Russia

US announces $400 million in new arms aid to Ukraine including tactical bridges, ammunition

Mar 04, 2023 03:31

The United States on Friday announced $400 million in new military aid, which includes weapons, munitions and tactical bridges to move tanks and armored vehicles, for Ukraine, deepening its involvement in the war in defiance of repeated warnings by Russia.
Russia will no longer rely on West's partnership as Moscow shifts energy trade to China, India: Lavrov

Mar 03, 2023 12:22

The Russian government has said that it will no longer rely on partners in the West for its energy trade and its new energy policy will be oriented towards the East where it has more reliable customers such as India and China.
Blinken urges Russia to return to New START nuclear treaty

Mar 03, 2023 03:00

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Russia to reverse its decision and participate in the New START nuclear treaty.
Putin accuses Ukraine of terrorist attack as troops close in on Bakhmut

Mar 02, 2023 14:20

President Vladimir Putin says a Ukrainian sabotage group has carried out a "terrorist attack" in a southern border region amid Russian forces closing in on the city of Bakhmut.
Russia, China censure Western ‘blackmail, threats’ against other countries

Mar 02, 2023 13:38

At a G20 meeting, Russia and China have denounced the West for imposing what they called its unilateral approaches by means of “blackmail and threats” against other countries.
Finland forges ahead to join NATO after parliament approves its accession

Mar 02, 2023 10:47

Finland has edged closer to joining NATO after its parliament overwhelmingly passed legislation necessary for allowing the country to be a member of the transatlantic military alliance and Hungary’s ruling party said it would support the bid.
Russian diplomat says no ‘strategic stability dialog’ with US in near term

Mar 02, 2023 10:44

Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov says Moscow will not engage in strategic stability negotiations with Washington in the foreseeable future, since the US is openly taking “hostile steps” against the country.
Turkish FM says Ankara won’t back unilateral sanctions against Iran, Russia

Mar 02, 2023 03:56

Turkish foreign minister says Ankara will not support Western sanctions that are unilaterally imposed on countries such as Iran and Russia without the endorsement of the United Nations nor will it succumb to external pressure on following the restrictive measures.
Putin orders tightening of Ukraine border as drones hit Russia

Mar 01, 2023 09:15

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to tighten security on the border with Ukraine, after several drones targeted areas deep inside the Russian territory.
Russia’s Gazprom chief in Tehran for high-level energy talks

Mar 01, 2023 02:55

CEO of Russia’s state energy company Gazprom Alexey Miller has arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran to hold high-level talks on joint projects between the two countries.