Lion cub had its legs broken ‘so it could not escape while tourists posed for photos with it’ and had to be taught to walk again after it was rescued in Russia WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A vet revealed that Simba was subjected to ‘an ocean of pain from humans’ Torturers snapped his legs to prevent … Read more
Donald Trump demands G7 have Vladimir Putin ‘in the room’ for summit and credits Kremlin strongman with ‘saving’ Texas oil jobs despite other leaders’ veto on re-inviting Russia Trump said he wants Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G7 when he hosts ‘Half of the meeting is devoted to Russia, and if he was there, … Read more
Vladimir Putin praises female official’s ‘form’ after she gives birth to her seventh child Putin praised Russia’s commissioner for children Anna Kuznetsova in Moscow She gave birth to her seventh child last child and Putin complimented her ‘form’ ‘How do you manage to keep such a form?’ Putin asked. ‘May 28 was so recent’ By … Read more
Putin reveals nationwide vote on reforms that could allow him to stay in power until 2036 will be held on July 1 after coronavirus delayed April referendum Reforms would allow Putin to serve two more back-to-back six year terms Proposed tweaks to Russia’s constitution would allow him to serve until 2036 His approval rating has … Read more
The extraordinary story of a British First World War captain who became an unlikely cult hero as he fought the communist Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War has come to light after his medals and photographs sold for £7,500. Captain William Richardson was flung into the conflict along with other Allied war veterans after troops … Read more
This year was to have been the pinnacle of Vladimir Putin’s political career, when the 75th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War, as they call the conflict against Hitler, auspiciously coincided with his own personal triumph: 20 years of iron rule in the Kremlin. Putin was supposed to be master of ceremonies … Read more
Russian prisoners should be used as guinea pigs for experimental Covid vaccines in return for their sentences being halved, demands pro-Putin politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky said thousands of prisoners would respond to the deal The pro-Vladimir Putin ultranationalist said the move would lead to faster testing Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party’s plan has sparked angry … Read more
RAF Top Gun pilots swoop past NATO warships as they simulate combat off of Lithuania to test the vessels’ defences days after Putin ordered six new battleships for Russia’s Baltic fleet RAF typhoons are currently based in Lithuania to defend local NATO airspace They also conduct training activities and exercises with other NATO allies Pilots … Read more
Russian medics are given bonus of just £8 for risking their lives on the coronavirus front line Doctors were promised a monthly bonus of up to £900 for treating virus patients Many posted photos of pay cheques where the extra money amounted to £8 Russia now has the world’s second-highest number of coronavirus infections Here’s … Read more
Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has told President Vladimir Putin that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, and has temporarily stepped back from his work as he begins self isolating. Speaking during a televised meeting, Mishustin recommended that First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov should become the acting Prime Minister for the duration of his absence, a … Read more
Russia‘s coronavirus death toll reached 1,000 and its total number of cases broke through 100,000 today after another record day of new infections. The 7,099 new cases – surpassing the previous high of 6,411 on Tuesday – bring the total from 99,399 to 106,498, the eighth-highest tally in the world. The daily death toll was … Read more
Russian paratroopers wearing oxygen masks and white camouflage jumped 33,000ft out of a plane over the Arctic as part of a war games exercise. The paratroopers reportedly jumped from a height of 10,000 metres (32,808 feet) from an Ilyushin Il-76 strategic airlifter. The soldiers were wearing ‘special parachute systems’ and oxygen equipment and carried out combat … Read more
Russia saw a record daily rise in coronavirus cases and deaths today as Vladimir Putin prepares to announce whether a month-long lockdown will be extended. The latest 6,411 cases – a new high, surpassing Sunday’s 6,361 – bring the total number of infections from 87,147 to 93,558. The jump means that Russia overtakes Iran and … Read more