Tag: Russia
Russia warns ‘hasty’ Western wars could provoke nukes
Russia cautioned Western powers on Thursday against launching “hasty” wars that could lead to the rise of radical Islamist factions and even result in...
Putin sworn in as Russian president
Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president in a glittering Kremlin ceremony on Monday, starting a six-year term in which he faces growing...
Putin says Russia ready to accept Tymoshenko
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that his country was willing to accept jailed former Ukrainian premier Yulia Tymoshenko for medical treatment, amid...
Russia hold out for Zvonareva for Fed Cup
World number 10 Vera Zvonareva was Wednesday named in Russia's Fed Cup team for the World Group semi-final against Serbia on April 21-22. Zvonareva...
Communists protest NATO transit hub in Russia
Russian Communists on Saturday protested plans to create a NATO cargo transit base on the Volga river, calling it an “ulcer” on Russia’s territory.
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US, Russia to focus on ‘homework’ until election: official
Big breakthroughs between Washington and Moscow will have to wait until after the November US elections, with the two sides meanwhile doing “homework” on...
Russia then
Islamabad’s newfound interest in Moscow (read Gazprom) despite US pressure against the Iran pipeline deal, and Russia’s continued interest in financing the pipeline even...
To Russia with love
After the ditching of the Chinese led consortium to undertake Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project due to stern US warnings, Pakistan has decided to...
Obama hits back in Russia ‘hot mike’ row
US President Barack Obama Tuesday hit back at Republicans who pounced after he was overheard telling Russia’s leader he could be more flexible over...
Homs shelled, Russia warns of Syria civil war
Syrian forces sent shells crashing into a rebel district of Homs city for a seventh straight day of a deadly onslaught on Monday, monitors...
Syria protest hubs hit as envoy arrives in Russia
Syria’s army resumed heavy shelling of the protest hubs of Homs and Hama on Saturday, monitors reported, as international envoy Kofi Annan arrived in...
Russia, China join UN demand for Syria peace move
The UN Security Council demanded Wednesday that Syria immediately implement a peace plan by special envoy Kofi Annan, even as government forces pounded rebel...
Russia joins Syria truce calls as fighting rages
Russia has added its voice to growing calls for a humanitarian truce in Syria, a move hailed by the US after deadly clashes rocked...
Russia not to send troops to Afghanistan
Russia has said it is not going to replace NATO in Afghanistan after the alliance forces' withdrawal from the country.
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Russia may give NATO a base for Afghan supply runs
Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday endorsed a proposal to allow NATO use of a southern Russian air base as a hub for transport of...
Russia rebukes Assad over ‘big reform delay’
Russia on Wednesday criticised President Bashar al-Assad for his “big delay” in implementing reforms, saying Damascus risked escalating the Syria crisis by failing to...
Russia told to warn Iran of ‘last chance’ before war: report
The United States has asked Russia to warn Iran it has a last chance in negotiations expected in April to avoid military strikes against...
