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US to sanction Russian officials, ban new investment in Russia
Apr 06, 2022 02:12The administration of US President Joe Biden will impose new sanctions on Russia this week that include a ban on new investments and sanctions on Russian government officials and their family members, according to reports.
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Wall St falls on fears of hawkish Fed, fresh Russia sanctions
Apr 06, 2022 01:54Wall Street's main indexes fell on Tuesday after US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said she expects rapid reductions to the central bank's balance sheet, spooking investors already on edge about the prospect of fresh sanctions on Russia.
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Russia calls on US to eliminate atomic infrastructure in Europe
Apr 05, 2022 11:48Russia has called for the return of US nuclear weapons from non-nuclear countries to the US territory, eliminating their infrastructure across Europe.
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Russian FM: Syria’s return to Arab League to resolved as soon as possible
Apr 05, 2022 09:02Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has hoped for the restoration of Syria’s membership in the Arab League, saying Arab nations would be able to reunify their positions and resolve their differences if Damascus is readmitted to the organization.
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Europe expels diplomats; Russia warns of worsening ties
Apr 05, 2022 06:23Tensions between Russia and Europe over the Ukraine crisis take a new turn with Europe announcing the expulsion of Russian diplomats and Moscow warning the move will worsen ties.
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President Putin signs decree imposing visa ban on citizens of ‘unfriendly’ countries
Apr 05, 2022 00:16Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree imposing visa restrictions on citizens of countries Moscow deems “unfriendly” in retaliation for Western sanctions over his country’s military operation in neighboring Ukraine.
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Lavrov: Ukraine’s Bucha allegations ‘fake attack’ to undermine Russia
Apr 04, 2022 11:28Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine’s account of what happened in the town of Bucha is a “fake attack” aiming to undermine Moscow.
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Day 40: Russia denies Bucha killings, says situation 'fake attack'
Apr 04, 2022 11:20The Kremlin categorically denies any accusations related to the murder of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.
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Putin ally PM Orban wins fourth consecutive term in Hungary's election
Apr 04, 2022 09:12Hungary’s populist, pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a fourth consecutive term in an election on Sunday, with his ruling Fidesz party taking two-thirds of seats in the country’s parliament.
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Blinken says Russia suffering ‘strategic defeat,’ NATO chief sees shift in strategy
Apr 04, 2022 03:09US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims Russia has already experienced a “strategic defeat” in its war against Ukraine, while NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Moscow is shifting its strategy and not withdrawing from the country.