52 people, including 6 rescuers, presumed dead in horror mine explosion – media — RT

 A mining accident in Siberia has killed 52 people, including six rescue workers, Russian media have reported citing preliminary data from emergency services, with all the missing persons presumed dead.

White House declines to comment on possible plans to send weapons to Ukraine - World - TASS

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki at a briefing declined to comment on reports about Washington’s plans to send additional weapons to Ukraine.

Lavrov: Some states continue to hinder return of the displaced Syrians – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed that some states continue to obstruct the return of the displaced Syrians to their homeland, although the Syrian Government has created the appropriate conditions for their return.

Lavrov: correspondence with German, French counterparts shows Kiev torpedoes Minsk deal - TASS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that his correspondence with French and German counterparts Jean-Yves Le Drian and Heiko Maas regarding a Normandy Quartet ministerial level meeting, made public on Wednesday, clearly shows that Kiev torpedoes the Minsk Accords.

US Needs To Know That Kiev Wants Provocation, Which Will Entail Russias Response - Lavrov - UrduPoint

Washington should understand that Kiev is just waiting for a provocation against Russia, which will inevitably entail the latter's response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

France, Germany warn Russia of ‘serious consequences’ over Ukraine

France and Germany warned Russia on Monday of “serious consequences” if it tries to undermine Ukraine’s territorial integrity, amid concerns over a large military build-up at its border.  

Le Kremlin promet que les livraisons de gaz à l'Europe continueront malgré les menaces de Minsk

 

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Russia May Close Air Routes To Asia If EU Introduces Sanctions Against Aeroflot - Expert - UrduPoint

Possible EU sanctions against Russian carrier Aeroflot over its alleged role in the migrant crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border would bring an immediate closure of Russian airspace to European airlines, which badly need the direct Siberian route to Asia, Xavier Moreau, an expert of geopolitics with the StratPol think tank, told Sputnik on Thursday.

Japan favors signing of peace treaty with Russia after solving Kuril Islands issue - TASS

Tokyo favors the signing of the peace treaty with Russia after solving the territorial issue, Japan’s new foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told the first press conference after his appointment to the post.

US Wants Russia To Explain Military Buildup Near Ukraines Border - Pentagon - UrduPoint

The US wants Moscow to give more information and explain the buildup of military forces near the Russian border with Ukraine, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Foreign Warships in Black Sea Testing Strength of Russian Borders: Defense Chief - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – US and NATO guided missile ships that enter the Black Sea are attempting to test the strength of Russia’s Black Sea coast and southern border protection, Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday.

Iran’s FM: US, EU Should Avoid Excessive Demands in JCPOA Talks - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – In order for the next round of negotiations on the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to achieve rapid progress, the US and the European parties must refrain from making excessive demands and any request beyond the JCPOA, the Iranian foreign minister said.

Republicans Ask Biden to Deploy US Troops Near Ukraine, Arm Kiev to ‘Deter a Russian Invasion’ - Sputnik International

A pair of Republican lawmakers has called on the White House to send additional weaponry to Ukraine, ramp up intelligence sharing with Kiev, and deploy the US military to the Black Sea area to “deter” Russia and stop a potential “invasion” of the Eastern European country by Moscow.

Dutch Supreme Court overturns $50B award against Russia in Yukos case

The Dutch Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling on Friday that ordered Russia to pay a $50 billion arbitration award to former shareholders of the Yukos company.

Pentagon Monitoring Unusual Russian Activity Near Ukraine - Spokesman - UrduPoint

The United States continues to monitor the "unusual" activity of Russian forces near Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Friday.

Putin, Lukashenko sign Union State integration decree - China.org.cn

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko has signed an integration decree of the Union State, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

Kremlin Rejects Biden Criticism, Says Russia 'Serious' about Climate - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected US President Joe Biden's criticism of President Vladimir Putin for not showing up at the COP26 summit, saying Moscow is serious about climate change.

Shulgin: 200 notes ignored by OPCW on terrorist provocations in Syria – Syrian Arab News Agency

The Permanent Representative of Russia to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Alexander Shulgin, said that the technical secretariat of OPCW ignored about 200 notes from Russia on terrorist provocations in Syria‎.

China, Russia revive push to lift UN sanctions on North Korea | Al Jazeera

China and Russia are pushing the United Nations Security Council to ease sanctions on North Korea by reviving a 2019 attempt to remove a ban on Pyongyang’s exports of statues, seafood and textiles, and expanding it to include lifting a refined petroleum imports cap.

NATO does not want any interaction with Russia: Lavrov

NATO is reluctant to establish a dialogue with Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Sunday at a press conference following the G20 summit in Rome.