Russia got some good PR by sending vital medical gear to the US, even as coronavirus cases at home doubled in last three days

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Russia sent some medical supplies to the US to help fight coronavirus.

Moscow called it a "humanitarian" gesture.

The US State Department reminded everyone it was not an act of charity the US had bought the supplies.

Some Russians were annoyed that the Kremlin was trying to get good PR in the US when their people are dying at home, too.

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A shipment of medical supplies from Russia to the US to help fight New York City's outbreak of COVID-19 Wednesday night was lauded by President Donald Trump as "nice" gesture.

It was good for Russia, too, because it suggested according to media spin from Moscow that the Great United States wasn't capable of handling its own emergencies without aid from Even Greater Russia.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: There's a formula to winning the Oscars, and it's all in the statisticsSee Also:Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he calls Dr. Fauci on his cellphone 'late at night' when he needs COVID-19 adviceJefferies touts big tobacco as 'recession proof,' saying smokers aren't fazed by illness risks and the boredom of lockdowns will encourage more smokingRussia sent Italy a military convoy of medical supplies to help with the coronavirus outbreak. Italy said it was useless and accused them of a PR stunt.

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