Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes Published 03 Oct, 2026 10:07pm Moscow says it is retaliating for strikes on Russia
Lavrov blasts efforts to ‘contain’ Russia, China on Beijing visit Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am BEIJING: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at “containing” Russia and...
Russia’s Lavrov discussed Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s foreign minister Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:52am The parties exchanged views on discussions in the U.N. Security Council regarding the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Russia on Witkoff visit: Russia-US contacts are quite intensive Published 11 Mar, 2025 02:04pm MOSCOW: Contacts between Russia and the United States are now quite intensive, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman...
Russia calls for ‘restraint’ from Pakistan, Taliban Updated 30 Dec, 2024 02:43pm MOSCOW: The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over the escalating...
Russia says cargo ship blast was ‘terrorist attack’ Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:38pm MOSCOW: A “terrorist act” sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week,...
Russian cargo ship sank in Mediterranean Sea with two crew missing, Russian Foreign Ministry says Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:47pm MOSCOW: A Russian cargo ship called ‘Ursa Major’ sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria and two of...
Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties, Ukraine, Korean Peninsula on G20 sidelines Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:30am Chinese and Russian foreign ministers discussed bilateral ties, the conflict in Ukraine and the situation on the...
Kremlin dismisses reports of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:09pm MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed South Korean assertions that North Korea may have sent some military...
Russia says peace in Ukraine is impossible if Kyiv gets NATO membership Published 09 Oct, 2024 05:46pm MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that achieving a just peace in...
Israel must comply with international law in Rafah: Moscow Published 08 May, 2024 03:40pm MOSCOW: The Russian foreign ministry on Wednesday insisted that Israel strictly observe international humanitarian...
Vladimir Putin inauguration set to prolong his two decades in power Published 07 May, 2024 01:26pm MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will be sworn into office at a lavish ceremony in the Kremlin on Tuesday,...
Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets in Ukraine ‘and beyond’ Published 07 May, 2024 07:40am MOSCOW: Moscow on Monday said it that it could launch strikes at British military targets inside Ukraine and...
Russia says it is ready for ‘serious’ Ukraine peace proposals Published 03 May, 2024 07:05pm MOSCOW: Russia is ready to consider “serious” proposals to settle the Ukraine conflict based on existing “realities”...
Russia says UK foreign minister’s remarks show West is waging hybrid war with Moscow Published 03 May, 2024 05:31pm MOSCOW: Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday remarks by British Foreign Secretary...
Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv Published 11 Feb, 2024 10:54am Ukraine’s air defence systems were repelling a Russian air attack on Kyiv, the military head of the capital city...
Russia LNG sales to France up 41% y/y in Jan-Sep 2023 Published 11 Feb, 2024 10:22am Russian supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to France increased by 41% in annual terms in the first nine months...
Houthi official promises safe passage for Russian, Chinese ships Published 19 Jan, 2024 11:59am MOSCOW: A senior Houthi official has promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea,...
Russia urges Iran, Pakistan to show ‘maximum restraint’ Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry on Thursday called on Iran and Pakistan to show maximum restraint and solve ...
Russia fears Ukraine will strike deep into its territory with Western arms Published 10 Feb, 2023 10:41am Moscow does not believe Kyiv’s pledges that it will not use long-range Western arms to strike deep into Russian...
Russia says new US ambassador will not be able to improve ties Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:35pm Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that Lynne Tracy, the new US ambassador to...
Russia says Belarus may enter Ukraine conflict if ‘invaded’ Updated 13 Jan, 2023 12:24pm A Russian foreign ministry official said on Friday that Belarus may enter the conflict in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to...
Russia bars entry to 200 Canadian officials Published 10 Dec, 2022 01:18am MOSCOW: Moscow announced on Friday that it was banning 200 Canadian officials from entering Russia in response to...
Russia blames ‘animosity’ for cancelled US arms talks Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:25am MOSCOW: Moscow on Tuesday blamed US “toxicity and animosity” for the postponement of key arms control talks with...
Russia warns West: We can target your commercial satellites Published 27 Oct, 2022 02:50pm LONDON: A senior Russian foreign ministry official said that commercial satellites from the United States and its...
Two Russian embassy staff killed in Kabul bombing: Russian foreign ministry Published 05 Sep, 2022 02:11pm MOSCOW: Two Russian embassy staff were killed on Monday in a blast near the country’s diplomatic mission in Kabul,...
START weapons treaty: Russia tells US it is suspending inspections Published 09 Aug, 2022 03:37am MOSCOW: Russia has told the United States it is suspending inspection activities under the START arms control ...
Blinken says he spoke to Lavrov, pressed Kremlin to accept US offer on prisoners Published 29 Jul, 2022 11:27pm WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said he has held a telephone conversation with Russian...
Russia bars entry to US VP Harris, other US officials and figures Published 21 Apr, 2022 08:53pm Russia on Thursday expanded an entry ban on US officials to include US Vice-President Kamala Harris and 28 other...
Russia says Poland destroying relations with expulsions, vows tough response Published 24 Mar, 2022 08:48pm Russia accused Poland on Thursday of trying to destroy bilateral relations by expelling 45 of its diplomats, and...