Belarusian Coordination Council member Maria Kolesnikova detained at the border

According to the State Border Committee, she was passing through border control together with her associates Anton Rodnenkov and Ivan Kravtsov
Navalny situation should not affect implementation of Nord Stream, says senior diplomat

This is a commercial project, it should remain outside politics, Alexander Grushko said
Russia records 5,099 new daily coronavirus cases

There are currently 167,747 active coronavirus cases in Russia
Press review: Bundestag fears forsaking Nord Stream 2 and Russia charts new Syria strategy

Top stories in the Russian press on Tuesday, September 8
Russia can increase its global oil market share due to reduced competition

A reduced competition between producers is a result of a decline in investments in the industry
COVID-19 vaccine trials in children may start in 9 months

According to the researcher, this will be possible after completion of adult trials
New PD-14 plane engine to be equipped with artificial intelligence elements

According to the developer, introduction of AI elements in aviation engines control system is a world trend
Turkey reports record high rise in coronavirus cases since May 15

Russian businessman transfers payment to Charite hospital for Navalny’s treatment

In August, Prigozhin bought the debt of Navalny, Sobol and the Anti-Corruption Foundation to Moskovsky shkolnik
Popular
- Berlin is under pressure with use of anti-Russian card, Russian MP saysIn turn, the Ministry of Economy of the Federal Republic of Germany said that they "do not speculate" on the possible consequences of the suspension or termination of the Nord Stream 2
- Belarus' Kolesnikova, Kravtsov, Rodnenkov pass through border control
- Russian, Serbian military to arrive in Belarus for military drills on September 10-15Servicemen from Belarus, Russia and Serbia will practice joint actions on fighting terrorism, according to the Belarusian top brass
- Upcoming Kavkaz 2020 military drills to involve nine foreign countriesThe exercises are due on September 21-26, according to the Russian top brass
- Russia adheres to G20 regardless of upcoming summit’s format — KremlinIt is up to Saudi Arabia, who hosts this year’s G20 summit, to decide whether it will take place in an online or offline format, Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists
Belarusian police launch search for missing opposition politician

Some media reports earlier said that on September 7 unknown individuals kidnapped Kolesnikova near the National Art Museum in Minsk
First batch of Sputnik V vaccine for civilian circulation produced in Russia

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko explained that civilian production at this stage meant vaccination of citizens from the risk groups, namely teachers and doctors
At least 12 Russian vacationers catch coronavirus in Turkey

Two of them have been taken to hospital
Allegations against Russia on Libya not corroborated by facts — Foreign Minister Lavrov

Some media earlier claimed that Russia uses Syria as a foothold to move arms and mercenaries to Libya
Belarusian prime minister inoculated with Russian COVID-19 vaccine

On August 11, Russia became the first country in the world to register a COVID-19 vaccine, under the name of Sputnik V
Press Review
- Press review: Bundestag fears forsaking Nord Stream 2 and Russia charts new Syria strategyTop stories in the Russian press on Tuesday, September 8
- Press review: Moscow’s ‘Navalny’ medical council offer and Lukashenko’s expanded crackdownTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 7th
- Press review: Novichok allegations imperil Nord Stream 2 and does Russia have a Covid cureTop stories in the Russian press on Friday, September 4
- Press review: Berlin claims Novichok in Navalny case and when will the EU open to RussiansTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 3rd
- Press review: US concocts Asian NATO and Azerbaijan said to get Erdogan’s Syrian militantsTop stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, September 2
Press releases
- Infortrend Has Introduced an Scale-out NAS Surveillance Solution
- An essential boost of confidence for the future of the furniture market
- Hikvision launches AX PRO for comprehensive wireless alarm solutions
- Music China 2020: a must-attend musical instrument expo to refuel business
- HONOR adds new outdoor smartwatch and high performance laptop
Current pandemic not the last, world must prepare for future ones, WHO head warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted "hard decisions" made by Italy which, according to him, allowed the country to "bring the outbreak under control"
Russian ambassador to UK summoned to Foreign Office over Navalny

Last week, the German government claimed that Navalny’s test samples indicated that the opposition figure had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family
Merkel does not rule out Berlin stance on Nord Stream 2 may depend on Navalny case

Earlier, Germany's top diplomat did not rule out that Berlin could change its position on Nord Stream 2, depending on Russia's actions after the incident with the blogger
Cyberattacks during vote on Russian Constitution originated from US, UK, Ukraine — envoy

The presidential representative noted that cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and electoral processes had become a norm in 2020
Health minister cautions against viewing Russia’s coronavirus situation as having subsided

Besides, over 1.5 million medical workers were trained to offer medical aid to coronavirus patients or suspected COVID-19 patients
First volunteers in Phase 3 trials to be vaccinated this week

First supplies of the coronavirus vaccine to Russian regions are planned for the next week, according to the health minister
German medics stress new examination of Navalny possible only if relatives agree

Russia’s National Medical Chamber earlier urged Germany’s Medical Association to set up a joint group of experts to assess the condition of Russian blogger Alexei Navalny
Navalny removed from medically induced coma

The potential long-term effects to the blogger's health are yet to be gauged, according to Berlin’s Charite hospital
Zvezda shipyard to construct 15 Arc7 tankers for Arctic LNG 2

The participants of Arctic LNG 2 approved earlier the construction of 15 Arc7 ice-class LNG tankers at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex in accordance with the project’s sea transportation strategy
Too early to talk about repercussions of Navalny’s case — German government

The spokesperson recalled that Germany "is waiting for answers" from Russia regarding Berlin's accusations of the Russian blogger's alleged poisoning
Belarusian Interior Ministry knows nothing about detention of Maria Kolesnikova

Earlier, Belarusian media said that in the morning of September 7 unidentified persons kidnapped Kolesnikova in Minsk
Euro rises above 90 rubles first time since February 2016

The last time it was above 90 rubles in February 2016
Kremlin derides US bid to create 'Navalny list' as absurd

The Kremlin spokesman called for a sober attitude to the situation
Press review: Moscow’s ‘Navalny’ medical council offer and Lukashenko’s expanded crackdown

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 7th
Kremlin sees no risk that Germany will block Nord Stream 2 project

The Kremlin spokesman was asked to comment on the statements by a number of German politicians calling to suspend the implementation of the project
Belarusian Interior Ministry says 633 protesters were detained on September 6

According to the Interior Ministry, in the city of Grodno, radical activists tried to block traffic