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Russia risks causing new year IT worker flight with remote work law
euronews.com Legislation is being mooted for early next year that could ban remote working for some professions. Russia's buffetted IT sector risks losing more workers in the new year…
Russian lawmaker suggests Alaska as nuclear target
newsweek.com One of the last U.S. states to join the union should be the first in line for a Russian attack according to a Kremlin propagandist. Retired general Andrey Gurulyov, a State…
Digital Ruble Law Likely to Be Passed in June According to Russian Official
bitcoin.com The digital ruble law project, which was already discussed and approved in its first reading, could be passed in June, according to Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Duma’s…
The widow of Putin's political mentor and mother of his rumored goddaughter is increasingly voicing concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine
businessinsider.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Narusova, widow of former St. Petersburg mayor Anatoly Sobchak, stand at the monument to Anatoly Sobchak during the 20th…
A Russian lawmaker wants to boost Russia's army by using 'large' and 'aggressive' stray dogs as military assets
businessinsider.com A Ukrainian serviceman feeds a stray dog and its puppies on the frontline with Russia-backed separatists near town of Krasnogorivka, Donetsk region, on April 23, 2021.…
Russian lawmaker proposes using stray dogs in military as troops struggle
newsweek.com A Russian lawmaker has proposed training "large" and "aggressive" stray dogs for battlefield missions in Ukraine, according to a video shared on Russian media. A Russian…
Tax Authority Slated to Become Main Crypto Regulator in Russia
bitcoin.com Russia’s tax administration is going to be tasked with overseeing the crypto industry in the country, a high-ranking government official has indicated. According to the…
Russian lower house of parliament votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal
pbs.org The lower house of Russia’s parliament on Tuesday voted unanimously to formally pull out of a key Cold War-era security deal, more than eight years after Moscow halted its…
Belarus opposition leader addresses Lukashenko health rumors
newsweek.com Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya responded to rumors about President Alexander Lukashenko's health on Monday. Speculation about Lukashenko, a key ally…
BRICS: Russia Actively Using Cryptocurrencies To Bypass U.S. Sanctions
watcher.guru The U.S. pressed sanctions against Russia for its role in invading and waging war against its neighboring country Ukraine. The sanctions made it harder for the nation to do…
Russian companies are going crazy for crypto
cryptopolitan.com In the midst of an increasing global interest in cryptocurrencies, Russia has joined the fray with companies embracing digital assets at an unprecedented rate. With the…
Russian Companies ‘Actively’ Using Crypto, Russia to Adopt 4 Relevant Laws, Official Says
bitcoin.com Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced.…