Two-thirds of Russians blame Ukraine's army for MH17 crash — poll

Sixteen percent of the respondents said western secret services were behind the Boeing's downing

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WHO records over 646,000 new daily cases of COVID-19 worldwide

The coronavirus-related deaths increased by over 10,700

US won't offer NATO ally status to Ukraine due to risk of clash with Russia, says analyst

He said the United States "is not interested in getting deeper involved in the settlement process or participating in the conflict directly in case of its escalation"

Attempts to discredit Sputnik V vaccine will intensify - expert

There are no signs indicating that attempts to play with vaccine on the political stage will stop, the board chairman of the Foundation for the Support and Development of the International Discussion Club Valdai noted

MiG-35 fighter to have smart system of target recognition

An expert system with artificial intelligence elements is already implemented for MiG-35, the press service told earlier

‘Comply with international law’: Diplomat calls out US meddling in Nord Stream 2 project

The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Washington pushes forward its own view of certain rules

T-34 tank, Su-100 artillery surrendered during gun amnesty in Czech Republic

The SU-100 artillery was produced as SD-100 in Czechoslovakia under Soviet license between 1953 and 1956

US ready to lift some of anti-Iranian sanctions, but not all of them — Department of State

Washington is expecting important announcements from Iran on Saturday

Putin tells Merkel about Kiev’s provocations at contact line in Donbass

The sides underscored the necessity of Kiev’s strict compliance with previously achieved agreements

Hungarian lab to examine Sputnik V for Slovakia — deputy premier

The decision was made during Friday’s visit to Budapest by Slovakian deputy premier and Finance Minister Igor Matov

Voter turnout at Kyrgyzstan’s referendum exceeds 5%

The voter turnout at local elections as of 10:00 a.m. local time stood at 5.19%

Russian Army to set up first military unit armed with strike robots

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected on Friday the fulfillment of the defense procurement plan at the 766th Production and Technological Enterprise in Nakhabino outside Moscow that develops and manufactures robotic vehicles of various designation

Russia has enough tools to react to provocations, lawmaker says

According to Leonid Slutsky, Russia is being provoked to get involved in a war

Anti-Russian sanctions should be well-measured — German ambassador

The diplomat said that singling out Nord Stream 2 from the entire complex picture would, to a certain extent, be incorrect.

Sputnik V used in Slovakia as instrument of hybrid war, Deputy PM says

The deputy prime minister emphasized that "the Sputnik V vaccine is of an extremely high quality and its delivery to Slovakia was supposed to accelerate inoculation of the republic’s residents by 40%"

TASS director general gives copy of announcement about Gagarin’s flight to Roscosmos head

On April 12, the world celebrates Cosmonautics Day

Putin underscores importance of Montreux Convention preservation to Erdogan

The Convention provides for free pass through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits only for trade ships and regulates the pass of non-Black Sea states’ military ships, seriously limiting their classes and displacement

Press review: Ukraine drags NATO into Donbass and Second Suez flop raises canal concerns

Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, April 7

Greece paid high price for Europe’s economic sanctions against Russia — foreign ministry

The Greek diplomat also stressed that his country "supports the Minsk process of Ukrainian reconciliation"

Sea Launch onshore segment outline prepared - company

The onshore infrastructure will be definitely needed to be created in order to support Sea Launch stationing in the Far East, chief Executive Officer of the company said

Village in DPR comes under mortar shelling by Ukrainian troops

Three mines of the 82mm caliber were fired

Prince Philip had warm feelings towards Orthodox Christianity — Patriarch Kirill

"Prince Philip took keen interest in the history and culture of Russia which he used to visit repeatedly," Patriarch Kirill

PACE expected to pass resolution on Navalny case - Russian lawmaker

Leonid Slutsky did not rule out that attempts would be made to push Russia towards quitting the Council of Europe

Entire world, Russia, will try to prevent another Srebrenica in Ukraine, says Kremlin

The Kremlin spokesman explained that a threat of a repetition of events of the Yugoslav conflict in Ukraine is related to uncontrolled actions of various units of the country’s armed forces, dominating nationalistic moods as well as to hate mongering against the Donbass republics

Austria looking at ways of Sputnik V national registration — government source

According to the source, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is convinced that "Austria needs the Russian vaccine"

Crimean Bridge protected from air, land and water — National Guard chief

The waters adjacent to this major transport artery are patrolled by National Guard boats while combat swimmers inspect the bridge supports underwater, TASS was told

Global economy will not be able to get out of crisis in 2021 - study

Experts at the Higher School of Economics noted that, the factors that negatively influenced the global economy in 2020 have not yet been eliminated

Russian Navy missile corvettes hold artillery firings in Black Sea

The artillery shells accurately hit the shipborne sea screen serving as the target that simulated the adversary warship

Russian, Turkish military carry out joint patrolling mission in northeast Syria

The mission lasted about four hours, during which the convoy covered 46 kilometers and examined several towns on the way

Moscow court arrests Ukrainian intelligence colonel for terrorism in absentia

In April last year, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) apprehended two people, suspected of espionage for Ukrainian military intelligence

Pentagon urges Russia to be more transparent over Ukrainian border situation

In his opinion, Russia’s actions were not "conducive to stability and security there"

Merkel didn’t demand Russia’s military presence be reduced near Ukrainian border - Kremlin

Moscow sees that the Minsk peace deal is not being implemented in Donbass and Ukraine is stepping up its provocations, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Progress continues talks on launching Soyuz rockets from Sea Launch

But no specific arrangements have been reached so far, CEO of the company told

Erdogan tells Zelensky Turkey will not recognize ‘Crimea’s annexation’

Turkish President expressed support to Ukraine’s initiative of the Crimean Platform

US destroyers Roosevelt, Donald Cook to enter Black Sea next week — TV

A source in Turkey’s Foreign Ministry told TASS earlier on Friday that two US warships would enter the Black Sea through the Bosporus Strait on April 14 and 15 and stay there until May 4-5

Following talks with Russia, Austria can now purchase Sputnik V vaccine, chancellor says

Accoridng to Sebastian Kurz, Sputnik V would be an additional booster for the vaccination campaign in Austria with a volume of 1 mln doses

Kremlin: Putin offers condolences to Queen Elizabeth II over her husband’s death

Buckingham Palace informed earlier in the day that on Friday morning Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passed away at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle

‘Whole world should celebrate’ Gagarin’s historic flight, says ex-NASA astronaut

On April 12, the world celebrates Cosmonautics Day

Blinken: US concerned about situation on Russian-Ukrainian border

Washington is currently in close contact with its allies and partners in Europe, US Secretary of State said

Belgorod nuclear submarine carrier with Poseidon nuke drones to serve in Pacific — source

The sub will be able to perform missions in any location of the World Ocean, according to the top brass

Press review: Putin’s upcoming State of the Nation and Lavrov’s progress in Pakistan

Top stories in the Russian press on Thursday, April 8

Vaccine from India, weapons for Pakistan — what Lavrov discussed in New Delhi, Islamabad

TASS collected main points discussed during the trip of the Russian top diplomat to South Asia

Kremlin concerned about possible resumption of full-scale military activities in Ukraine

It will pose a threat to Russia’s national security, the Kremlin spokesman said

Covid-19 causes twice as many complications as flu, Russian health minister says

According to Mikhail Murashko, vaccination will help avoid not only infection but also serious complications

Press review: Russia reinforces border and US’ anti-Nord Stream 2 crusade proven futile

Top stories in the Russian press on Friday, April 9

Lavrov draws attention of Estonian counterpart to discrimination of Russian-speakers

Apart from that, the two top diplomats discussed the current state of the Russian-Estonian relations

Putin conveys to Erdogan Russian approaches to settlement of internal Ukrainian crisis

The Russian president is concerned about provocative actions on the part of Kiev

Side effects reported in 0.1% of cases after vaccination with Sputnik V

Even minor complications, including slight body temperature reactions or slight pain around the injection site, are registered, according to the health minister

Moscow slams ‘fairy tales’ about Navalny’s custody, tells US to not violate rights at home

Washington brushes off the conditions plaguing its own prisons and the violation of inmates’ rights across America, the diplomat said

Turkey ready to support conflict settlement effort in eastern Ukraine - Erdogan

Turkish President also said they had agreed with Vladimir Zelensky to "continue strategic partnership"

Russia starts developing another vaccine against coronavirus - Minister of Health

Preliminary results may appear in the near future

Turkey notifies Russia of US warships’ transit to Black Sea

A source in Turkey’s Foreign Ministry told TASS earlier on Friday that two US warships would enter the Black Sea through the Bosporus Strait on April 14 and 15 and stay there until May 4-5