Russia & Former Soviet Union

Washington tells Russian ambassador he might have to leave
Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov might be forced to leave the US by April over visa row, he told journalists
Jan 26, 2022 20:45
NATO rejects Russia’s ‘red line’
NATO rejected Moscow's key demand to stop expanding to ex-Soviet states and demanded Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia
Jan 26, 2022 20:45
Croatian PM apologises to Ukrainians for 'nonsense'
Croatian Prime Minister Andrey Plenkovic has slammed comments made by the president over threats to pull Zagreb’s troops out of the region
Jan 26, 2022 18:19
Giant US corporations issue warning to Biden over Russia – media
Big businesses in the US are cautioning President Joe Biden to be careful about placing sanctions on Moscow, according to Reuters
Jan 26, 2022 18:18
Ukraine says Russia not currently capable of launching invasion
The number of troops currently stationed on the Russian-Ukrainian border is insufficient for a large invasion, Kiev’s foreign minister says
Jan 26, 2022 18:17
Russia receives US response to security proposals
Moscow has received the US-NATO response to security proposals amid escalating rhetoric around the supposed potential conflict in Ukraine
Jan 26, 2022 17:23
New owner wanted for abandoned CIA black site
The Lithuanian government is selling a building once used by the CIA to detain suspected terrorists
Jan 26, 2022 16:38
Macron vs the 'Atlanticists': Is French leader ready to fight for Europe? Op-ed
Western Europe is dependent on American military support to avoid striking a deal with Russia
Jan 26, 2022 16:35
US threatens Belarus with military move
Belarus will face a “decisive response” from the US if it allows Moscow to use its territory to invade Ukraine, Washington has said
Jan 26, 2022 15:36
Biden makes new Putin threat
Biden has said that he cannot rule out imposing personal sanctions against Putin if Russia decides to invade Ukraine
Jan 26, 2022 15:23
Russian opposition figure Navalny’s brother wanted by cops
The brother of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, Oleg Navalny, has been placed on a wanted list by the Russian Interior Ministry
Jan 26, 2022 15:06
WATCH Russian fighter jets take off for Belarus
Russia is sending Su-35 fighter jets to take part in military exercises in Belarus
Jan 26, 2022 15:04
Germany wants one major sector excluded from Russia sanctions – media
Berlin has demanded that sanctions against Russia do not include restrictions on energy, insisting that the sector be exempted
Jan 26, 2022 13:40
Russia orders warships into Black Sea (VIDEO)
Russian Black Sea Fleet ships have left their southern ports to practice maneuvering and air defense amid a standoff with NATO over Ukraine
Jan 26, 2022 13:05
No NATO member prepared for large-scale deployment to Ukraine, UK PM admits
No NATO state is ready to send a large contingent to Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said amid fears of a Russian invasion
Jan 26, 2022 11:37
EU split over plan for colossal sanctions against Russia – media
The EU is reportedly mulling sanctions on Russia’s trade and finances, but can’t decide on a definition of an ‘incursion’ into Ukraine
Jan 26, 2022 10:53
Russia deploys electronic warfare battalion close to Ukrainian border
Russia has deployed a new electronic warfare battalion in the Belgorod Region near the border with Ukraine, it has revealed
Jan 26, 2022 08:50
Russia, Ukraine, Germany & France confirm participation in summit over Donbass – Kiev
Political advisers from Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France have confirmed that they will fly to Paris for discussions on Donbass
Jan 26, 2022 08:15
Moscow explains how Russia-China relations are affected by Western sanctions
Relations between Moscow and Beijing are not influenced by sanctions from the US and European countries, Russian Ambassador to China
Jan 26, 2022 08:12
Ukrainian general names possible date for 'Russian invasion'
A Ukrainian general says that February 20 “is a date that concerns us” for a Russian invasion
Jan 26, 2022 07:25
WATCH: Protesters attempt to storm Ukrainian parliament
Dozens were detained at a rally in Kiev, which saw protesters clashing with police and attempting to storm the Ukrainian parliament
Jan 25, 2022 23:39
CNN confuses Ukraine with Russia
Geographically challenged CNN put up a “Kharkiv, Russia” label during its interview with NATO chief on the situation in Ukraine
Jan 25, 2022 21:32
Legislators call for showdown with Russia at sea
US lawmakers have called for a maritime show of force to deter Russia from war in Ukraine
Jan 25, 2022 20:58
NATO ready to answer Russia – Stoltenberg
Arms control and other topics can be discussed with Russia, but not any limits on NATO enlargement, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said
Jan 25, 2022 20:07

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