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Russia expels more diplomats from some Western-aligned countries
Apr 28, 2021 11:55Russia has given one week to seven diplomats from some Western-aligned countries to leave, in a tit-for-tat move against the backdrop of the expulsion of Russian diplomats.
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Russia to prepare list of ‘unfriendly’ states soon
Apr 28, 2021 06:26Russia says it will soon present a list of governments deemed “unfriendly” to the state, following a decree by President Vladimir Putin to clearly identify and take countermeasures against hostile countries.
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Russia summons Polish ambassador, expels five diplomats
Apr 23, 2021 11:23The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Poland’s ambassador to protest his country’s expulsion of Russian diplomats, informing him of Moscow’s decision to respond in kind.
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Putin willing to discuss bilateral ties with Ukraine president in Moscow 'any time'
Apr 23, 2021 05:56Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to invite his Ukrainian counterpart to discuss bilateral ties amid a military escalation between the two sides near Ukraine’s southern borders and the Crimean Peninsula.
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Russia hits back at UK over ‘malign activity’ accusation
Apr 16, 2021 12:14The UK is attempting to project itself as an “important” global actor in the wake of Brexit by accusing Russia of involvement in “malign activity,” the Russian Embassy in London says.
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Russian jet fighter intercepts another US spy plane over Pacific Ocean
Apr 16, 2021 11:08Russia says a MIG-31 jet fighter has intercepted a US RC-135 strategic reconnaissance plane over the Pacific Ocean while approaching Russia’s territorial waters, forcing the spy aircraft to veer off course.
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US set to impose sanctions on 12 Russians, expel 10 Russian diplomats: Report
Apr 15, 2021 06:35The United States will announce sanctions on Russia as soon as Thursday over alleged election interference and cyber activity, targeting several officials and entities, people familiar with the matter said.
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Russia: US military provoking tensions in Arctic
Apr 09, 2021 08:58Russia says its activities in the Arctic do not pose a threat to any country, and that the United States military is escalating tensions in the resource-rich region by conducting provocations.
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Kremlin warns of escalation if more NATO troops deployed to Ukraine
Apr 02, 2021 12:30The Kremlin has warned NATO that any plan to deploy more troops to Ukraine to buttress its ally would further escalate tensions near Russia’s borders.
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Moscow slams West discussing global issues without Russia, China
Feb 21, 2021 10:13The Russian Foreign Ministry has lambasted as “puzzling” the inclination of Western countries to resolve global issues of concern within a private circle without inviting Russia and China.