Russia

Biden to announce $800m in military assistance for Ukraine, official says

Mar 16, 2022 05:45

US President Joe Biden is expected to announce an additional $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, says a White House official.
Russia introduces sanctions against Biden, Blinken, dozens of other top US officials

Mar 16, 2022 05:33

Moscow has imposed sanctions on US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and dozens of other top officials, banning them from entering Russia in response to the Biden administration's "extremely Russophobic policy."
Vienna talks: Iran says strong agreement possible if Americans are ‘realistic’

Mar 16, 2022 03:44

Iran’s foreign minister says that a good strong agreement can be reached on restoring the US-abandoned Iran deal through the Vienna talks if the American side is realistic.
Russia to cooperate with Vienna talks until the end: FM

Mar 16, 2022 03:35

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Russia has reassured the Islamic Republic about its cooperation towards the conclusion of a final agreement in Vienna.
US still engaging with Russia on Iran nuclear deal: State Dept. official

Mar 16, 2022 03:13

A senior US State Department official says the United States continues to engage with Russia on reviving the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran calls on the US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to facilitate deal in Vienna

Mar 15, 2022 14:01

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran hopes that the United States will drop its “excessive demands” in the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna so that the negotiating parties can clinch a “good agreement” on reviving the landmark 2015 deal.
China calls on US not to harm Beijing’s interests while dealing with Russia

Mar 15, 2022 13:49

China has called on the United States not to harm Beijing’s legitimate rights and interests while dealing with Russia over its ongoing military offensive against Ukraine.
2,000 cars leave besieged Mariupol in first successful evacuation

Mar 15, 2022 12:41

Ukrainian authorities say some 2,000 cars have left the port city of Mariupol along a humanitarian evacuation route, while a further 2,000 are waiting to leave.
Russia takes full control of Kherson in Ukraine as war enters 20th day

Mar 15, 2022 10:32

Russia’s Defense Ministry says its troops have taken control of Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson as the Russian military campaign enters its 20th day.
UN chief warns of 'hurricane of hunger' amid Ukraine crisis

Mar 15, 2022 08:48

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of the "hurricane of hunger and a meltdown of the global food system" in the wake of a simmering crisis in Ukraine.