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Russia readies new gas link to Europe in defiance of US
Russia officially opened its TurkStream natural gas pipeline on Wednesday, further diversifying export routes to Europe amid a backlash from the U.S.
First Greek helmet discovered north of the Black Sea in Russia
The Russian RIA news agency has reported a remarkable find of an ancient Greek Corinthian helmet. The discovery was made in the Taman Peninsula in the southwest of Russia. The helmet was unearthed during the excavation of a Greek necropolis in the area by the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IA RAS). The helmet is one of the most remarkable discoveries yet made at this site. The helmet now raises questions as to the nature of Greek society in the ancient Black Sea area and its contacts with the wider Greek world.
Russia condemns Turkey's intentions to send troops to Libya
Russia's reaction to Tayyip Erdogan's announcement that it intends to send Turkish troops to Libya was immediate.