30, 2018 by Muhammed Shabeer

Railway and mine workers in Siberia were among those who expressed their unhappiness and called themselves “prisoners of the Putin’s reforms”