Penal colonies, a unique feature in Russia, date back to the Russian Empire. They were later used by the Soviet Union when prison labour was used to accelerate industrialisation.
Navalny, who returned to Moscow after recovering from poisoning, faces about 3.5 years in prison at a hearing set for 2 February on charges he breached terms of a suspended sentence.
From the point of view of someone fighting authoritarian regimes in Russia, Turkey or elsewhere, it appears that US tech firms are aligning themselves with the political winners.
Similarities between Yukos debacle in Russia & China's crackdown on Alibaba are striking — 2 political systems led by strongmen with penchant for cutting hubristic entrepreneurs to size.
Putin has pushed inoculation since touting Russia’s approval of Sputnik V in Aug as the globe’s first Covid shot. But many nations have been unwilling to give it fast-track approval.
The infections are hitting Russia in areas poorly served by primary care doctors & modern technical amenities. The weaknesses of country's hyper-centralised system are being laid bare.
Putin Wednesday held a meeting via video conference with foreign ministers of the eight-member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation including S Jaishankar.
Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.
Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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