Day: June 20, 2020

  • 4 Suspects Face Charges in Dijon Ethnic Unrest Blamed on Chechens

    4 Suspects Face Charges in Dijon Ethnic Unrest Blamed on Chechens

    Prosecutors said Saturday they would charge four men in connection with violence blamed on Chechens in the eastern French city of Dijon, as local people marched calling for the resignation of the top local official. Three of the four suspects are Russians, while the fourth is French of Russian origin, prosecutor Eric Mathais told journalists.…

  • Putin Hails Russian ‘Hero Doctors’ Who Died From Virus

    Putin Hails Russian ‘Hero Doctors’ Who Died From Virus

    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed “hero” doctors who died during the coronavirus epidemic, comparing them to battlefield medics from past wars. Putin, who spoke ahead of next month’s controversial vote that is expected to extend his hold on power until 2036, also promised awards and more bonuses for health personnel. This week the…

  • Waste-Not-Want-Not Sour Cream Scallion Dip and Sukhariki

    Waste-Not-Want-Not Sour Cream Scallion Dip and Sukhariki

    One thing the Covid-19 lockdown has reinforced for me is that venerable adage, “Waste not want not.” When you write about food and develop recipes for a living, there is always a certain amount of food waste involved — rather more than your already very obliging family can consume. Though regrettable, you learn to live with…

  • Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 21

    Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 21

    There have been 584,680 cases of coronavirus infection reported in Russia so far and 8,111 deaths. June 21: 3 things you need to know today Dozens of Russian World War II veterans who plan to attend the rescheduled Victory Day parade on Red Square on June 24 are self-isolating outside Moscow in order to protect President Vladimir Putin from…

  • Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 20

    Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 20

    There have been 576,952 cases of coronavirus infection reported in Russia so far and 8,002 deaths. June 20: 3 things you need to know today Dozens of Russian World War II veterans who plan to attend the rescheduled Victory Day parade on Red Square on June 24 are self-isolating outside Moscow in order to protect President Vladimir Putin from…

  • Russia Passes 575K Coronavirus Cases as Death Toll Tops 8K

    Russia Passes 575K Coronavirus Cases as Death Toll Tops 8K

    Moscow lifted restrictions including compulsory travel passes on June 8, a move welcomed by residents who rushed out to enjoy the streets and parks. Many other regions are lifting lockdown restrictions as Russia is preparing to hold a July 1 national vote despite the pandemic.    President Vladimir Putin is seeking public backing for constitutional amendments that…

  • Opening Nuclear Talks With Russia, U.S. May Also Be Ending Them

    Opening Nuclear Talks With Russia, U.S. May Also Be Ending Them

    The United States and Russia on Monday open talks on their last major nuclear agreement — but for some observers, it may simply be the beginning of the end. President Donald Trump’s administration has insisted, to no avail, that China join the discussions in Vienna on New START, the treaty that caps U.S. and Russian…