Russia

Putin blasts West as ‘empire of lies’ over sanctions against Moscow

Mar 01, 2022 02:45

Russian President Vladimir Putin has blasted the West as the “empire of lies” over plans to impose sweeping sanctions against Moscow to cripple the country’s economy, following its large-scale military operation in Ukraine.
First round of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine end, second round expected

Mar 01, 2022 02:34

The first round of peace talks between delegations from Russia and Ukraine have ended in a Belarusian border area and they will go back to their respective capitals “for consultations” before holding an expected second round, a Ukrainian official says.
Iran urges political dialogue to resolve Russia-Ukraine crisis

Feb 28, 2022 11:12

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman called for urgent dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to settle the crisis, describing peaceful manners and political negotiations as the one lasting solution to regional problems.
Iran having share in power transition from West to East: Senior general

Feb 28, 2022 10:59

A high-ranking Iranian general said the Islamic Republic is going to emerge as a major Asian power as the process of transition of power from the West to the East is happening gradually.
Ukraine-Russia talks start in Belarus amid 'reduced pace of offensive'

Feb 28, 2022 10:50

Talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Belarus have begun on Monday, with Ukraine's delegation including several high-ranking officials, but not Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky himself.
UK targets Russian central bank with new sanctions

Feb 28, 2022 10:02

The United Kingdom has taken further measures against Russia, cutting off Moscow's major financial institutions from Western financial markets in response to Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
Syria censures US-led smear campaign against Russia to maintain global hegemony

Feb 28, 2022 09:10

Syria has strongly condemned the smear campaign of Western countries, in particular the United States, against Russia, saying they are distorting facts, exacerbating the situation, and aggravating the crisis in order to maintain their hegemony over the world.
Assad’s adviser: West left Russia with no choice, Russia entitled to launch deterrent military operation in Ukraine

Feb 28, 2022 05:15

An adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has stressed that Western countries left Russia with no choice other than to launch a military operation in Ukraine as they failed to honor their commitments and the US-led NATO kept expanding eastward.
GOP hawk urges US to sanction 'all Russian financial institutions'

Feb 28, 2022 04:42

Republican Senator Tom Cotton, a US foreign policy hawk, has urged the United States to impose sanctions on “all Russian financial institutions,” in response to Moscow’s military actions in Ukraine.
Schumer: Biden administration to push Congress for $6.4 billion in aid to Ukraine

Feb 28, 2022 04:25

Democratic US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Biden administration will ask Congress for more than $6 billion dollars in economic and military aid to help Ukraine fight against Russia.