Russia

Putin has not threatened me or Germany, Chancellor Scholz says

Feb 06, 2023 04:12

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Russian President Vladimir Putin has never threatened him or his country, against the backdrop of claims by Britain's Boris Johnson that Putin threatened the former UK prime minister with a missile strike.
Situation in Ukraine’s east ‘getting tougher’: Zelensky

Feb 05, 2023 12:14

President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned the situation on Ukraine's eastern front lines is becoming tougher as Russian troops push for a significant battlefield victory in the region.
Saudi minister warns West's anti-Russia sanctions could cause energy shortages

Feb 05, 2023 10:04

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud has cautioned against the effects of the West’s oil sanctions on Russia, saying the restrictive measures could result in a shortage of energy supplies in the future.
Russia's Medvedev warns against more supplies of US weapons, saying 'all of Ukraine will burn'

Feb 05, 2023 06:40

A senior Russian official has warned that the supply of more US weaponry to Ukraine will just add fuel to the fire culminating in more retaliatory strikes by Russian forces.
China says Russia ties deepening, urges AUKUS to cancel sub plans

Feb 04, 2023 11:43

China says mutual political trust with Russia has increased and Beijing is willing to work with Moscow to implement their strategic partnership and promote further progress in their relationship.
Pentagon: US will allow Ukraine to fire long-range missiles at will

Feb 04, 2023 11:35

The Pentagon has announced that the US will allow Ukraine to fire the long-range missiles sent to the country at Kiev's discretion.
Iran's international achievements after Islamic Revolution

Feb 03, 2023 09:38

Iranians are celebrating the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The country has made significant international achievements after the Revolution despite Western sanctions and pressure campaigns.
President Putin: Russia sure it will be victorious in Ukraine

Feb 03, 2023 03:53

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will definitely defeat Ukraine that is in the grip of a new incarnation of Nazism just as it defeated Nazi Germany in Stalingrad 80 years ago.
Russia vows to push Ukrainian troops back in response to longer-range rockets

Feb 02, 2023 09:51

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the Russian army will push Ukrainian troops further away from Russian territory and create a safe buffer zone in response to Kiev's procurement of longer-range rockets from the West.
EU lawmakers divided over supply of deadly weapons to Ukraine

Feb 01, 2023 10:40

The decision to send German and American tanks to Ukraine is continuing to generate controversy. Many believe the move will prolong the war and there's concern as to how Russia might respond. However, at a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, EU legislators were told the West should go even further.