Tag: Russia
Russia barred from flying flag at Games closing ceremony
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) dashed Russian athletes’ hopes of marching behind their national flag at the Winter Games on…
2018 World Cup: FIFA assured of security in spite of fresh Russian fan violence
FIFA said on Friday it has every confidence in its security measures at the 2018 World Cup in Russia after…
Russia considers statements that Israel should be destroyed unacceptable
Russia considers statements that Israel should be destroyed inadmissible, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday.
Russia won’t flood market with oil, Barkindo says
Russia has pledged not to abandon a deal with OPEC to keep a lid on oil supplies, even as crude…
Security: Russia ready to assist 2018 Winter Olympics organisers
Russia is ready to share its expertise in ensuring security of events, including with organisers of the 2018 Winter Olympic…
Russia not a friend to U. S because of its values – Envoy
Russia is not a friend to the U. S. and will not be until its government has “the values that…
Russian lawmaker says U.S. ‘Kremlin report’ gross interference in internal affairs
The release of so-called “Kremlin report” by the U. S. is a flagrant interference in Russia’s internal affairs, Russian upper…
Russia, Italy have common view on settlement of Libyan crisis
Russia and Italy have a common view on settlement of the ongoing crisis in Libya, which is based on political…
Russia rejects U.S attempts of pressure to improve bilateral dialogue
Russia rejects the efforts by the United States to exert pressure and responds to unfriendly actions, but is willing to…
Invest more in healthcare, education to boost economic growth, World Bank urges Russia
Russia’s new government after its March presidential election should invest more in education and healthcare to help spur economic growth,…
New sanctions against Russia to affect relations – Envoy
New U.S. sanctions against Moscow’s alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election will affect their short and long term…
British, Belgian fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
The Royal Air Force scrambled fighter jets to track Russian bombers flying close to British Airspace on Monday as part…
Russia to raise minimum wage May 1 – Putin
Russia will raise its minimum wage effect from May 1, President Vladimir Putin, who is running for re-election in March,…
2018 presidential Poll: Russian Election Commission receives 60 notifications
The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) has received 60 notifications from aspirants running in the 2018 presidential election.
Jerusalem: Russia, Vatican disagree with Trump’s decision
Russia and the Vatican disagree with the decision of President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel…
U.S. accused of training former Islamic State fighters to destabilise Syria
The chief of the Russian General Staff on Wednesday accused the U.S. of training former Islamic State fighters in Syria…
Britain escorts Russian ship amid strained relations
A British ship escorted a Russian vessel as it passed near UK territorial waters over Christmas, Britain’s defence ministry said…
Russia trying to ‘weaponise information’ – May
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday said Britain and Poland were concerned about Russian attempts to weaponise information.
Trump’s new security strategy threatens China, Russia – Analysts
President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy abandons the rhetoric of constructive cooperation for a policy of rivalry and potential…
U.S, Japan, S. Korea drills creating instability in Korean Peninsula – Russia
Moscow on Monday warned military exercises by Japan, the U. S. and South Korea aimed at countering North Korea would…
Russia banned from Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Russia has been banned from the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics by the International Olympics Committee (IOC). The IOC found evidence…
Russia, Syria not serious about defeating ISIS – Pentagon Spokesman
Russia and the Syrian government are not serious about defeating the Islamic State terror group, inspite of a pledge to…
UN Global Compact: U.S acting as an ‘unreliable partner’ – Russian Lawmaker
The U.S. is acting as an “unreliable partner” by refusing to take part in the UN Global Compact on Migration,…
Russia 2018: Ticket sales resumes on Thursday
Ticket sales for the world’s biggest football event, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will resume on Thursday on a first-come…
16 killed as train hits bus in Russia
At least 16 people were killed when a train hit a bus on a crossing in the Russian region of…
Russia To Ban Facebook Come 2018
The Russian government has threatened Facebook with a ban if they do not comply with a law that requires websites…
US gives Russia 48 hours to close 3 missions
In a retaliatory move, the U.S. has given Russia 48 hours to close three of its missions in San Francisco,…
Bus’ Brakes Failure kills 16 Persons
A bus drove off a pier near the town of Taman in Southern Russia on Friday after its brakes failed,…
Russian Parliament Gives Final Approval To Ban Internet
The Russian parliament’s upper house on Tuesday gave final approval to ban virtual private networks and other services that helped…
Trump: My son is innocent over Russia meeting
Donald Trump has defended his son over a meeting with a Russian lawyer during his presidential campaign, calling him "open,…