Tag: Russia
Russia denies ‘any surprise’ in USAID expulsion
Russia insisted Thursday that the expulsion of US development agency USAID should not have come as any surprise to the United States and said...
Russia expels USAID for ‘political meddling’
Russia on Wednesday said it had given USAID until October 1 to halt its work as the US aid agency was meddling in domestic...
Putin urges new patriotism for post-Soviet Russia
President Vladimir Putin has urged the creation of a new sense of patriotism to serve as the basis of Russia’s future to replace the...
Pak-Russia Inter-Govt Commission finalises details of Putin’s upcoming visit to Pakistan
Pakistan and Russia have decided to enhance mutually beneficial economic relations in the sectors of energy, industries and production, bilateral trade and investment, scientific...
Sinama-Pongolle expects to adapt quickly in Russia
French striker Florent Sinama-Pongolle, who signed a two-year deal with Premier League side Rostov last week, said Monday his experience in various European leagues...
Russia, US divided on Syria as Brahimi heads to Cairo
Russia and the United States' differences on the Syrian conflict were laid bare on Sunday as Lakhdar Brahimi headed to Cairo for talks with...
Clinton hopes US to end Russia trade curbs
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced hope Saturday that the US Congress would act this month to end Cold War-era trade restrictions on Russia...
Battle rages in Aleppo as Russia urges Syria unity
Fighting for control of a key army base in Aleppo raged on Saturday, as Russia tried to revive a divisive accord on ending the...
Pakistan-Russia joint ministerial commission meeting on Monday
A meeting of Pakistan-Russia joint ministerial commission will be held in Islamabad on Monday.
A 30 member Russian delegation will participate in the commission meeting...
Russia faces international condemnation over Pussy Riot
Russia on Saturday faced a storm of international criticism for sentencing three members of the Pussy Riot punk band to two years in prison...
Russia warns West against ‘sabotage’ of Syria deal
Russia said Wednesday it would not let Western powers “sabotage” a political transition accord to end the escalating conflict in Syria that was reached...
Relentless Russia win fourth rhythmic gold
Before a sea of red, white and blue flags, Russia pursued their merciless dominance of rhythmic gymnastics by claiming their fourth consecutive Olympic group...
Rivals to emulate sweeping Russia
Reigning Olympic champions Russia remained dominant in the Synchronised Swimming but China and Spain have pledged to rival them in the future. The Russian...
Russia registers anti-Putin party after long battle
A Russian opposition group calling for the ouster of strongman Vladimir Putin was finally legally registered Thursday after the Kremlin promised to ease restrictions...
Russia refuses to comply with ship inspections over Syria
Russia said Saturday it would not cooperate with a new round of European Union sanctions against Syria and would not consent to inspections of...
Rosneft expresses interest in BP’s Russia venture
Russia's state oil giant Rosneft said Tuesday it had opened talks with the British energy group BP on acquiring a stake in the troubled...
Russian cargo ship fails to dock at ISS: NASA
The Russian cargo ship Progress has failed to successfully dock with the International Space Station (ISS) during tests designed to facilitate future dockings, the...