Russia

Blinken accuses Putin of committing ‘aggression’ in Ukraine; Russia blames US for ‘Russophobia’

Sep 23, 2022 04:29

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Vladimir Putin of committing “aggression” in Ukraine and demanded the Russian president be held to account for it, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US and its allies are victims of "Russophobia."
EU set to impose fresh sanctions against Russia: Borrell

Sep 22, 2022 14:43

The European Union (EU) says its ministers have reached an agreement to prepare fresh sanctions against Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
North Korea denies exporting arms to Russia

Sep 22, 2022 10:43

North Korea has slammed United States intelligence reports of weapon sales to Russia amid the Ukrainian conflict, condemning Washington’s “reckless remarks” to “tarnish” Pyongyang’s image.
Russia, Ukraine swap nearly 300 prisoners, including foreigners

Sep 22, 2022 08:32

Russia and Ukraine have carried out a high-profile prisoner swap, involving almost 300 people, including 10 foreigners, marking the largest exchange since the start of the Ukrainian conflict.
Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Turkey meet in New York to discuss Syria crisis

Sep 22, 2022 04:29

Iran, Russia and Turkey have held a trilateral meeting on Syria in the Astana Format amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in the war-torn Arab country.
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.