Tag: Russia
Russia raids on Qaeda-run Syria prison kill at least 39
Russian strikes Saturday on a prison complex run by al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate in the country’s northwest killed at least 39 people, including five...
Most of Iran’s uranium shipped to Russia, says diplomat
Iran has moved closer to next month’s expected implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with six world powers by allowing Moscow to transfer most...
Taliban deny talks with Russia on IS in Afghanistan
The Taliban have denied they held talks with Russia about countering the spread of the militant Islamic State group in Afghanistan, and dismissed the...
Afghan Taliban deny contacts with Russia against Islamic State
Afghan Taliban rejected on Friday claims made by a Russian official that they have contacted the group to seek its cooperation against the Islamic...
Amnesty: Russian bombing of Syria may be a war crime
Russia’s bombing of Syria may amount to a war crime because of the number of civilians its strikes have killed, Amnesty International said on...
Russia to start building two nuclear reactors in Iran
Russia will start the construction of two nuclear reactors in Iran from next week, the spokesman for the Iranian atomic agency said on Tuesday.
It...
Russia opens new Stalin museums, grapples with his legacy
A bust of Josef Stalin stands on the front lawn of a house-turned-museum in this small village, where the Soviet leader is said to...
India and Russia eye nuclear, military deals
India’s prime minister is expected to promote deals for Russian nuclear reactors and military helicopters worth billions of dollars on a trip to Moscow...
Russia ‘open to Al Assad’s ouster after Syria transition’
Russia has made clear to Western nations that it has no objection to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad stepping down as part of a...
Putin says welcomes Trump’s calls for deeper ties with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he welcomed comments by US presidential candidate Donald Trump that he wanted deeper relations with Russia.
“He is...
Kerry seeks ‘real progress’ on Syria in Moscow talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry sought in a visit to Moscow on Tuesday to make progress in narrowing differences with Russian leader Vladimir...
Russia says fired warning shots at Turkish ship in Aegean to...
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday one of its warships, the destroyer Smetlivy, had been forced to fire warning shots at a Turkish...
Putin says Russia backs Free Syrian Army alongside Assad troops
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia supports the opposition Free Syrian Army, providing it with air support, arms and ammunition in joint operations...
Russia to raise Turkey’s military action at UN
A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) diplomat says Russia plans to raise Turkey's military action in Syria and Iraq at a closed meeting of...
Turkey calls for dialogue with Russia to narrow differences
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Saturday called for dialogue with Russia to overcome tensions after the downing of a Russian warplane near the...
Russia accuses Erdogan, family over IS oil trade
Russia accused on Wednesday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family of involvement in illegal oil trading with Islamic State militants, ratcheting up...
Obama urges Turkey to reduce tensions with Russia, stresses support
US President Barack Obama urged his Turkish counterpart on Tuesday to reduce tensions with Russia while stressing US support for its NATO ally’s security.
Obama...
