Russia

Russia targets scores of US officials in tit-for-tat sanction spree

Feb 09, 2023 05:38

Russia has imposed sanctions on scores of American officials, retaliating for Washington's stepped-up campaign of striking Russian figures with similar coercive measures.
Russia hosts security meeting on Afghanistan

Feb 09, 2023 04:22

The fifth meeting of security representatives from several countries to address Afghanistan problems has been held in the Russian capital Moscow.
'US Navy bombed Nord Stream gas pipelines in covert sea operation'

Feb 09, 2023 04:15

The United States Navy planted explosives under the Nord Stream gas pipelines in a covert sea operation last year, renowned American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has revealed.
Germany says ‘competition’ to arm Ukraine will harm unity of allies

Feb 09, 2023 04:03

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says sending more and better weapons to Ukraine could damage the unity between the allies, criticizing the competition among some countries to supply Kiev with more arms.
Germany OKs delivery of 178 Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine: Report

Feb 08, 2023 12:03

Germany has approved sending 178 of its Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, a report says, almost two weeks after Berlin agreed to send several of its state-of-the-art Leopard 2 tanks to the ex-Soviet republic following intense pressure from allies.
Iran’s SNSC secretary meets with Russian president’s aide

Feb 08, 2023 06:55

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani meets and confers with Igor Levitin, the aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday.
US trying to make Afghanistan hotbed of terrorism: Shamkhani

Feb 08, 2023 05:53

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani denounced the US’ efforts to turn Afghanistan into a platform for the spread of insecurity and terrorism, calling for collective action against foreign interference in Afghan affairs.
Ukraine's Zelensky makes surprise visit to London, seeking more arms

Feb 08, 2023 12:08

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a surprise visit to Britain, his second trip abroad since the onset of war with Russia, seeking more arms.
Iran-Russia ties growing: Shamkhani

Feb 08, 2023 02:29

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani hailed the expansion of relations with Russia in different fields.
Russia: More NATO involvement in Ukraine will lead to 'unpredictable escalation'

Feb 07, 2023 12:47

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has warned that further involvement by NATO member states in the Ukraine war would lead to "unpredictable escalation."