Day: June 27, 2020

  • Russia Spies Aided Taliban Attacks, U.S. Intel Says – NYT

    Russia Spies Aided Taliban Attacks, U.S. Intel Says – NYT

    US intelligence has concluded that a Russian unit offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan, The New York Times reported Friday. The purported bounties gave incentives to the guerrillas to target US forces, just as President Donald Trump tries to withdraw troops and end America’s longest war. The…

  • Taming Morkovcha — Russia’s Beloved Korean Carrot Salad

    Taming Morkovcha — Russia’s Beloved Korean Carrot Salad

    It’s a rare thing for me to advocate toning down spice notes or flavor accents in a Russian dish — I am the gal who puts sumac, ginger, and horseradish in borscht — but with Morkovcha, it was beyond time for an intervention.   Morkovcha is a spicy carrot salad better known in Russia as “Korean…

  • Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 27

    Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 27

    There have been 627,646 cases of coronavirus infection reported in Russia so far and 8,969 deaths. June 27: 3 things you need to know today About 20% of Moscow residents have coronavirus immunity, deputy mayor Anastasia Rakova said Friday, citing a new study. Russia’s flagship carrier Aeroflot has been secretly flying passengers abroad for nearly a month despite state-mandated grounded flights…

  • Russia’s Coronavirus Cases Rise to 627K

    Russia’s Coronavirus Cases Rise to 627K

    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…