Tag: Russia

Drills of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces to be held in early 2022, source says (TASS)

Strategic command-and-staff exercises headlined Grom (Thunder) with the participation of all three components of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces will take place in early 2022,...

Zelensky says he discussed with Biden joint actions on preserving peace in Europe (TASS)

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky discussed with his US counterpart Joe Biden joint actions on ensuring peace in Europe, the prevention of the further escalation...

Biden, Zelensky discuss upcoming security talks with Russia, White House says (TASS)

US President Joe Biden held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky on Sunday discussing the upcoming talks with Russia on security...

Russia to demand actions from UNICEF over children listed in notorious Ukrainian database (TASS)

Russia will demand that the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) undertake specific steps over children being included in the database of Ukraine’s notorious nationalistic...

There are no conditions for Maia Sandu’s visit to Russia yet – Russian diplomat (TASS)

There are no conditions for the visit of Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Russia yet, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said in an...

Russia may raise issue of nationalism in Ukraine during PACE, OSCE sessions (TASS)

Russian delegations can raise the issue of the inadmissibility of encouraging nationalism in Ukraine at the first sessions of the Parliamentary Assemblies of the...

Biden says US to ‘respond decisively’ if Russia invades Ukraine (Al Jazeera)

US President Joe Biden on Sunday reassured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington and its allies “will respond decisively” if Russia moves to...

Iran, Russia strategic partnership accelerates expansion of ties: Russian expert (IRNA)

Nina Mammadova, head of Iran's sector of the Russian Institute of Oriental Studies, said that the strategic partnership document to be signed by Iran...

Russian missile approach warning system detects over 170 launches in 2021 (TASS)

Russia’s missile approach warning system, space control system and air defenses detected over 170 launches of Russian and foreign ballistic missiles and space rockets...

Despite complex global power equations, India and Russia will maintain good ties in 2022 (Nandan Unnikrishnan, ORF)

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has bridged some recent policy gaps between Moscow and New Delhi, but structural problems will continue to...

Moscow, Tehran pursue warmer ties in 2022 (IRNA)

As the New Year has started, countdown for revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as well as preparation of Moscow for hosting Iranian...

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Makes Defiant Stand In New Year’s Address (RFE RL)

In his annual New Year's message broadcast late on December 31, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed defiance amid a buildup of Russian forces on...

Despite Russia Tensions, U.S. Supports Extending ISS Operations Through 2030 (RFE RL)

Despite increasing tensions with Russia, the Biden administration supports extending the operations of the International Space Station (ISS) through 2030, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson...

Localization law for foreign Big Tech companies enters into force in Russia (TASS)

The law “On the Activities of Foreign Persons in the Information and Telecommunication Network “Internet” on the Territory of the Russian Federation” has come...

Ukraine bans access of Russian vessels to its inland waters (TASS)

Ukraine’s law on inland water transport came into force starting January 1. The legislation sets forth the procedure for foreign vessels to gain access...

Defending red lines: What challenges Russia and Putin faced in 2021 (TASS)

Predictability and stability are the most crucial factors in world affairs, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated this several times. However, the world...