Russia

Putin: Nord Stream blasts staged by a state-level actor

Mar 15, 2023 05:48

Russian President Vladimir Putin says last year's blasts targeting the Nord Stream gas pipelines were carried out on a state level, not by a pro-Ukraine group.
Florida governor derides ‘blank check US funding' of Ukraine-Russia war

Mar 15, 2023 05:36

Florida governor and likely presidential candidate Ron DeSantis derided the Biden administration's “blank check funding” of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Syrian president arrives in Moscow for talks with Russian counterpart

Mar 15, 2023 04:51

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow at the head of a ranking delegation for high-level talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
China, Russia say deal on Aukus submarines totally disregards Intl. concerns, raises proliferation questions

Mar 14, 2023 13:13

China says a tripartite deal among the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia on the production of nuclear-powered Aukus submarines totally disregards international concerns while Russia slams the pact for raising questions about nuclear proliferation.
Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain export deal for 60 days

Mar 14, 2023 05:10

The Russian government has agreed to extend a deal on exporting grain to Ukraine for a further 60 days following talks with the United Nations officials.
Russia security chief: US, UK sowing deception over Nord Stream blasts

Mar 14, 2023 04:51

Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of Russia's Security Council, says the United States and the United Kingdom are sowing deception over bomb attacks against the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year.
Russia welcomes Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement to restore relations

Mar 14, 2023 03:00

The Russian foreign minister has hailed a recent agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore relations after seven years of estrangement.
'More than 200 Russians' killed in Ukraine's Bakhmut as battle rages on

Mar 13, 2023 12:13

Russia and Ukraine both have claimed that hundreds of each other’s troops have been killed over the past 24 hours in the front line, admitting significant losses in Bakhmut. The exact number of casualties is difficult to verify.
Thousands rally in Prague to protest against simmering inflation, government's military support for Ukraine

Mar 12, 2023 10:26

Thousands of protesters have rallied in Prague to protest against the government’s military support for Ukraine and simmering costs of living, as they demanded the resignation of the Czech government.
Pentagon seeks $300 billion to replenish depleted munitions sent to Ukraine: Report

Mar 12, 2023 03:00

The US Department of Defense has planned to seek a huge budget to replenish the arms and munitions the Pentagon sent to Ukraine, where Moscow says it's fighting a proxy war against Russia.