Russia criticizes France's decision to end Operation Barkhane in Mali

France's decision to end Operation Barkhane and withdraw troops from the Takuba task force does not contribute to the restoration of security in Mali, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday.

Russia to Build Military Bases in W. District in Response to NATO Expansion: Defense Minister - Tasnim News Agency

 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that Moscow would create new military bases in western Russia in response to the expansion of NATO.

Not legal for US to seize frozen Russian assets: Yellen

The US does not have legal authority to seize Russian central bank assets frozen due to its special opration Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said.

Russia, Ukraine say their peace talks on hold - China.org.cn

Russian and Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday that negotiations on a solution to the current crisis have been suspended as the process is mired in stalemate.

Despite US pressures, no condemnation of Russia at US-ASEAN summit

 

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Kremlin: Report of possible gas cuts for Finland 'most likely a hoax' - The Jerusalem Post

A report in a Finnish newspaper that Russia may cut gas supplies to Finland as soon as Friday seems to be fake, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Kremlin warns against attempts to interfere in Russia’s special operation in Ukraine - TASS

Moscow will be ready to give the most resolute response, if any side ventures to interfere in Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Russia sanctions Gazprom Germania, 30 others - TeleTrader.com

Russian authorities announced on Wednesday that they have decided to implement a new batch of economic sanctions on 31 entities that are current or former subsidiaries of Gazprom, among which is Gazprom Germania. 

Polish Ambassador To Moscow Summoned To Russian Foreign Ministry - Warsaw - UrduPoint

Polish Ambassador to Moscow Krzysztof Krajewski has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry, Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau said on Wednesday.

Lavrov Calls Borrells Proposal To Transfer Russias Frozen Assets To Ukraine Theft - UrduPoint

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov referred on Tuesday to the proposal voiced by EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell to hand over frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as "theft."

Russia not planning to close Europe embassies: RIA

Russia is not planning to proactively close its embassies in Europe in response to sanctions and other unfriendly measures by the West, state news agency RIA has reported, citing Russia’s deputy foreign minister.

US Ambassador To UN Says Russians Have Nothing To Celebrate Ahead Of May 9 Celebrations - UrduPoint

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield made disparaging remarks about Victory Day celebrations in Russia on Sunday, claiming that Russians "have nothing to celebrate" on May 9.

Russia says Poland might be a ‘source of threat’

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has slammed Poland for what he called its hostile rhetoric, saying that Warsaw could be “a source of threat”.

Russia Denies Possibility of Using Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine - Tasnim News Agency

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s deputy spokesman said on Friday that the country has no intentions to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, calling Western media reports on the matter a 'deliberate lie'.

Kremlin: Russian Military Knows That West Supplies Ukrainian Army with Intelligence | Farsnews Agency

The Russian military knows well that the United States, Britain and NATO permanently supply the Ukrainian army with intelligence data, Russian presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Thursday.

Hungarian government 'does not support' Russian oil and gas embargo: official - China.org.cn

The Hungarian government does not support the oil and gas embargo against Russia, a senior official said on Monday.

More explosions in Russia’s Belgorod: RIA

Moscow’s state news agency RIA has said one of its correspondents heard “a loud bang, similar to the sound of an explosion of medium strength,” in the centre of Belgorod city.

Israel wants apology from Russia over Hitler remark — RT

Israel has summoned the Russian ambassador, after Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested that Adolf Hitler may have had some Jewish blood, and that the “most ardent” anti-Semites are Jews themselves.

Russia not to artificially complete military actions in Ukraine by V-Day: FM - China.org.cn

The Russian military will not artificially adjust its actions during the special operation in Ukraine to any date, including Victory Day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday.

Moscow Says Can Confiscate Russian-Based Assets of ‘Hostile’ Countries in Tit-for-Tat Move – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Moscow says it can seize Russian-based assets of those countries the Kremlin deems hostile, reciprocating a proposal by the United States to sell off the assets of Russian oligarchs and pay the proceeds to Ukraine.