You have to understand, first and foremost, that the Russian state is not “ran by the Russian Mob.” This is simply untrue and should be taken off the table before progressing further. The power of the oligarchs is unquestioned, yes, but this is very different from the “Russian mob”, who do not control the day to day of the state. Furthermore, Vladimir Putin is seen as a strong man who has managed to put said oligarchs into check on some level and has secured their silence regarding his administration..

Now, the vast majority of synthetics used in Patagonia clothes come from recycled sources, but the company also uses recycled wool, recycled down, and reclaimed cotton. The brand has committed to becoming carbon positive by 2025 in a variety of ways, including moving to renewable energy and sequestering carbon. (All of this information is readily available, in great detail, on the brand website in its annual report.)Patagonia is way ahead of the pack in terms of sustainability, but it offers a model to help consumers judge whether other brands are making a holistic effort to be sustainable, or just offering one or two sustainable products.[Source Images: kvsan/iStock, wacomka/iStock]Is it a startup or a large corporation?Companies of different sizes have varying challenges when it comes to creating eco friendly supply chains.

Getting into orbit around Mars is less complicated, but still no easy matter, with about a dozen spacecraft falling short. Mars fly bys were the rage in the 1960s and most failed; NASA’s Mariner 4 was the first to succeed in 1965. The UAE hopes to make it seven with its $200 plus million mission.

Celebrated on a Sunday in mid June, Father’s Day is the opportunity to tell your dad that he’s the best or thank your husband for being daddy to your kids. Mother’s Day may have been the original special day, but dads deserve their day of cards, gifts and being made a fuss of too.Father’s Day 2021 is on Sunday 20 June.Father’s Day gift ideas Things to do on Father’s Day Father’s Day cardsMourners line streets for funeral of dad and two children killed on Father’s Day walkFuneralsMourners lined the streets for Joshua Flynn, 37, his son Coby Jay, 15, and daughter Skylar, 12, who tragically died along with their beloved Yorkshire terrier Troy when they were hit by a car on a walk in Dalton, CumbriaDad, 60, dies of coronavirus after 28 family members fall ill with deadly virusCoronavirusVidal Garay, from Los Angeles, California, died of coronavirus a day before Father’s Day on June 20 after his condition rapidly deterioratedDad gives hilarious Cribs style tour of garden coffee shop he built from scratchYouTubeEd Strid’s daughter Julianna said she’s grown up watching her dad build things from scratch. The incredible garden cafe at their home in Orange County, California is kitted out with tables, chairs, little succulent plants and tea lights for when it gets dark.Simon Cowell proudly shows off heartwarming Father’s Day letter from son EricSimon CowellThe music mogul’s son wrote in the sweet letter that he ‘walks in his father’s footsteps standing tall like him’ and that he ‘will always love’ his dadBecky Adlington’s ex husband Harry Needs says he never ‘explored his sexuality’Father’s DayIn his first interview since coming out as bisexual, the father of one, 28, said he felt he never had the time to ‘explore his sexuality’ after falling for Rebecca Adlington at the age of 17First picture of ‘doting dad’ stabbed to death near primary school on Father’s DayWest Midlands PoliceReece Adamson, 30, was found with fatal neck wounds on Cardington Avenue in Great Barr, Birmingham, shortly after 9pm on SundayMan, 47, charged after dad and two kids out on Father’s Day walk killed in crashCar crashesJoshua James Flynn, 37, his son Coby Jay Flynn, 15, and daughter Skylar Flynn, 12, tragically died in the crash on Abbey Road in Dalton in Furness, CumbriaFamily of dad and two kids killed in tragic Father’s Day car crash pay moving tributeCumbria PoliceThree pedestrians from the same family died in the Dalton on Furness crash, as wife and mum Emma Flynn lost her husband Joshua, 37, son Coby Jay, 15, and daughter Skylar, 12Heartbreak as ‘dad, son and daughter’ killed walking dog on Father’s DayCar crashesA man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and three counts of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash in Dalton in Furness, Cumbria, yesterdayDevastated dad weeps on Father’s Day for his three ‘little angels’ killed in fireHouse firesGrief stricken Alex Gibson had popped to a garage to buy snacks for his children on Friday night and came home to a fire ripping through the family home in PaisleyKate Middleton shares extra George, Charlotte and Louis photo from Father’s Day shootFather’s DayKate Middleton took a series of new photos of her husband Prince William and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to mark the Duke’s birthday and Father’s Day and fans love the relaxed and happy styleHamilton trailer drops ahead of film debut on Disney+Father’s DayHamilton will arrive on Disney Plus on July 3 after the coronavirus pandemic cancelled its showing in cinemasPeter Andre’s son Junior lavishes praise on his dad with throwback Father’s Day tributePeter AndrePeter Andre’s eldest so Junior ensured his dad knew just how much he cares by posting a sweet tribute to him on Father’s Day.