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Russia

FILED - 25 January 2021, Belgium, Brussels: European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell speaks during a press conference following an EU Foreign Ministers meeting at the EU headquarters. Borrell is due in Moscow on Friday just days after the jailing of prominent Russian dissident Alexei Navalny that provoked an international uproar. Photo: Zucchi-Enzo/EU Council/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only in connection with the latest coverage about (the transmission/the film/the auction/the exhibition/the book) and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF

Top EU diplomat in Russia as tensions peak over Navalny sentence

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/5/21

Josep Borrell has stressed he plans to call once again for Navalny's release during the trip.

Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video conference call to mark the opening of new military medical centres for patients infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa

World

BALTICS

Moscow disputes Estonia airspace violation claim by Russian aircraft

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/4/21

The Foreign Ministry in Tallinn has summoned the Russian ambassador regarding the incident.

31 January 2021, Berlin: A demonstrator holds a sign reading "Free Kremlin's Prisoners" during a demonstration against the detention of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny was immediately detained upon his arrival in Moscow earlier this month after receiving treatment in Germany following a near-fatal assassination attempt. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa

World

COURT RULED

Navalny gets jail time as Russian court rules he violated probation

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov warns that Russia would not accept "admonitions" from the European Union.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Study: Russia's Sputnik V is 91.6% effective against coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/2/21

The results put the vaccine at close to the same efficiacy as the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.

31 January 2021, Russia, Saint Petersburg: Russian Police officers detain a protester during a demonstration against the detention of the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Navalny was immediately detained upon his arrival in Moscow earlier this month after receiving treatment in Germany following a near-fatal assassination attempt. Photo: Sergei Mikhailichenko/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

NAVALNY CASE

Over 5,000 detained as opposition demos grip Russia for second week

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/1/21

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Russian authorities for their heavy-handed treatment of anti-government protesters.

23 January 2021, Russia, Saint Petersburg: Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration against the detention of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who was arrested on his return to Russia from Germany. Photo: Sergei Mikhailichenko/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

PROTESTS IN RUSSIA

Navalny's lawyers to appeal 30-day imprisonment in court hearing

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/28/21

Navalny is accused by Russian prosecutors of violating a previous suspended sentence by travelling to Germany.

HANDOUT - 25 January 2021, Russia, Zavidovo: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting via videoconference with representatives of universities and other higher education institutions to mark the Russian Students Day. Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

START

Russia and US agree to extend nuclear disarmament treaty

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/21

The announcement on Tuesday evening followed a first phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden.

File photo dated in 2014 of Alexander Stubb. Photo: Laura Kotila/Vnk.

World

ONLINE PROTEST

Nordic conservative politicians voice support for Navalny

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/26/21

In Finland, calls for Navalny's release were made by former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb.

Finland

RUSSIA

Finnish president raises Navalny question on call with Putin

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/22/21

Niinistö did not coordinate the call with European leaders beforehand.

Prime-Minister-Sanna-Marin-by-Laura-Kotila-Vnk

World

DETAINED IN MOSCOW

Marin demands from Russia the immediate release of Navalny

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/21

He was detained while going through passport control at Moscow airport and is to be remanded in custody until a court decision.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

ENTREPRENEURS

Old Kemi, the Finnish century-old brewery that survived Stalin

The Nomad Today 12/29/20

Two brothers have relaunched the Kemi beer brand founded 100 years ago by their great-grandfather, a Finnish communist who suffered repression and survived the purges in the Soviet Union.

HANDOUT - 13 August 2020, Russia, Moscow: An undated picture made available on 13 August 2020 shows vials of the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, developed by the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has financed the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow to develop the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V. Photo: -/Russian Direct Investment Fund via YNA/dpa.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Russia begins giving state-produced coronavirus vaccine to elderly

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/29/20

Russian President Vladimir Putin has delayed getting the vaccine, and it remains unclear when he would take it.

World

RUSSIA

Putin passes law guaranteeing himself future legal immunity

The Nomad Today 12/23/20

With the new law, it would only be possible to lift a leader's immunity if they were suspected of high treason or a serious crime.

HANDOUT - 14 September 2020, Russia, Sochi: Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who arrived in Russia on a working visit, at the summer residence Bocharov Ruchey. (best quality available) Photo: Kremlin/dpa.

World

PROTESTS

Russian troops set to 'secure public order' in Belarus under new deal

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/20

There have been mass protests against Belarus' president Alexander Lukashenko since a disputed election five months ago.

FILED - 17 December 2020, Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his 16th annual press conference with regional and international media via videoconference. Photo: -/Kremlin /dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

PANDEMIC

Putin to take Russian coronavirus vaccine 'as soon as possible'

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Putin expressed confidence in the vaccine Sputnik V, saying it has proven itself safe and effective.

Finland

FOREIGN POLICY

Finland and Russia celebrate 100 years of diplomatic relations

The Nomad Today 12/16/20

Diplomatic relations between Finland and Russia started in 1920.

A submarine emerging in the Arctic region. Photo: Pixabay.

World

NUCLEAR EXERCISE

Russian submarine tests intercontinental missiles

The Nomad Today 12/13/20

Such maneuvres are seen by observers as a demonstration of strength by Russia.

World

IN CUSTODY

Denmark charges Russian national with alleged espionage

The Nomad Today 12/10/20

Prosecutors said they want the man to be expelled after serving a possible sentence.

World

12 YEARS

Former Ukrainian footballer Vasilenko convicted of espionage in Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/8/20

Vasilenko is said to have tried to acquire discarded Soviet military equipment.

04 December 2020, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Sassnitz-Mukran: Pipes of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline are seen stored on the premises of the Mukran Port near Sassnitz. The Mukran Port on Ruegen Island is considered the most important transhipment point for the construction of the pipeline. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

World

ENERGY

Russia accuses US of 'aggression' over Nord Stream 2 comments

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/6/20

Opponents of the pipeline, including the US, Poland and Ukraine, say it will give Russia an economic stranglehold over Germany, while the German government says it will create a direct and secure…