NATO plans to hold manoeuvres in Ukraine endanger fragile peace — envoy

He said NATO had embarked on a path of moving its infrastructure eastward and building up its military presence near the Russian border

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Aeroflot cancels over 50 flights due to Sheremetyevo airport restrictions

The Pobeda airline also had to cancel some of its flights

Construction of two Russian amphibious assault ships behind schedule

The delay is due to the the designer’s failure to timely provide the working design documentation, according to the TASS source

Russia sets up Roszarubezhneft oil company with charter capital of $4.066 billion

The company was registered in Moscow on March 28, 2020 when Russia’s oil major Rosneft announced its plans to stop its operation and sell its assets in Venezuela

First novel coronavirus case reported in Australia

The man has been admitted to a Melbourne houspital and is in stable condition

Russians to be fined up to $3,800 for breaking coronavirus quarantine

These fines are outlined in the amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses approved by the State Duma on Tuesday

Russia has no data on ‘US role’ in coronavirus outbreak - diplomatic source

It is said that there are some questions for Washington

Putin: Medical university professors, students to be involved in anti-coronavirus efforts

The president noted that the workload on specialists fighting against the novel coronavirus has been increasing dramatically

US, Russian energy chiefs to discuss oil market volatility

The White House said earlier the Russian and US leaders "agreed on the importance of stability in global energy markets."

Russia’s consumer watchdog says 166,600 are under medical monitoring due to coronavirus

It is also highlighted that as of Thursday, the watchdog’s laboratories carried out 223,509 coronavirus tests

Chief physician of Moscow clinic for coronavirus patients diagnosed with COVID-19

The doctor said the hard work of the past month must have lowered his resistance to infection

Six coronavirus cases confirmed in Belarus

The Belarusian Health Ministry reported the first coronavirus case on February 28

Turkish famed footballer Recber is in critical condition after diagnosed with COVID-19

Last weekend, former goalkeeper of the Turkish national football team was rushed to a hospital, where he tested positive for the novel coronavirus

Coronavirus pandemic likely to ebb around autumn, says Chinese expert

According to the latest statistics, more than 730,000 people have contracted the virus around the world

Russia’s second largest city St. Petersburg declares total self-isolation

People are allowed to leave their homes to go to work, to visit a nearest food store, to dispose garbage and to walk a dog within 100 meters from the house

Russian antiviral drug being tested in China as treatment for new coronavirus

The drug can be used as a treatment for 15 types of flu

Russian government approves 23-point list of essential goods

Commercial organizations that trade in at least one group of those goods will be allowed to continue their operations during quarantine

Coronavirus epidemic in Italy to end in early May, experts say

The last Italian region to report zero new cases will be Toscana

Aircraft firm completes small upgrade of Tu-95MS strategic bombers

Under the large-scale program of upgrading Russia’s strategic aircraft, the Tupolev Aircraft Company is raising the efficiency and extending the service life of Tu-95MS strategic bombers

Russia’s government acquires Rosneft assets in Venezuela — press office

Rosneft confirmed the statement, saying that in return it would get a 9.6% share of its equity capital as a settlement payment

More than 1.3 million people examined for coronavirus in Russia

Russia sends plane with medical equipment to US — Trump

The US has more than 160,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, with 2,900 deaths

China develops test capable of detecting coronavirus in 8-15 minutes

The express test is highly sensitive, easy to use and transport

Self-isolation regime to stay in force until April 14, reports say

Russian researchers fully decode COVID-19 genome

The material was taken from a COVID-19 patient

Putin visited Moscow coronavirus hospital to see situation ‘on the frontline’ - Kremlin

Peskov stressed that Putin’s decision to visit the hospital in Kommunarka came as a surprise

Putin orders boosting ventilator stocks

The head of state emphasized the need for professionals qualified to use the equipment and ordered his envoys to assist efforts to provide additional training of doctors

Artillery troops fire Tyulpan heavy mortars in southern Russia drills

The drills involved over 1,500 troops and about 100 items of missile and artillery armament, military and special hardware, the Southern Military District’s press office reported

Coronavirus most active at about 4 degrees Celsius, scientists say

At 70 degrees the virus dies within five minutes

Press review: Russian coal immune to coronavirus and Houthis flex muscles against Saudis

Top stories in the Russian press on Tuesday, March 31

Russia warns against ‘games’ over coronavirus, urges countries to join efforts - source

Washington’s accusing tone in comments against China arouses "blatant bewilderment," the source noted

Russia's Rosneft stops operations in Venezuela

Russia’s government acquires assets of company in this country

Medvedev says Russia can possibly adopt stricter measures to fight coronavirus

Deputy Chairperson of the Russian Security Council also noted that in this situation "it is especially important to not let panic overtake you"

Russia's coronavirus cases rise to 1,836 in 24 hours

A total of 66 patients have recovered and nine have died

Russian scientists develop highly accurate test for novel coronavirus

The testing kit has successfully passed clinical trials and was registered for use in Russia

Press review: Moscow goes on lockdown and Russian economy headed towards recession

Top stories in the Russian press on Monday, March 30

Russia may send plane with medical equipment to US by end of day

The assistance was agreed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s telephone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on Monday

Russia completes trials of new system for communications with orbital outpost

The new system provides interference-resistant communications between the ISS, spacecraft and Russia’s Flight Control Center, according to the developer

500 coronavirus cases recorded in Russia over past day

The number of people infected with COVID-19 in Russia has surpassed 2,300

China publishes coronavirus patients autopsy results, says infection sources determined

The report notes that the coronavirus was found in the human excretory system

Russian Health Ministry embarks on creating coronavirus vaccine

The Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization about the outbreak of an unknown disease in the city of Wuhan on December 31, 2019

Putin signs decree on conscription for military service from April 1

The Kremlin earlier said it would study the issue of postponing the army draft to a later date over the coronavirus

Chinese coronavirus dangerous at 2 meter distance, expert says

The expert noted the virus might be transmitted by contact, if it gets in human eyes or on mucous membranes

Over 20 Russian Navy aircraft and helicopters take part in Pacific drills

In particular, Tu-142 and Il-38 anti-submarine warfare aircraft are operating from the aerodromes in the Primorye Region and Kamchatka

Russia restricts border entries amid pandemic

At the same time, truck traffic is unaffected

Press review: Why COVID-19 hardly touched Africa and keeps viewers glued to TV screens

Top stories in the Russian press on Tuesday, March 24

Su-27 fighter jet goes off radar screens above Black Sea — defense ministry

A Black Sea Navy corvette and civilian vessels in the vicinity have been sent to the presumed site of the accident

Moscow comes under citywide lockdown

Starting from March 30, Moscow and the surrounding suburbs began to transition to a hard quarantine to curb the spread of the coronavirus infection

Russia, US halt inspections under New START due to coronavirus outbreak — expert

Moreover, Moscow and Washington have agreed to postpone a Bilateral Consultative Commission meeting scheduled for March

Putin, Trump discussed pandemic, oil prices

The two agreed to continue personal contacts

All Moscow’s residents to stay in home self-isolation from Monday

People will be allowed to leave their homes only for emergency medical assistance, trips to work and back, dog walking, and to buy food in the nearest store and throw away garbage

First two persons infected with coronavirus identified in Russia

Both are Chinese citizens, the Russian deputy PM said