Putin Gives Edward Snowden Russian Citizenship

According to state-run RIA Novosti and TASS, Putin has given Edward Snowden Russian citizenship, which will undoubtedly increase tensions.
Was CIA Behind Nord Stream Pipeline Attack

Following the Nord Stream pipeline system leaks, the US is ‘ready to provide support’ to Europe, according to AFP News. But was CIA behind the Nord Stream pipeline attack?
Mysterious Assassinations Of Russian Executives

There have been quite a few mysterious assassinations of Russian executives as of late. Despite none of the top executives having officially condemned Russia’s current war in Ukraine, some believe they were killed because they opposed it.
Russia One Step Closer To Using Bitcoin In International Trade

Russia is now one step closer to using Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, in international trade as Central Bank and the Finance Ministry agree on the draft bill. The two regulators have reached an agreement on a draft law declaring that, given the current economic climate, adopting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is essential for international trade.
The West Is Waging A War To Destroy Russia

We must speak frankly and openly: the West is waging a fierce war against the Russian state, using local forces as proxies. And this is covered by the fig leaf of “defending democracy.” However, what they really want is for Russia to be destroyed. Forever! Irrevocably!
‘We’re Ready To Team Up With Russia’, Xi Tells Putin

At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan Xi told Putin that “We’re ready to team up with Russia” and the two countries performed joint naval patrols and military drills in the Pacific Ocean just hours before the conference.
Putin Explains How Russia And Turkey Will Bypass The Dollar

Bloomberg reported that during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Putin explained how Russia and Turkey will bypass the dollar by announcing that part of the cost of Russian gas exports to Turkey will be paid in rubles.
Russia And India To Start Trade In Rupees

Russia and India are set to start trade in rupees. To increase Indian exports, a new payment system has been approved.
Top Russian Energy Official Ivan Pechorin Mysteriously Falls To His Death In Arctic

According to the Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda, top Russian energy official Ivan Pechorin mysteriously drowned in the arctic waters near Cape Ignatiev on Russky Island.
Europe Is Buying All The Russian Oil It Can Before Banning It

Three months from now, an EU-wide embargo on Russian crude oil imports will kick in, shutting off almost all shipments of the commodity from Russia to Europe. But right now, Europe is importing over 1 million barrels of Russian crude daily and has been doing so for the last month. Someone is stocking up before the taps turn dry.