Russia

Russia, China denounce ‘unacceptable’ unilateral sanctions bypassing UN

Jul 07, 2022 14:16

Russia and China have censured as ‘unacceptable’ the unilateral sanctions imposed in circumvention of the United Nations.
Inflation rises in Germany as Russia-related energy crisis escalates

Jul 07, 2022 09:38

Inflation has risen in Germany due to the rising cost of energy prices, exacerbated by Russia’s ban on gas supplies to Europe, with politicians and senior officials already warning that energy needs to be conserved ahead of the cold season this autumn.
Russia says ‘can claim back Alaska’ in response to US seizure of assets

Jul 07, 2022 08:36

The chairman of the Russian State Duma says Russia can “claim back” Alaska if the United States continues to freeze Russian assets abroad, more than 150 years after the US purchased the exclave from Russia.
Russia says has destroyed two US-supplied advanced missile systems in Ukraine

Jul 07, 2022 04:33

Russia says it has destroyed two US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) missile launchers in eastern Ukraine.
Western powers urge global sports federations to ban Russia, Belarus athletes

Jul 07, 2022 00:38

The United States and its Western allies, plus South Korea and Japan, have called for suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international sports federations over Moscow's ongoing military operation in Ukraine.
EU plans investment in world's tallest dam to dent Russia's energy clout

Jul 07, 2022 00:02

The European Union plans to become the top investor in the world's tallest dam in Tajikistan, EU officials told Reuters, in a move aimed at helping Central Asia cut its reliance on Russian energy and part of EU's answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Punishing Russia could trigger nuclear war: Dmitry Medvedev

Jul 06, 2022 09:49

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has strongly warned the Western states against any attempts at “punishing” the country over its ongoing military operation in neighboring Ukraine.
China aims to strengthen ties with Russia within multilateral frameworks

Jul 06, 2022 07:42

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu has announced Beijing’s willingness to broaden relations with Russia within multilateral frameworks.
Russia says Ukraine 'tortured' captured soldiers

Jul 05, 2022 11:52

Russia says its soldiers recently released as part of a prisoner swap with Ukraine were "beaten" and "tortured with electricity in captivity."
German trade union chief warns Russian gas cut-off may cripple country's major industries

Jul 04, 2022 07:43

The head of a confederation of trade unions in Germany has sounded the alarm that the looming cut-off of Russian natural gas would cripple major industries in the European country.