Russia

Russia considering switch from UEFA to Asian football

Sep 22, 2022 03:13

Russia is on the brink of switching sides from Europe to Asia after UEFA banned them from qualification for the Euro 2024 following the continuation of war in Ukraine.
Biden says Russia violates UN Charter as Putin raps ‘nuclear blackmail’

Sep 22, 2022 03:10

US President Joe Biden accuses Russia of "violating the core tenets of the United Nations Charter” through its military operation in Ukraine, hours after President Vladimir Putin accused the West of engaging in nuclear blackmail.
Iran’s trade with Russia up by 31% in first five months

Sep 21, 2022 11:10

The Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Industry says that Iran’s trade with Russia has experienced an increase of 31% in the first five months this year.
Russian president announces partial military mobilization: Report

Sep 21, 2022 02:51

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial military mobilization in the Russian Federation, according to the Tass news agency.
Four Ukrainian regions to hold referendums to join Russia

Sep 21, 2022 02:45

Four Ukrainian regions are to hold referendums to join Russia in a matter of days, mirroring the move that was taken by the former Ukrainian region of Crimea in 2014 that led to its incorporation into the Russian Federation.
Russia: Medvedev backs referendums in Ukraine's Donbass region

Sep 20, 2022 14:41

One of Russia's most senior security officials says he favors holding referendums in the breakaway Donbass region of eastern Ukraine in order to formally make them part of Russia.
Pentagon: US may provide ‘NATO compatible’ tanks to Ukraine

Sep 20, 2022 14:36

The Pentagon said the US may provide “NATO compatible” tanks to Ukraine's military to replace aging Soviet-era gear, a step towards deeper participation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
JCPOA revival talks too much dependent on US domestic affairs: Russian envoy

Sep 20, 2022 07:03

A senior Russian diplomat says talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal are “too much dependent” on the US domestic political schedule, hinting at the mid-term Congressional elections in the United States set to be held in November.
US adds Iranian cargo planes to export violation list linked to Russia

Sep 20, 2022 03:10

The administration of US President Joe Biden has added three cargo airplanes operated by Iranian airlines to a list of aircraft which are claimed to have violated US export controls as part of Washington’s sanctions against Moscow over the Russian military operation in Ukraine.
Russia says Pelosi's 'loud announcements' on Azerbaijan-Armenia border conflict destabilizing

Sep 20, 2022 01:59

The Kremlin says US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “loud announcements” about the latest clashes on the border conflicts between Azerbaijan and Armenia are unlikely to contribute to settling the tension.