• Russia thankful to US for offer to assist in Norilsk oil spill cleanup - diplomat
  
  It is another goodwill gesture that proves that Moscow and Washington can work for the good and can demonstrate this cooperation, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
  Tass.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 23:38:07 +0300.
• Soccer: Hertha and Dortmund players kneel in tribute to George Floyd
  
  Players of Borussia Dortmund and Hertha Berlin went down on one knee ahead of their Bundesliga game on Saturday in tribute to George Floyd, an unarmed black man whose death in U.S. police custody has triggered protests around the world.
  Reuters.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:31:36 -0400.
• Russia Jumps on George Floyd Killing as Proof of U.S. Hypocrisy
  
  The turmoil in America has served two Kremlin goals: deflecting criticism of its own record and underscoring its message that protests cause chaos.
  Andrew Higgins.  New York Times.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:49:12 +0000.
• 'Russian mercenaries fleeing war-torn Libya' leave teddy bear taped to mortar shell in civilian home
  
  A cuddly toy was left taped to a mortar shell hidden under a table with a tripwire in a Tripoli home. This comes after the Russian-backed Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar retreated from the capital.
  Daily Mail.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:27:02 GMT.
• Mikhail Kokshenov, Russian Actor Known For Memorable Secondary Roles In Cinema, Dies At 83
  
  Russian actor and director, Mikhail Kokshenov, known to millions across the former Soviet Union for his notable secondary roles in cinema, has died at the age of 83.
  Radio Liberty.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 06:47:04 +0000.
• Lisa Page debuts as legal analyst for MSNBC and NBC News
  
  Lisa Page, the former FBI lawyer whose anti-Trump texts became an embarrassment in the Russia investigation, made her debut Friday as a paid analyst for MSNBC and NBC News. "I started something new today!" Ms. Page tweeted. ...
  Dave Boyer.  Washington Times.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:31:47 -0400.
• Lisa Page joins MSNBC as legal analyst
  
  Lisa Page, the former FBI lawyer who worked on former special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, has joined MSNBC as a legal analyst, the network announced ...
  Tal Axelrod.  The Hill.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 22:49:22 +0000.
• Czech Republic expels two Russian diplomats over 'made-up information' about attacks
  
  The Czech Republic on Friday accused a Russian embassy employee of spreading false information about a planned poison attack and expelled two Russian diplomats, prompting an angry reaction from Moscow. ...
  Yahoo.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:39:27 -0400.
• Czechs expel two Russian diplomats over hoax poison plot
  
  Relations have frayed over the recent removal of a statue but the fake plot has soured ties further.
  BBC News.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:39:16 GMT.
• Arctic Circle oil spill: Russian prosecutors order checks at permafrost sites
  
  Russian prosecutors order checks at sensitive installations built on permafrost after a huge oil spill.
  BBC News.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:13:15 GMT.
• Russia claims to have contained huge oil spill after Arctic river turns red
  
  Vladimir Putin chastises billionaire owner of power plant for negligence
  Samuel Osborne.  The Independent.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:58:32 GMT.
• How Much Does It Cost To Insure Your Russian-Made Stealth Drone?
  
  The Russian defense ministry has insured its new stealth drone and its control station for 1.57 million rubles.
  By David Axe, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400.
• RAF Typhoons intercept Russian jets over Baltic for second time in two days
  
  RAF Typhoon jets have been scrambled to intercept Russian jets over the Baltic Sea - for the second time in as many days.
  Sky News.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:28:00 +0100.
• Facebook to label Russia's Sputnik, Iran's Press TV and China's Xinhua News
  
  Later this northern summer Facebook will also block any ads from such outlets that target US users, it said on Thursday.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:30:47 +1000.
• Russia oil spill into Arctic river spurs Putin to declare state of emergency after 20,000 tons leak
  
  A state of emergency has been declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin after tens of thousands of diesel fuel leaked into a river within the Arctic Circle
  Travis Fedschun.  Fox News.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:00:56 GMT.
• Russia's coronavirus case tally edges past 440,000: Live updates
  
  Russia's nationwide death toll from the new coronavirus has reached more than 5,300 people.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:03:05 GMT.
• Senate Republicans Launch Investigation Into Origins of Russia Probe
  
  Rosenstein says there was 'reasonable suspicion' to justify opening the investigation.
  Voice of America.  Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:47:03 -0400.
• India's Modi Gets Trump Invite To Attend G-7 Summit, Ministry Says
  
  The US president has said he wanted to invite Australia, Russia, South Korea and India to the meeting.
  Voice of America.  Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:56:27 -0400.
• Soccer player Jadon Sancho punished for George Floyd tribute
  
  To most watching Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho remove his jersey to reveal a handwritten "Justice for George Floyd" message on his undershirt, it was a powerful expression of activism on a soccer field.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:00:15 +0000.
• Borussia Monchengladbach's Marcus Thuram dedicates goal to U.S. protests
  
  Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram dedicated his goal celebration to George Floyd on Sunday.
  ESPN.  Sun, 31 May 2020 23:43:14 EST.

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