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The Russian State Duma has been making headlines with its recent activities, ranging from cultural assessments to significant geopolitical strategies. In a curious turn, the Duma's Budget and Tax Committee analyzed and declared the iconic Soviet cartoon character Cheburashka as having a Jewish ethnic background. This cultural exploration video gained swift attention and sparked discussions on identity politics in Russia. Meanwhile, critical geopolitical strategies continue to unfold, as demonstrated by the State Duma's ratification of a strategic partnership with Iran and its unequivocal stance against ceasefire agreements in the Ukraine conflict. Strategic military decisions such as integrating new citizens into military service and potential nuclear policies reflect a broader agenda for regional dominance and control by the Russian Federation.
What is the significance of the State Duma's declaration on Cheburashka's ethnicity?
The declaration regarding Cheburashka's ethnic origin by the State Duma's Budget and Tax Committee can be seen as a reflection of how cultural and identity politics play a role in Russian society. It highlights how even the history and character design from Soviet-era cartoons are subject to current ethnopolitical discourses and can fuel larger debates on cultural identities within Russia.
What does the partnership agreement with Iran entail?
The Russian State Duma ratified a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran, aimed at strengthening political, economic, and military ties between the two nations. This agreement signifies a mutual interest in counterbalancing Western influences and increasing cooperation in areas like energy, trade, and defense technology, helping both countries enhance their geopolitical clout in the region.
Why did the State Duma reject the 30-day ceasefire proposal?
The State Duma deputy Viktor Sobolev rejected the 30-day ceasefire proposal, arguing that it would allow Ukraine to reorganize and prepare for new offensives, thus posing a strategic disadvantage for Russia. This decision underscores Russia's intent to maintain its military pressure and control in Ukraine, highlighting its broader goals in the conflict.
What are the implications of registering new citizens for military service?
The law passed by the Russian State Duma that requires new citizens to be registered for military service concurrent with acquiring citizenship reflects an aggressive approach to bolstering military ranks. This move ensures Russia can quickly and efficiently integrate new citizens into its military forces, thereby sustaining its military capabilities amid ongoing regional conflicts.
How does the State Duma's strategy align with Russia's vision for Ukraine?
The State Duma appears to support the idea of a "union state" comprising Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus as the ultimate goal of its actions in Ukraine. This vision is driven by a desire to expand Russia’s territorial sphere of influence and ensure strategic depth through closer integration with its neighboring countries. It reflects a long-standing strategic ambition of Russia to restore its control over the post-Soviet space.
What measures has the State Duma taken regarding nuclear testing?
The State Duma has revoked its previous ban on nuclear tests, reflecting a strategic shift toward reinforcing Russia's nuclear posture. This decision positions Russia to potentially reinstate and enhance its nuclear testing activities, which could have significant implications for international arms control agreements and global geopolitics, signaling a readiness to leverage its nuclear capabilities in comprehensive strategic equations.
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Voronenkov was murdered by Ukrainian citizen, Russian secret services agent Pavlo Parshov, - MP Anton Herashchenko. PHOTO The murder of Denys Voronenkov was committed by a Russian secret services agent, a citizen of Ukraine Pavlo Parshov born in Sevastopol in 1988. 210 360 444 Previously in trend: Voronenkov assassinated
State Duma wants to reinstate Putin’s right to send troops to Ukraine: U.S. wants to prevent Russia from "developing into a new superpower" On March 23 the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly voted to adopt a resolution calling on President Barack Obama to immediately provide Ukraine with lethal defensive weapons. First Deputy Chairman of the “Fair Russia” party Mikhail Emelyanov says that if Obama approves H.Res.162, the Russian parliament shall return the right to send troops into the territory of Ukraine to President Vladimir Putin. 194 436 955 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Putin may get involved in release of detained Russian commandos - State Duma In addition to the Defense and Foreign Ministries of the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin may get involved in the matter of releasing the detained Russian special forces troops captured in Ukraine. 180 134 617 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives
Russian Lawmaker Asks Minister of Defense to Explain Information About Russian Soldiers in Ukraine. DOCUMENT State Duma deputy Dmitry Gudkov sent Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu a request asking for an explanation regarding the reports by the media about the Russian servicemen casualties and prisoners in Ukraine. 170 673 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Fight at Russian Embassy in Kyiv: Activists try to prevent Russians from voting in elections to State Duma (updated). PHOTOS+VIDEO A picket is held at the Russian Embassy in Ukraine (Kyiv), where a polling station in the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation has opened. 151 598 935
State Duma deputy says Russia could plead guilty and turn the page, but failed instead. VIDEO Russian State Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev considers the Kremlin's stance on the MH17 tragedy mistaken. 126 808 451 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17
Russian State Duma intends to introduce Russian 'peacekeepers' to Donbas Russian MP Roman Khudiakov suggested that Russian Duma addressed Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with request to introduce Russian 'peacekeepers' to the Donbas. 102 023 428 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Putin introduced bill to Duma that allows using anti-aircraft defense on Ukraine and Belarus border. DOCUMENT (in Russian) The bill is aimed at alleged enhancing of security of the borders of the Union State of Russia and Belarus, which are also borders with Ukraine. 94 873 336
State Duma of Russia warns NATO against enlargement The State Duma of the Russian Federation has drafted an address to parliamentary assemblies of NATO and OSCE, as well as to national parliaments of the Balkan states, warning about possibility of a new cold war. 82 568 249
Russian Defense Ministry Says They will not Help Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu assured the lawmakers of the State Duma that Russia's armed forces do not intervene and will not intervene in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. 69 055 309
Russian Deputies Demand to Recognize Non-Existing 'Novorossia' Leaders of Russian Communist party, Liberal democratic party, and "Spravedlivaya Rossiia" party have demanded to support mythical 'Novorossia' and recognize its independence while speaking publicly in Moscow at a concert on the People's Unity Day. 68 085 359 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada recognizes Russian State Duma illegitimate. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has not recognized the newly elected Russian State Duma's legitimacy due to holding elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories. 68 029 281
State Duma of Russian Federation wants to declare war on Ukraine Viktor Sobolev, a member of the Defense Committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, called to declare war on Ukraine. 63 150 161 Previously in trend: War
Yatseniuk resigned over anti-Russian stance, - State Duma deputy Pushkov Arsenii Yatseniuk was forced to resign from the post of prime minister of Ukraine due to its anti-Russian position which did not suit the EU and the U.S. 61 816 265
Switzerland Cancels Visit of the Head of Russian Parliament The Swiss Parliament canceled a visit of the State Duma Chairman Sergei Naryshkin and his meeting with the president of the lower house of the Swiss parliament. 54 746 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
Another Russian Duma MP, Communist Voronenkov testifies in Yanukovych case Former Russian Duma MP, member of the Communist Party Denis Voronenkov has testified in the case against former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, accused of high treason. 47 903 44
Turchynov: Ukrainian MPs Who Visited Russian Duma Should Not Be Paid Salaries and Allowed to Participate in Parliamentary Sessions. Ukrainian speaker Oleksand Turchinov has proposed a draft resolution on deputies-betrayers who took part in the work of the State Duma of the Russian Federation on September 17. They should be deprived of the right to participate in plenary sessions and should not be paid for the days, on which they have not worked in committee, commissions and parliamentary fractions. 47 104 237
Putin intensifies pressure on Ukraine as he needs victories on threshold of elections to State Duma - Russia's opposition member Kasyanov Russian President Vladimir Putin builds up pressure on Ukraine because he needs some political victories before the elections to the State Duma to secure success for the pro-presidential United Russia party. 43 399 154
Russian Duma Deputy Proposes UN to Liquidate Hague Tribunal Head of the 'Rodina' party, Russian State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlev offered his parliamentary colleagues to address the General Assembly of the United Nations on behalf of the Russian parliament with an appeal to eliminate the Hague Tribunal. 41 645 336
Protester who beat man at Russian Embassy in Kyiv apprehended, - police Security of the Russian Embassy has been strengthened because of clashes with the activists. 40 465 164
Russian parliament cancels free trade area with Ukraine The State Duma of the Russian Federation has adopted a law on the suspension of the Agreement on free trade area (FTA) with Ukraine effective Jan. 1, 2016. 39 661 302
Russian MP's aide killed in combat in Syria, - Reuters The death of Sergei Morozov, an aide to Russia's State Duma deputy Mikhail Degtyaryov (LDPR party), has not been made public. 39 229 106
Russia’s former lawmaker Voronenkov obtained Ukrainian citizenship in December, - journalist. DOCUMENT Denis Voronenkov, a former member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (Russian Federation Communist Party faction), a member of the parliamentary committee on security and corruption prevention was granted Ukrainian citizenship in December 2016. 38 559 177
Communist Party faction submitted to State Duma a bill to replace "Dutch tricolor donated" to flag of USSR The faction of the Communist Party submitted to the State Duma a bill proposing to replace the state flag of Russia. Instead of a tricolor, the Communists are proposing to return the red flag with a sickle, hammer and star. 35 707 138
Naryshkin accused Western countries of unleashing a new cold war: "They want to forget the lessons of history" Russian Federation State Duma Speaker Sergei Naryshkin accused Western politicians of unleashing a new cold war. 34 763 222
Russian MPs propose allowing police to use lethal force against protesters Members of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (United Russia party) Vasily Piskarev and Ernest Valeev have registered a bill that stipulates granting permission to the police officers to use firearms against participants of unauthorized demonstrations. 34 173 169
Russia's Duma unanimously approved indefinite aircraft deployment in Syria State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, has ratified a Russian-Syrian agreement on the indefinite deployment of Russia’s air task force in Syria. 34 067 209 Previously in trend: War in Syria
US introduces sanctions against Russian MPs elected in occupied Crimea The U.S. Department of Treasury has introduced sanctions against six so-called members of Russian State Duma (the parliament) that had been elected in occupied Crimea. 33 525 97 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Tomorrow State Duma of Russian Federation will consider decision on ban on exchange of Ukrainian fighters from "Azovstal" On May 18, the State Duma of the Russian Federation will consider a draft resolution banning the exchange of Ukrainian fighters with Azovstal. 33 431 179 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap War
Russia is still waiting for Zelensky to "demilitarize" and abandon Crimea Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said that President Volodymyr Zelensky should withdraw troops from eastern Ukraine, as well as agree to "denazification", "demilitarization" and abandonment of NATO and Crimea. 33 283 126 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Roman Seleznev sentenced to 27 years in prison in US hacking case, - Daily Mail The son of a Russian lawmaker was sentenced on Friday by a U.S. federal court to 27 years in prison after being convicted of hacking into U.S. small businesses and financial institutions, causing more than $169 million in damages. 33 026 161
EU does not recognise elections to Russia's State Duma held in occupied Crimea The European Union has not recognised the "elections" to the State Duma held by the Kremlin in the occupied Crimean peninsula. 32 719 130 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Duma votes for instant submission of call for self-proclaimed Donbas republics' recognition to Russian president The State Duma adopted a resolution on Tuesday to ensure the immediate submission of a call for the recognition of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics (the DPR and the LPR) to the Russian president. 31 854 198
Russia does not rule out possibility of CSTO troops entering Ukraine Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrei Kartapolov did not rule out the possibility of the introduction of troops of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. 31 573 81 Previously in trend: War
Russia wants to "untie the hands of the police": they will have the right to shoot in crowded places and at women with no obvious signs of pregnancy Russia wants to expand the rights of its police officers. A corresponding bill has been submitted to the State Duma. 30 576 380
Protesters at Russian Embassy in Kyiv burned down flag of Russian Federation and dispersed. PHOTOS+VIDEO The picket at the Russian Embassy in Ukraine (Kyiv), where a polling station in the elections to the State Duma had been operating, has ended. 30 035 125
In Russian State Duma, drunken deputy spoke about war with NATO, but was interrupted. VIDEO Sergei Veremeenko, a deputy from the ruling United Russia party, has caused a scandal in the State Duma. Not only did he show up to the meeting, probably under the influence of alcohol, but he also tried to talk about the war with NATO. 29 857 35
State Duma of the Russian Federation is concerned that NATO will use Ukraine against Russia Head of Duma International Affairs Committee Alexei Pushkov said that Ukraine is not welcomed in NATO and will be used against Russia. 29 286 406
Criminal Proceedings Initiated Regarding Ukrainian Lawmakers Trip to Russian Duma The Chief Investigations Department opened criminal proceedings regarding the fact of Ukrainian deputies participation in a session of the Russian State Duma under the article of violation of territorial integrity of Ukraine. 29 280 99
Russian Duma declares that there will be no general mobilization Russia’s State Duma stated that enacted "military" laws do not mean the announcement of a general mobilization. 28 600 109 Previously in trend: War
About 6,000 objects to be demolished as illegal after elections in Crimea, - Feygin Russian authorities plan to demolish about 6,000 facilities in occupied Crimea after the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation. 27 822 95 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
"We don't care how many countries to destroy - 28 or 32," - State Duma Deputy Zhuravlyov on accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. VIDEO Russian State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlyov said Russia's war with NATO would be nuclear and he did not care how many countries joined the alliance. 26 471 111
State Duma of Russian Federation proposes to cancel recognition of Lithuania's independence. DOCUMENT The State Duma has registered a bill repealing the September 6, 1991 resolution recognizing Lithuania's independence. 25 803 139
Second State Duma deputy from ruling United Russia party died in Russia in one day Dzhasharbek Uzdenov, a State Duma deputy from the United Russia party, died in Russia. 25 733 42
Germany, France will not recognize State Duma elections in occupied Crimea, foreign ministers say German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault claim their countries will not recognize the annexation of Ukrainian Crimea by the Russian Federation. 25 004 157 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
If residents of "Donbas and Ukraine" vote in "referendum" for joining Russian Federation, we will support them, - State Duma Speaker Volodin. VIDEO Speaker of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin supports holding a so-called "referendum" on the inclusion of the occupied territories of Ukraine in the Russian Federation. 23 010 107 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Russian General Kartapolov on Ukraine’s attack on Moscow: "Fact that drone can fly so far in is actually good thing". VIDEO In the Russian State Duma, commenting on the successful attack by Ukrainian drones on Moscow on 18 June, Russians were urged not to panic over the missed strikes, as "this is actually a good thing" and Russia allegedly has "the world’s best air defence system". 22 983 51 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Strike on oil refinery in Moscow
State Duma elections illegitimate as they held in occupied Crimea, Klimkin says Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin considers the elections in the Russian-occupied Crimea illegitimate. 21 363 93 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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