US general says Russia has deployed banned missile

Stars and Stripes ^ | 8 Mar 2017 | Robert Burns

[elhombrelibre]

Is this freedom?

"Russia puts lid on Christians sharing faith"

http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/russia-puts-lid-on-christians-sharing-faith/

[elhombrelibre]

"Is persecution of all Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia under president Putin reasonable?"

"The questioner seems to forget about all sorts of other denominations also being ‘persecuted’ in Russia. Mormons, Hare Krishna devotees, Baptists and some Muslim sects are facing the same treatment in Russia..."

https://www.quora.com/Is-persecution-of-all-Jehovah%E2%80%99s-Witnesses-in-Russia-under-president-Putin-reasonable

[elhombrelibre]

"Putin crosses a line — bans Russians from preaching the Gospel outside churches. Here’s the latest."

https://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/13/putin-crosses-a-line-bans-russians-from-preaching-the-gospel-outside-churches-heres-the-latest/

[elhombrelibre]

"Putin Signs Anti-Christian Provisions into Law"

https://www.vomcanada.com/ru-2016-07-14.htm

[elhombrelibre]

"Putin Approves Law Making It Illegal to Share the Gospel Outside of Russian Churches"

http://churchleaders.com/daily-buzz/282261-russia-religious-freedom-anti-terror-putin-russian-orthodox-church.html

[elhombrelibre]

"Putin imperils religious freedom: Column"

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/11/22/putin-religious-freedom-laws-column/93959106/

[elhombrelibre]

"Putin's Russia Cracks Down on Religious Freedom"

http://www.christianpost.com/news/putins-russia-cracks-down-on-religious-freedom-170444/

[elhombrelibre]

"Thousands fast after Putin signs law banning evangelism outside of churches"

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/12/thousands-fast-after-putin-signs-law-banning-evangelism-outside-churches.html

[Wuli]

Great source material on the study of the matter of the treaties with the former Soviet Union. Saved it in “Law and Constitution” sub folder of my “Research” folder in my Bookmarks.

[Wpin]

My gosh! You certainly impressed me! I don’t have time to read all that now, but will over the weekend. I owe you that!

[elhombrelibre]

I think you’ll find that Putin’s pro-religion is strictly done for political purposes. He does not allow religious liberty, freedom of conscience, or Christians to put the teachings of Christ before Putin’s political agenda. His is a state-sponsored and controlled church, exactly what the US Constitution does not allow our government to do.

[ETL]

>>religious freedom -
>>at least within Christian orthodoxy -
>>has been allowed to flourish.

Christians in Russia Refuse to Stop Sharing the Gospel Despite Putin’s Ban on Evangelism

By Stoyan Zaimov , Christian Post Reporter
Aug 3, 2016

Christians in Russia have said they are determined to preach the Gospel and fulfill the Great Commission despite tough new laws signed by President Vladimir Putin that ban evangelism outside of churches. ...”

http://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-russia-refuse-stop-sharing-the-gospel-despite-putins-ban-evangelism-167442/
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July 2016...

FAITH UNDER FIRE

Russia puts lid on Christians sharing faith‘Will require any sharing … even a casual conversation, to have prior authorization from state’

http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/russia-puts-lid-on-christians-sharing-faith/#34c1Fo2QT9xudcrR.99

[ETL]

>>Not communist though

Funny, isn’t it, how Russia now supposedly deplores communism yet still supports and arms every communist regime on the planet, including North Korea, the ChiComs, and various hostile leftist regimes throughout latin America.

[ETL]

How Russia arms America’s southern neighbors

Ioan Grillo
May 9, 2014

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Russia’s push into Ukraine has put many on edge. But less known is that Russia is also strengthening its military links south of the Rio Grande and re-establishing itself as a power in the region.

Vladimir Putin has been strengthening military links here, and Russia is now the largest arms dealer to governments in Latin America, surpassing the United States.

Russia has even floated the possibility of building new military bases in Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, and putting its warships permanently in the Caribbean.

In the midst of the Ukraine crisis, Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov recently visited Cuba, Peru, Chile, and Nicaragua, where he announced that Russia would also pour money into the new Central American canal project. ...”
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/140508/russian-arms-military-trade-latin-america
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Russia Boosts Arms, Training for Leftist Latin Militaries

Moscow defense minister inks deals with Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua for joint exercises

BY: Bill Gertz
February 20, 2015

Russia agreed to provide military training for three leftist regimes in Latin America and increase military visits and exercises following a visit last week to the region by Moscow’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu, Pentagon officials said.

Shoygu met with defense and military leaders in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua and signed several agreements on warship visits and military training during the visit, which ran from Feb. 11 to 14. It is not clear whether any new arms deals were completed during the visit.
Defense officials said the Russian leader is seeking bases in the region for strategic bomber flights that Shoygu recently promised would include flights over the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/russia-boosts-arms-training-for-leftist-latin-militaries/