Ukraine’s military retreats from Luhansk, leaves settlements near Donetsk

The southeast Ukraine militia has tanks, combat aircraft, multiple launch rocket systems and artillery guns in its arsenal

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Pentagon Head appoints Army Under Secretary McPherson as Navy Secretary

Thomas Modley filed a resignation earlier after harsh criticism of former Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier commander Brett Crozier, whose report on the spread of coronavirus aboard his ship was leaked to the media

Global actors may use coronavirus to reshape world without war — Belarus’ president

Lukashenko recalled the UN proposal to print 10% of global GDP worth of money to fight the economic ramifications of the coronavirus

COVID-19 pandemic biggest challenge for the EU since it was established, says Merkel

Only a strong Europe can be the response to the crisis, she emphasized

Coronavirus cases in Russia rise by 1,154 over past day

Eleven patients have died

OPEC+ countries still cannot agree on quotas to reduce oil production — sources

The sources attributed the meeting postponement from April 6 to April 9 to the failure to meet a consensus

Plans to seize territories of other planets harm international cooperation, says Roscosmos

US President Donald Trump signed an executive decree on Monday to support commercial exploitation of resources on the moon and other celestial bodies, directing the US administration to resist any attempt to view outer space as the public domain of mankind

Russian Navy frigate to continue test-launches of Tsirkon hypersonic missile — source

The hypersonic missile’s second test-firings are expected to be carried out from the ship in April-May, according to the source

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

Russia registers its first coronavirus express test

The result for one specimen should be ready within 1 hour, according to the company

Medical Biological Agency begins clinical trials of drug to treat coronavirus pneumonias

The agency’s experts have developed a regimen for treating coronavirus pneumonias complicated by difficulty breathing on the basis of the use of Dalargin’s hexapeptide as a delta-opioid receptor antagonist

Field hospital in Bergamo begins to receive COVID-19 patients

Over 200 Italian and Russian specialists will work at the 142-bed field hospital, according to the Russian top brass

Russia develops one of world’s most powerful 9mm pistol rounds

Russian specialists have managed to improve the piercing capability through a unique design and technological solution

Any attempts to ‘privatize’ outer space unacceptable — Kremlin

On April 6, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in support of the exploitation of off-Earth resources, opposing the perception of space as a "global commons"

Putin signs law on 3-year multi-visa for residents of advance development territories

Those eligible for the visa will be foreign nationals and representatives and staff of foreign companies that made an employment agreement with an ADT resident of the Far East or Vladivostok Free Port for the purpose of investment program implementation

Tiger in New York's Bronx Zoo tests positive for COVID-19

This is the first known case in the world when a tiger was infected with the new coronavirus

Prospective Nord Stream 2 pipe layer en route to Spain

The ship that departed from the port of Nakhodka in the Russian Far East is navigating around Africa near the Angolan shore

Leading nations likely to look at easing sanctions after pandemic’s peak - Russian expert

Andrei Bystritsky, chairman of the Valdai International Discussion Club Foundation, noted that it will be necessary to restore the world, to agree some common plans and sanctions will be an obstacle

Putin sends message of hope to UK PM Boris Johnson to defeat coronavirus

On April 6, the prime minister’s office reported that Johnson’s state had worsened

China publishes coronavirus patients autopsy results, says infection sources determined

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

Russian PM approves list of sectors most affected by coronavirus

The list contains nine sectors

Russia's advanced MiG-31K, Su-57 aircraft to take part in Moscow V-Day parade

On Monday, the first joint ground and air rehearsal of the May 9 V-Day parade took place near Moscow.

Putin gets tested for COVID-19 as often as necessary, Kremlin says

The spokesman noted that he is not aware of the procedure of Putin’s testing

Russian Navy latest frigate transits Norwegian Sea after state trials

The trials of the frigate Fleet Admiral Kasatonov at the Northern Fleet’s sea ranges were held in several stages from November 20, according to the Fleet’s press office

Coronavirus most active at about 4 degrees Celsius, scientists say

At 70 degrees the virus dies within five minutes

Former Italian PM Romano Prodi sees Russian aid to other states as show of solidarity

Italy’s La Stampa daily earlier published a series of articles, in which several "high-ranking sources" claimed that 80% of the Russian humanitarian aid to Italy was "useless"

Belarus documents 700 novel coronavirus cases and 13 deaths

The Health Ministry informed that the country had carried out over 40,000 tests for the novel coronavirus at 13 labs active in Belarus

India to hand over Soviet-built Kilo-class submarine to Myanmar Navy, says source

According to the source, the terms of the handover of the Myanmar’s first ever submarine is unclear

Russian vaccine put on WHO list of promising anti-coronavirus vaccines

So far, this is the only Russian development on the WHO list

Brent crude price drops to $31.16 per barrel

The cost of the WTI oil futures has lost 9.5% and is now trading at around $25.88 per barrel

Italian region of Piedmont plans to ask for Russia’s help in fight against COVID-19

Piedmont has the third highest number of COVID-19 infections and deaths in Italy

First novel coronavirus case reported in Australia

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

EU says sanctions against Russia should remain in place during pandemic

In 2014, the European Union imposed three packages of sanctions on Moscow over the situation in Ukraine and Crimea’s reunification with Russia

India’s prospective astronauts to resume training in Russia after April 30

The four candidates are in good health and under constant supervision of highly professional medical specialists

Coronavirus cases surpass 6,300 in Russia

47 people have died

Obligatory self-isolation declared in 84 out of 85 Russian regions

On April 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the non-working period would be extended until April 30

Press review: Berlin nixes Russia’s space arms control and China’s Pacific muscle vexes US

Top stories in the Russian press on Tuesday, April 7

Kremlin spokesman calls for getting prepared for global economic crisis

Coordinating anti-crisis measures by many states will be needed to overcome the developing economic crisis triggered among other things by the coronavirus, which will be felt further down the road, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

OPEC+ countries discussing oil production cuts from May to end of July, say sources

Russia confirms participation in OPEC+ meeting on April 9

The meeting will be held as a videoconference

Press review: Russia, Saudis wait for US to cut oil output and COVID-19 to hit Russian GDP

Top stories in the Russian press on Monday, April 6

About 15% of cats in Wuhan infected with novel coronavirus, researchers say

The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus can enter the body of humans and other mammals, including monkeys, ferrets and cats

Putin likely to work remotely for at least another week

The Kremlin spokesman noted that the president and everyone working with him are regularly tested for the coronavirus

Russia’s home coronavirus test to cost $16.5

Russia’s consumer watchdog will be notified if the coronavirus test is positive

Russian Navy cutting-edge frigate wraps up trials in Arctic seas

The trials were held in several stages from November 20

Rail traffic between Russia and other countries suspended due to coronavirus

Since the beginning of the spread of the new coronavirus, Russian Railways canceled rail communications with 21 countries

Russian Northern Fleet motor rifle troops employ upgraded T-80BVM tanks in drills

The drills assessed the troops’ readiness to accomplish gunnery, tactical, engineering and special training exercises within the required time limits, and also the tactical skills of commanders in a battle

Area of Chernobyl wildfire triples in size

Earlier, the Kiev Region police reported that it had apprehended the culprit behind the blaze: a 27-year old man who burned trash and dry grass

Russian researchers fully decode COVID-19 genome

The material was taken from a COVID-19 patient

Rosatom’s scientists invent new ozone-based disinfection device

According to the inventors, the disinfection method surpasses "hard" ultraviolet radiation or use of chlorine

Test batch of antiviral drug Favipiravir to hit shelves in Russia next week

Favipiravir is an antiviral drug created in Japan that was approved for marketing in 2014

Russian Foreign Ministry calls on Kosovo to drop anti-Serbian measures

According to the ministry, Pristina keeps on manipulating the topic of the abandonment of 100-percent discriminative duties on goods from central Serbia that were imposed in November 2018