Fugitive US whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted permanent residency in Russia, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Jobs galore! Bello: DOLE eyeing Europe as alternative market for displaced OFWs
The government is looking at Europe as an alternative market for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were displaced by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Russia plan to produce Covid-19 vaccines in PH ‘very good news’: Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed that Russia has pledged to build a pharmaceutical facility in the country for the production of its vaccines against coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Russia wants to build COVID vaccine manufacturing site in PH, Locsin says
Russia has expressed readiness to establish a vaccine manufacturing facility in the Philippines, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said.
Duterte wants Bataan residents consulted for nuclear plant revival
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte believes that the people of Bataan should be consulted first before the national government decides to revive the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), Malacañang said Thursday.
Cosmonauts not ready to try Russia’s virus vaccine
Russian cosmonauts set to blast off for the International Space Station said on Thursday it was too early to get a coronavirus vaccine touted by President Vladimir Putin.
Novichok scientist apologises to Navalny
A scientist involved in the secret Soviet programme to create the Novichok nerve agent has apologised to the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who is recovering from poisoning in Berlin.
Russia, China hackers targeting US vote, Microsoft warns
Microsoft said Thursday it thwarted recent cyberattacks from China, Russia and Iran targeting both Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns, as technology giants scrambled to protect election security less than two months ahead of the US vote.
Mauuna pa sa China, Russia? PH envoy to US: Moderna in ‘deep’ talks with Filipino conglomerate on possible COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Moderna Therapeutics, one of the American pharmaceutical companies that are in the advanced stages of developing a COVID-19 vaccine, is in “deep” talks with a person linked to a Filipino conglomerate for the possible distribution of the vaccine in the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez said.
W.House calls on Russia to ‘respect Belarus’ sovereignty, democracy
The White House on Monday urged Russia to “respect” sovereignty and democracy in neighboring Belarus where strongman President Alexander Lukashenko faces mass demonstrations calling for new elections.
After suspected poisoning: Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in stable condition in Berlin
Leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who has suffered a suspected poisoning, was in a stable condition in hospital on Saturday after being flown to Berlin following a standoff over his medical evacuation from Russia.
Russia to test coronavirus vaccine on 40,000 people
Russia said on Thursday it would start clinical trials of its controversial coronavirus vaccine next week, involving tens of thousands of people.
Duterte thanks Putin, Xi for coronavirus vaccine offer: Magbabayad kami
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday expressed his gratitude to Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping for offering to supply the Philippines with their coronavirus vaccine once available.
Bilib din sa Putin-Cee! Vietnam says looking to buy Russia virus vaccine
Vietnam’s health ministry is looking to buy a bulk order of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, state media said on Friday, despite global scepticism over its effectiveness and safety.
WATCH | Dapat safe! Gatchalian calls for caution on Russia COVID-19 vaccine
Dapat safe! Sen. Win Gatchalian calls for caution on Russia COVID-19 vaccine.
WATCH | Duterte to receive Russia’s coronavirus vaccine on May 2021 – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte may be vaccinated with a Russian coronavirus vaccine by May 1, 2021, Malacañang said Thursday.
Basta FDA approved! PSG says Duterte may try Russian vaccine
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) said they will allow President Rodrigo Duterte to receive Russia’s coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine, but, on one condition.
WATCH | Duterte accepts Russia offer to supply virus vaccine to Philippines: Ako ang unang injeksyunan
President Rodrigo Duterte said Russia has offered to provide the Philippines access to their coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available.
WHO urges Russia to follow guidelines on virus vaccine
The World Health Organization on Tuesday urged Russia to follow the established guidelines for producing safe and effective vaccines after Moscow announced plans to start swiftly producing COVID-19 jabs.
Russia aims to produce ‘millions’ of vaccine doses by 2021
Russia said Monday it aims to launch mass production of a coronavirus vaccine next month and turn out “several million” doses per month by next year.
Nagsumbong sa Russia: Beijing accuses ‘certain countries’ of spreading disinformation
China accused “certain countries” of spreading disinformation in a video call Friday with Russia, as the two nations sought a closer alliance while relations continue to deteriorate between Beijing and Washington.
Putin-appointed governor refuses to leave post amid protests
A Russian governor appointed by President Vladimir Putin to head a region in the Far East on Wednesday dismissed mass protests over his predecessor’s arrest and vowed to stay in post.
Russia says hoping to produce 200M vaccine doses this year
Russia hopes to complete trials of a coronavirus vaccine in August and produce 200 million doses with foreign partners by the end of the year, the head of its sovereign wealth fund said Monday.
Better than most of Europe: Putin hails Russia’s virus response
Russia has come through the coronavirus pandemic with far fewer infections and deaths than many other European countries, President Vladimir Putin said Monday while visiting Moscow-annexed Crimea.
