Russia

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan dismissed after losing no-confidence vote

Apr 10, 2022 01:21

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been unseated after losing a no-confidence vote in the parliament.
US, allies’ military aid to Ukraine will only worsen conflict: Russia

Apr 09, 2022 12:22

Russia has condemned a decision by the United States and its Western allies to step up military assistance to Ukraine, warning that it will only worsen the ongoing conflict and could potentially lead to a direct confrontation between Moscow and Washington.
US imposes more restrictions on Russia and Belarus

Apr 09, 2022 01:38

The United States has banned more exports from Russia and Belarus, restricting access to imports of items such as fertilizer and pipe valves, ratcheting up Washington’s offensive against Moscow and Minsk over the Russian military campaign in Ukraine.
FAO warns of world food prices amid Russian-Ukrainian conflict

Apr 09, 2022 01:19

World food prices hit an all-time high in March as Russia's military operation in Ukraine sent "shocks" through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.
‘Dangerous precedent’: China warns of implications of Russia’s suspension from UNHRC

Apr 08, 2022 10:51

China has warned of the implications of Russia’s suspension from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over the Russian offensive against Ukraine.
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia, ramps up arms transfer

Apr 08, 2022 06:40

European Union countries have agreed to impose a coal embargo on Russia as part of the fifth round of sanctions against the country over its military operation in Ukraine.
PM Mishustin says Russia facing most difficult situation in three decades

Apr 08, 2022 00:18

Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says his country is facing the most difficult situation in three decades due to waves of sanctions over Ukraine, stressing that foreign attempts to isolate Moscow from the global economy are doomed to failure.
Diplomacy, dialogue best way to resolve Ukraine crisis: Amir-Abdollahian

Apr 08, 2022 00:10

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says recourse to diplomacy and promotion of dialogue constitute the best way to resolve the current crisis in Ukraine, reiterating the Islamic Republic’s opposition to war in any part of the world.
UN suspends Russia from human rights council over Ukraine, Moscow says will defend interests

Apr 07, 2022 13:44

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over what it called the “gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights” by Russian troops in Ukraine.
Russia, Iran hold major economic forum to expand ties

Apr 07, 2022 13:44

Russia has hosted a major economic forum attended by a large Iranian delegation as the two countries seek to expand their trade and economic cooperation.