President Vladimir Putin appealed to what he termed Russians' core values on Friday, the country's national day, as he sought to rally support for a vote on constitutional reforms that could potentially keep him in office until 2036.

President Vladimir Putin enthuses confidence ahead of vote

Ambarnaya river turns Crimson as 21,000 tonnes of oil leaks of diesel fuel tank operated by Norilsk Nickel Rupture. Watch this video to know more.

Ambarnaya river turns Crimson as 21,000 tonnes of diesel leaks in water

Russian President Vladimir Putin's opponents agree a nationwide vote next month that could extend his rule is a sham, but are split over whether to campaign for a "No" vote or call for a boycott, according to Reuters.

Putin's opponents divided over Russian vote that could extend his rule

Unexpanded G7 has long been in demand for the emerging world. All the member nations agree in principle that in this expansion they are divided over the decision to get the seat at the G7 table.

Putin wants China at G7 table: Trump's G7 expansion plan

Russia has reported 9,263 cases for the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the total tally to 299,941. The country recorded 115 deaths due to the virus taking the toll to 2,837.

Russia nears 300,000 coronavirus cases, reports 115 deaths in 24 hours

Six coronavirus patients have been killed and about 150 evacuated after a fire suspected to have been caused by a lung ventilator in the intensive care unit at a hospital in Russia

Six coronavirus patients killed in Russia hospital fire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown measures despite a new surge in infections

Russia to begin easing some lockdown measures

COVID-19: Brazil records 10,627 deaths, 155,939 confirmed cases Sao Paulo, a state in southeastern Brazil with almost 46 million inhabitants, has seen more than 3,600 deaths and more than 44,400 cases.

Morning News Brief: Brazil witnesses spike in COVID cases, Russia celebrates Victory Day and more

On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his fellow citizens that they are unbeatable when they stand together during the celebrations of victory in World War Two that were cut down because of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin urges citizens to 'unite' amid toned down Victory Day celebration

Russia marks 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday, but the coronavirus outbreak has forced it to scale back celebrations.

World marks 75th anniversary of Victory Day

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 6) said Russia should not rush to lift coronavirus-related restrictions, warning that any haste in removing preventative measures could undo their work so far.

Russian President Putin warns against lifting coronavirus-related restrictions

Russia on Thursday recorded a largest a daily increase of confirmed coronavirus cases as the number of infections surged past 100,000. According to health officials, 7,099 people confirmed of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number to 106,498 cases.

Russia sees record rise in one-day coronavirus infections; total number tops 100,000

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed Thursday that he tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate to protect other cabinet members. Speaking at a televised meeting to President Vladimir Putin, Mishustin said "I have just learned that the test on the coronavirus I took was positive."

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin tests positive for COVID-19

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed Thursday that he tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate to protect other cabinet members. COVID-19 cases are surging constantly in Russia.

Russia reports massive surge in COVID-19 cases, Russian PM tests positive as well

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to provide daily forecasts of the spread of the novel coronavirus as Russia recorded almost 5,000 new cases in a single day.

Putin orders daily coronavirus projections as Russia's tally nears 37,000

At a time when concerns over a massive surge in coronavirus outbreak remain, Russia continued holding rehearsals for its Victory Day parade. Russia's coronavirus tally so far stands at 6,342, a rise of 954 cases in the last 24 hours, its crisis response centre said on Monday.

Russia: Victory Day rehearsals continue despite coronavirus crisis

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed plunging oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic Monday, the Kremlin said, as Trump said Moscow is pressing for an end to US sanctions.

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus

Moscow, with its more than 12 million people, went into lockdown on Monday while other parts of Russia moved to introduce similar steps to curb the coronavirus outbreak.

Moscow begins lockdown during tougher push to curb coronavirus

Russia has ordered restaurants, cafes and resorts closed from Saturday to fight the coronavirus outbreak but stopped short of insisting on a full-blown lockdown.

Russia unveils new 'stay at home' measures to control coronavirus outbreak

A look back at 20 years of Putin's rule in Russia

Leaders of the G20 major economies are holding an online summit Thursday in a bid to fend off a coronavirus-triggered recession, after criticism the group has been slow to address the crisis.

Saudi chairs G20 crisis talks as coronavirus threatens global recession

US authorities put out tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Russia's Kuril Islands, but meteorological officials in Japan issued no alerts, although they said there might be slight tidal changes.

Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake off Russia's Kuril islands

President Vladimir Putin postponed a vote on constitutional reforms and urged Russians to stay home to contain the coronavirus on Wednesday, but did not impose the kind of strong measures taken in other countries.

Putin delays reforms vote, holds back on tough virus measures

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed comparisons to a tsar on Thursday, arguing he "works every day" and listens to what people want. "Well, this is not true," Putin said when asked about being described as a Russian imperial-era ruler.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says, 'I am not a 'tsar', I work every day'

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