TODAY IN RUSSIA: Putin committed to alleviating poverty, says spokesman. EU urging investigation of alleged Chechen LGBTQ torture. US Senate seeks to block easing of Deripaska sanctions, as his former mistress is released from Thai prison. Serbian President reveals his reliance on Putin’s advice. CAR ambassador replaced. Apartment block collapses shine spotlight on crumbling infrastructure. Imprisoned Serebrennikov wins Moscow Best Director award.